C/SiC/MoSi_2-SiC-Si multilayer coating for oxidation protection of carbon/carbon composites

C/SiC/MoSi2-SiC-Si oxidation protective multilayer coating for carbon/carbon （C/C） composites was prepared by pack cementation and slurry method. The microstructure, element distribution and phase composition of the as-received coating were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. The results show that the multilayer coating was composed of MoSi2, SiC and Si. It could effectively protect C/C composites against oxidation for 200 h with the mass loss of 3.25% at 1873 K in static air. The mass loss of the coated C/C composites results from the volatilization of SiO2 and the formation of cracks and bubble holes in the coating.

TOUGHENING OF IN SITU SYNTHESIZED MoSi_2-SiC COMPOSITE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

The in situ synthesized MoSi2-SiC composite is proved to be of higher fracture toughness than the monolithic MoSi2. The TEM and HREM study reveals that the interface between MoSi2/SiC is of direct atomic bonding without any amorphous glassy phase, such the SiO2 structure. Based on the fractography and the observation of crack propagation path from indentation, it is concluded that the toughening of such composite at room temperature can be attributed to the high interfacial binding energy, the refinement of the MoSi2 matrix and the deflection and bridging behavior in the crack propagation.

Fabrication of MoSi_2-SiC Composites by a Spark Plasma Sintering Method

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Microstructure evolution and solidification behaviour of ZrB_(2)-SiC composite ceramics fabricated by laser surface zone-melting

Microstructure evolution and solidification behaviour of ZrB_(2)-SiC composite ceramics fabricated by laser surface zone-melting were investigated.Microstructure coarsening at high scanning speed and mi-crostructure refining after turning off the laser was observed due to the changes in the solidification rate.The solidification behaviour from bottom to top of the molten pool was studied,where there are some coarsen eutectic bands caused by the secondary heating of the melting pool on the solidified eu-tectic zone in the molten pool.The deviation of melt composition from the eutectic ratio due to the volatilization of SiC can form a coarse primary ZrB_(2) phase among fine eutectic structure(single-phase instability),and the constitutional supercooling due to the accumulation of impurity elements can form coarse eutectic dendrites among fine eutectic structure(two-phase instability).Both single-phase insta-bility and two-phase instability are adverse to the mechanical properties,which should be prevented by adjusting the composition of raw materials and the solidification process.

Preparation and properties of C/C-ZrB2-SiC composites by high-solid-loading slurry impregnation and polymer infiltration and pyrolysis（PIP）

Ultrahigh-temperature ceramics were added to C/C composites to meet their application requirement in a high-temperature oxidizing environment. C/C-ZrB2-SiC composites were fabricated by high-solid-loading slurry impregnation with polymer infiltration and pyrolysis. The dispersion and rheological behavior of ZrB2 slurry and the microstructural, mechanical, and ablation properties of the C/C-ZrB2-SiC composites were investigated. Results indicated that a well-dispersed and low-viscosity ZrB2 slurry was obtained using 0.40 wt.% polyethyleneimine as a dispersant at pH 5. Ceramics were uniformly distributed in the short-cut fiber layer and needle-punched area. The flexural strength of the C/C-ZrB2-SiC composites was 309.30 MPa. The composites exhibited satisfactory ablation resistance under the oxyacetylene flame of 2500℃, and the mass and linear ablation rates were 0.40 mg/s and 0.91 μm/s, respectively. A continuous and compact Zr O2 layer, which could effectively reduce the diffusion rate of oxygen and protect the composites from being ablated, was formed.

Effect of MoSi_2 content on dielectric and mechanical properties of MoSi_2/Al_2O_3 composite coatings

Molybdenum disilicide （MoSi2） sheath and aluminum oxide （Al2O3） core blended powders were fabricated by spray drying. A derived coating material was produced for the application as microwave absorbers using the as prepared powders by atmospheric plasma spray （APS） technology. The effects of MoSi2/Al2O3 mass ratio on the dielectric and physical mechanical properties of the composite coatings were investigated. When the MoSi2 content of the composites increases from 0 to 45%, the flexure strength and fracture toughness improve from 198 to 324 MPa and 3.05 to 4.82 MPa-m1/2 then decline to 310 MPa and 4.67 MPa-m1/2, respectively. The dielectric loss tangent increases with increasing MoSi2 content, and the real part of permittivity decreases conversely over the frequency range of 8.2-12.4 GHz. These effects are due to the agglomeration of early molten MoSi2 particles and the increase of the electrical conductivity with increasing MoSi2 content.

Self-propagating high temperature synthesis of MoSi_2 matrix composites

MoSi2 is presently regarded as the most important material for electrical heating and as one with huge potential for high temperature structural uses. MoSi2 and MoSi2 matrix composites were prepared by self-propagating high temperature synthesis （SHS）. Pure MoSi2 was obtained and a compound of MoSi2 and WSi2was synthesized in the form of predominant solid solution （Mo,W）Si2. By adding aluminum of 5.5 at.% to Mo-Si, the crystal structure of MoSi2 changed into a mixture of tetragonal Cllb MoSi2and hexagonal C40 Mo（Si,Al）2. The （Mo,W）Si2-Mo（Si,Al）2-W（Si,Al）2 composite materials were synthesized by adding aluminum of 5.5 at.% to Mo-W-Si. However, if the amount of the added aluminum was not larger than 2.5 at.%, it did not have any significant effect. SHS is an effective technology for synthesis of MoSi2 and MoSi2 matrix composites.

Microstructure, sintering behavior and mechanical properties of SiC/MoSi_2 composites by spark plasma sintering

SiC/MoSi2 composites were synthesized at different temperatures by spark plasma sintering using Mo, Si and SiC powders as raw materials. The phase composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-prepared composites were investigated and the sintering behavior was also discussed. Results show that SiC/MoSi2 composites are composed of MoSi2, SiC and trace amount of Mo4.8Si3C0.6 phase and exhibit a fine-grain texture. During the synthesis process, there was an evolution from solid phase sintering to liquid phase sintering. When sintered at 1600 °C, the SiC/MoSi2 composites present the most favorable mechanical properties, the Vickers hardness, bending strength and fracture toughness are 13.4 GPa, 674 MPa and 5.1 MPa·m^1/2, respectively, higher 44%, 171%, 82% than those of monolithic MoSi2. SiC can withstand the applied stress as hard phase and retard the rapid propagation of cracks as second phase, which are beneficial to the improved mechanical properties of Si C/MoSi2 composites.

Synthesis of ZrO_2-SiC Composite by Carbothermal Reduction of Zircon

Zircon （mesh size ≤ 44μm ） and carbon black （mesh size ≤30μm ） were used as the starting materials, weighed with re（zircon） ： re（carbon black） of 100 ： 20 and mixed fully. The specimens with the diameter of 20ram and length of 5ram were prepared by pressing at 100 MPa, then dried at 120℃ for 12h, put into a furnace with 1. 5L ·min^-1 argon gas and fired at 1450℃, 1500℃, 1550℃, 1600℃ and 1650℃ for 4h, respectively. The chemical composition, phase composition and microstructure of the specimens were studied by chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction and scanning electronic microscope, and the carbothermal reduction reaction process was discussed by thermodynamic analysis. The results showed that the ZrO2-SiC composite could be synthesized by carbothermal reduction reaction using zircon and carbon black as the starting materials in argon atmosphere. The composite with different composition was obtained by controlling the firing temperature and partial pressure of CO gas. The proper temperature to synthesize ZrO2-SiC composite was 1600℃ in this experiment.

Joining and machining of(ZrB2-SiC)and(Cf-SiC)based composites

Filler materials of(ZrB_2-SiC-B_4C-YAG) composite were developed for gas tungsten arc welding(GTAW) of the ZrB_2-SiC and Cf-SiC based composites to themselves and to each other. Reaction with filler material,porosity and cracks were not observed at weld interfaces of all the joints. Penetration of filler material in to voids and pores existing in the Cf-SiC composites was observed. Average shear strength of 25.7 MPa was achieved for joints of Cf-SiC composites. By incorporation of Cf-SiC(CVD) ground short fibre reinforcement the(ZrB_2-SiC-B_4C-YAG) composite was machinable with tungsten carbide tool. The joint and machined composites were resistance to oxidation and thermal shock when exposed to the oxy-propane flame at 2300℃ for 300s. The combination of(ZrB_2-SiC-B_4C-YAG) and Cf-SiC based composites can be used for making parts like thermal protection system or nozzles for high temperature applications.

Fabrication and fracture analysis of MoSi_2 matrix composites by mechanical alloying

Four composites, MoSi 2+ZrO 2, MoSi 2+ZrO 2(Y 2O 3), MoSi 2+ZrO 2+SiC and MoSi 2+ZrO 2(Y 2O 3)+SiC are fabricated by mechanical alloying. It is clear that cracks produced on the MoSi 2 matrix composites during hardness testing belong to the Palmquist crack system. The value of highest fracture toughness of MoSi 2+ZrO 2+SiC composite is 7.58?MPa·m 1/2 , which is nearly three times that of monolithic MoSi 2. This can be attributed to well distributed ZrO 2 and SiC particles along the boundaries of very fine MoSi 2 grains.

Properties of CNTs/MoSi2 composites prepared by spark plasma sintering

Molybdenum disilicide(MoSi_2) based composites with various contents of carbon nanotubes(CNTs) were fabricated by spark plasma sintering(SPS) in vacuum under a pressure of 25 MPa.The composites obtained under a sintering temperature of 1500 °C and time of 10 min exhibited optimum mechanical properties at room temperature in terms of fracture toughness and transverse rupture strength.MoSi_2 based composite with 6.0% CNTs(volume fraction) had the highest fracture toughness,transverse rupture strength and hardness,which were improved by about 25.7%,51.5% and 24.4% respectively,as compared with pure MoSi_2.A Mo_(4.8)Si_3C_(0.6) phase was detected in CNTs/MoSi_2 composites by both X-ray diffraction(XRD) method and microstructure analysis with scanning electron microscopy(SEM).It is believed that the fine grains and well dispersed small Mo_(4.8)Si_3C_(0.6) particles had led to a higher hardness and strength of CNTs/MoSi_2 composites because of their particle pullout,crack deflection and micro-bridging effects.

High temperature creep behavior of in-situ synthesized MoSi_2-30%SiC composite

The compressive creep behavior at 1?200 ～ 1?400?℃ of an in situ synthesized MoSi 2 30%SiC (volume fraction) composite and a traditional PM MoSi 2 30%SiC (volume fraction) composite is investigated. The creep rate of the in situ synthesized MoSi 2 30%SiC (volume fraction) composite is about 10 -7 s -1 under stress of 60 ～ 120?MPa, and significantly lower than that made by PM method above 1?300?℃. The reason is that the interface between SiC particle and MoSi 2 matrix in in situ synthesized SiC p/MoSi 2 is of direct atomic bonding without any amorphous glassy phase, such as SiO 2 structure. Creep deformation occurs primarily by dislocation motion and the dislocations have Burgers vectors of the type of <110> and <100>.

原位合成MoSi_2-SiC复合材料的室温增韧

原位合成 ＭＯＳｉ２－ＳｉＣ复合材料的断裂韧性明显高于单一ＭｏＳｉ２的断裂韧性.组织结构的ＴＥＭ与ＨＲＥＭ研究结果表明：原位合成 ＭｏＳｉ２／ＳｉＣ界面为直接的原子结合，无ＳｉＯ２非晶层存在结合对该复合材料的ＫＩｃ断口形貌及压痕裂纹连续扩展路径的观察分析表明，其室温增韧机制为 ＭｏＳｉ２－ＳｉＣ界面间较高的结合力、ＭｏＳｉ２基体晶粒细化及裂纹偏转和桥接．

碳/碳复合材料表面MoSi_2-SiC复相陶瓷涂层及其抗氧化机制

对ＭｏＳｉ２－ＳｉＣ复相陶瓷涂层的显微形貌、相组成及成分进行了观察与分析，考察并研究了有涂层的碳／碳复合材料在１６５０℃以下温度的等温氧化性能，以及涂层的结构与组成对抗氧化性能的影响，阐明了涂层的抗氧化过程及机理，并进一步提出了合理的涂层结构．结果表明。

MoSi_2-SiC抗氧化涂层对碳/碳复合材料弯曲性能的影响

在 C/C复合材料表面制备了 Mo Si2 - Si C抗氧化涂层 ,分析了涂层工艺对 C/C复合材料组织的影响 ,测试了材料的室温弯曲力学性能。结果表明 ,该工艺在 C/C复合材料表面生成抗氧化涂层的同时 ,基材内部的层间和纤维束界面 ,以及孔隙周围也被硅化。C/C复合材料经涂层工艺处理后 ,弯曲断裂行为发生改变 ,弯曲强度明显升高 ,塑性有一定程度的降低。

Formation mechanism and oxidation behavior of MoSi_2-SiC protective coating prepared by chemical vapor infiltration/reaction

In order to protect C/C composites from oxidation, SiC-MoSi2 composite coating was synthesized by chemical vapor infiltration /reaction （CVI/CVR） technology. A porous Mo layer was prefabricated on SiC coated C/C composites, and then MoSi2 and SiC were subsequently prepared in a CVI /CVR process using methyltrichlorosilane （MTS） as precursor. The deposition and reaction mechanism of the MoSi2-SiC composite coating was investigated by X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The oxidation behavior of SiC-MoSi2 coated specimens was tested. The results show that the porous Mo layer can be densified with SiC phase decomposed from MTS, and transformed into SiC-MoSi2 by reacting with MTS as well. A dense composite coating was prepared with optimized deposition parameters. The coated specimen exhibits a good oxidation resistance with a little mass loss of 1.25% after oxidation at 1500 °C for 80 h.

反应熔渗法制备纳米MoSi_2-SiC复合材料

运用Mo+C坯体反应溶渗法,可以得到MoSi_2-SiC复合材料,其基体相晶粒尺寸为150～600nm,反应生成的SiC相分布均匀,大小为30～160nm之间.该纳米MoSi_2-SiC复合材料强度为214.8MPa,断裂韧性为4.1MPa·m^(1/2),力学性能远高于单相材料.透射电镜研究表明,在复合材料中存在大量的层错和一些位错,也有孪晶存在.

原位合成MoSi_2-SiC复合材料的高温强化

采用高温压缩实验研究了不同体积分数 ＳｉＣ含量对原位合成 ＭｏＳｉ２—ＳｉＣ复合材料在 １０００－１４００℃ 的屈服强度及流变应力的影响结果表明，与单－ ＭｏＳｉ２材料相比，复合材料的高温强度随 ＳｉＣ含量的增加而明显提高．高温屈服强度 σｙ和第二相 ＳｉＣ粒子间距λＳ服从σＹ＝σ０＋ｋλＳ－１／２关系式结合组织结构的研究结果对其相间障碍强化的高温强化机制进行了初步探讨．

反应烧结MoSi_2-SiC复相材料电阻率的拓扑研究

用拓扑法计算了不同显微组织的MoSi2-SiC材料的电阻率,得到的理论推算结果与实验值吻合很好。研究结果表明,提高高电阻率SiC的体积分数和降低MoSi2-SiC分布的连续性,可提高MoSi2-SiC材料整体的电阻率。该方法可用来预测要得到所需电阻率材料中应具有的SiC含量和分布形态,为确定MoSi2-SiC复相材料的显微结构设计提供指导。