Effects of Co_(2)O_(3)Addition on Microstructure and Properties of SiC Composite Ceramics for Solar Absorber and Storage

SiC composite ceramics for solar absorber and storage integration are new concentrating solar power materials.SiC composite ceramics for solar absorber and storage integration were fabricated using SiC,black corundum and kaolin as the raw materials,Co_(2)O_(3)as the additive via pressureless graphite-buried sintering method in this study.Influences of Co_(2)O_(3)on the microstructure and properties of SiC composite ceramics for solar absorber and storage integration were studied.The results indicate that sample D2(5wt%Co_(2)O_(3))sintered at 1480℃exhibits optimal performances for 119.91 MPa bending strength,93%solar absorption,981.5 kJ/kg(25-800℃)thermal storage density.The weight gain ratio is 12.58 mg/cm2after 100 h oxidation at 1000℃.The Co_(2)O_(3)can decrease the liquid phase formation temperature and reduce the viscosity of liquid phase during sintering.The liquid with low viscosity not only promotes the elimination of pores to achieve densification,but also increases bending strength,solar absorption,thermal storage density and oxidation resistance.A dense SiO_(2) layer was formed on the surface of SiC after 100 h oxidation at 1000℃,which protects the sample from further oxidation.However,excessive Co_(2)O_(3)will make the microstructure loose,which is disadvantageous to the performances of samples.

Thermal shock fatigue behavior of TiC/Al_2O_3 composite ceramics

The thermal shock fatigue behaviors of pure hot-pressed alumina and 30 wt.% TiC/Al2O3 composites were studied. The effect of TiC and Al2O3 starting particle size on the mechanical properties of the composites was discussed. Indentation-quench test was conducted to evaluate the effect of thermal fatigue temperature difference （ΔT） and number of thermal cycles （Ⅳ） on fatigue crack growth （Δa）. The mechanical properties and thermal fatigue resistance of TiC/Al203 composites are remarkably improved by the addition of TiC. The thermal shock fatigue of monolithic alumina and TiC/Al2O3 composites is due to a ＂true＂ cycling effect （thermal fatigue）. Crack deflection and bridging are the predominant reasons for the improvement of thermal shock fatigue resistance of the composites.

Vacuum brazing of Si/SiC ceramic composite and Invar alloy using TiSOCu-W filler metals

Si/SiC ceramic composite and lnvar alloy were successfidly joined by vacuum brazing using Ti5OCu-W filler metals into which W was added to release the thermal stress of the brazed joint. Microstructures of the brazed joints were irwestigated by scanning electron micrascope （SEM） and energy dispersive spectrometer （EDS）. The mechanical properties of the brazed joints were measured by shearing tests. The results showed that the brazed joints were composed of Ti-Cu phase, W phase and Ti-Si phase. W had no effect on the wettability and mobility of the .filler metals. The growth of Ti2 Cu phase was restrained, and the reaction between ceramic composite and filler metals was weakened. The specimen, brazed at 970°C for 5 rain, had the maximum shear strength of 108 MPa at room temperature.

Corrosion behavior of SiC foam ceramic reinforced Al-23Si composites in NaCl solution

SiC foam ceramic reinforced aluminum matrix composites(SFCAMCs)were prepared by squeeze casting aluminum alloy(Al-23Si)into the SiC foam ceramic with different pore sizes,and the corrosion behavior of the SFCAMCs was studied in NaCl solutions.Static immersion corrosion tests were conducted at 20°C,50°C and 80°C,respectively.Corrosion morphology and products were analyzed by scanning electron microscope,energy dispersive system and X-ray diffraction.It was found that the corrosion rate of SFCAMCs increases as the temperature rising,and the bigger pore size of SiC foam ceramic reinforcement,the better corrosion resistance of SFCAMCs.

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Al_(2)O_(3)/SiC Composite Ceramics for Solar Heat Absorber

Al_(2)O_(3)/SiC composite ceramics were prepared fromα-Al_(2)O_(3) and SiC by a pressureless sinter method in this study.The effect of SiC contents on the mechanic properties,phase compositions and microstructure is studied.Experimental results show that the vickers hardness,wear resistance and thermal conductivity of the samples increase with the increase in the SiC content,and the hardness of the sample reaches 16.22 GPa,and thermal conductivity of the sample reaches 25.41 W/(m.K)at room temperature when the SiC content is 20 wt%(B5)and the sintering temperature is at 1640℃.Higher hardness means higher scour resistance,and it indicates that the B5 material is expected to be used for the solar heat absorber of third generation solar thermal generation.The results indicate the mechanism of improving mechanical properties of Al_(2)O_(3)/SiC composite ceramics:SiC plays a role in grain refinement that the grain of SiC inhibits the grain growth of Al_(2)O_(3),while the addition of SiC changes the fracture mode from the intergranular to the intergranular-transgranular.

Effect of MnO2 on Properties of SiC-mullite Composite Ceramics for Solar Sensible Thermal Storage

For improving the properties of SiC-mullite composite ceramics used for solar sensible thermal storage, MnO2 was introduced as sintering additive when preparing. The composite ceramics were synthesized by using SiC, andalusite, a-Al2O3 as the starting materials with non-contact graphite-buried sintering method. Phase composition and microstructure of the composites were investigated by XRD and SEM, and the effect of MnOz on the properties of SiC composites was studied. Results indicated that samples SM1 with 0.2 wt% MnO2 addition achieved the optimum properties： bending strength of 70.96 MPa, heat capacity of 1.02 J.（g.K）-1, thermal conductivity of 9.05 W-（m.K）-1. Proper addition of MnO2 was found to weaken the volume effect of the composites and improve the thermal shock resistance with an increased rate of 27.84% for bending strength after 30 cycles of thermal shock （air cooling from 1 100 ℃ to RT）. Key words： SiC-mullite composite ceramics; MnO2; solar sensible thermal storage; non-contact graphite-buried sintering; thermal shock resistance

Comparison of K_(IC) Values for SiC Whisker Reinforced Ceramic Composites Obtained by Using Various Methods

The fracture toughness (KIC) values determined by indentation microfracture method (IM ) for SiC whisker reinforced Al2O3 and ZrO2 based composites were calculated with different IM equations and compared with those obtained by singte edge notched beam (SENB) technique. Experimental results show that the KIC (IM) values calculated with different equations are quite different one from another. For composites without phase transformable components the KIC (IM) and KIC (SENB) values are practically on the same level, but for composites with phase transformable components (partially stabilized zirconia) the KIC (SENB) values are always higher than KIC (IM). This is because that the IM method can not reveal sensitively the toughening effect due to dynamic t-m transformation of ZrO2 as the SENB method does. The accuracy of the IM method depends on the Suitability of the IM equations and was evaluated for the materials used in this investigation. Two new IM equations are suggested with which the KIC (IM ) values can be obtained very close to KIC (SENB) values for composites having phase transformable components.

Preparation of Fe-M Intermetallic/TiC-M_2O_3 Ceramic Composites from Ilmenite by SHS

Fe-Al intermetallic/TiC-Al2O3 ceramic composites were successfully prepared by selfpropagating high-temperature synthesis （SHS） from natural ilmenite, aluminium and carbon as the raw materials. The effects of carbon sources, preheating time and heat treatment temperature on synthesis process and products were investigated in detail, and the reaction process of the FeTiO3-Al-C system was also discussed. It is shown that the temperature and velocity of the combustion wave are higher when graphite is used as the carbon source, which can reflect the effect of the carbon source structure on the combustion synthesis; Prolonging the preheating time or heat treatment temperature is beneficial to the formation of the ordered intermetallics; The temperature and velocity of the combustion wave are improved, but the disordered alloys are difficult to eliminate with the preheating time prolonged. The compound powders mainly containing ordered Fe3Al intermetallic can be prepared through heat treatment at 750 ℃.

Identification of Growth Promoter to Fabrication SiCp/Al₂O₃Ceramic Matrix Composites Prepared by Directed Metal Oxidation of An Al Alloy

SiC particulates reinforced alumina matrix composites were fabricated using Directed Metal Oxidation (DIMOX) process. Continuous oxidation of an Al-Si-Mg-Zn alloy with different interlayers (dopents) as growth promoters, will encompasses the early heating of the alloy ingot, melting and continued heating to temperature in the narrow range of 950°C to 980°C in an atmosphere of oxygen. Varying interlayers (dopents) are incorporated to examine the growth conditions of the composite materials and to identification of suitable growth promoter. The process is extremely difficult because molten aluminum does not oxidize after prolonged duration at high temperatures due to the formation of a passivating oxide layer. It is known that the Lanxide Corporation had used a combination of dopents to cause the growth of alumina from molten metal. This growth was directed, i.e. the growth is allowed only in the required direction and restricted in the other directions. The react nature of the dopants was a trade secret. Though it is roughly known that Mg and Si in the Al melt can aid growth, additional dopents used, the temperatures at which the process was carried out, the experimental configurations that aided directed growth were not precisely known. In this paper we have evaluated the conditions in which composites can be grown in large enough sizes for evaluation application and have arrived at a procedure that enables the fabrication of large composite samples by determining the suitable growth promoter (dopant). Scanning electron microscopic, EDS analysis of the composite was found to contain a continuous network of Al2O3, which was predominantly free of grain-boundary phases, a continuous network of Al alloy. Fabrication of large enough samples was done only by the inventor company and the property measurements by the company were confirmed to those needed to enable immediate applications. Since there are a large number of variable affecting robust growth of the composite, fabrication large sized samples for measurements is a difficult task. In the present work, to identify a suitable window of parameters that enables robust growth of the composite has been attempted.

反应等离子喷涂TiC-SiC复合涂层及其热稳定性

具有强共价键结合的碳化物和硅化物是高温防护涂层重要的候选材料,但单相材料通常难以达到良好的综合性能。为提高单相TiC陶瓷的高温性能,本文以Ti、石墨粉及SiC为原料,采用反应等离子喷涂制备了TiC-SiC复合涂层,利用XRD和SEM对涂层物相组成、结构及形貌进行了研究,并对比分析了涂层的显微硬度及其Weibull分布特点。研究表明:Ti粉与石墨粉间发生反应合成TiC,沉积涂层以TiC、SiC为主相;Ti-C-5wt.%SiC制备涂层的平均显微硬度(1070.8HV0.2)略低于Ti-C-20wt.%SiC制备的涂层(1127HV0.2),但其硬度分散性系数β和相关系数R均高于Ti-C-20wt.%SiC复合粉制备的涂层,这源于Ti-C-5wt.%SiC制备涂层相对均匀的显微结构。另外,900~1100℃热冲击性能及1000℃氧化性能的测试结果表明,Ti-C-5wt.%SiC制备的涂层具有更为优异的抗热冲击性和抗氧化性,这是由于该涂层具有较高的致密性,极大延缓了氧气进入涂层的时间。

Ablation Property of Ceramics/Carbon Fibers/Resin Novel Super-hybrid Composite

A novel super-hybrid composite (NSHC) is prepared with three-dimension reticulated SiC ceramic (3DRC), high performance carbon fibers and modified phenolic resin (BPR) in this paper. Ablation performance of super-hybrid composite is studied. The results show that the NSHC has less linear ablation rate compared with pure BPR and CF/BPR composite, for example, its linear ablation rate is 50% of CF/BPR at the same fiber content. Mass ablation rate of the NSHC is slightly lower than that of pure BPR and CF/BPR composite because of their difference in the density. Scanning electron microscopic analysis indicates that 3DRC can increase anti-erosion capacity of materials because its special reticulated structure can control the deformation of materials and strengthen the stability of integral structure.

SiC/SiC复合材料层板低速冲击及其剩余强度试验研究

高速飞行器中的陶瓷基复合材料结构在服役过程中不可避免地会遇到低速冲击问题,低速冲击后的损伤形式以及剩余承载能力是影响飞行器结构安全的关键问题。本研究以二维编织SiC/SiC复合材料板件为研究对象,在不同能量下开展了低速冲击试验,分析了低速冲击载荷下试验件的表面损伤状态,通过计算机断层扫描技术观察了试验件内部的损伤形貌,结合冲击过程中的冲击响应曲线以及应变历史曲线,分析了SiC/SiC复合材料低速冲击过程的损伤机理。针对含勉强目视可见损伤的试验件开展了冲击后剩余强度试验,研究了勉强目视可见损伤对SiC/SiC复合材料剩余承载性能的影响。结果表明,在低速冲击载荷的作用下,试验件的表面损伤主要包括无表面损伤、勉强目视可见损伤、半穿透损伤以及穿透损伤,试验件的内部损伤主要有锥形体裂纹、纱线断裂以及分层损伤。低速冲击损伤会严重影响SiC/SiC复合材料的剩余性能,虽然试验件损伤勉强目视可见,但其剩余压缩强度为无损件81%,剩余拉伸强度仅为无损件的68%。

环境温度对二维编织SiC/SiC复合材料拉伸性能的影响研究

为了研究环境温度对陶瓷基复合材料拉伸性能的影响,在室温和800℃,1000℃,1200℃惰性气体保护环境下开展了二维编织SiC/SiC复合材料的拉伸试验。采用数字图像相关技术采集了高温环境下试件的变形数据。通过光学显微镜和扫描电子显微镜拍摄了试件的断口形貌。结果表明:800~1200℃内,二维编织SiC/SiC复合材料的拉伸应力-应变响应同样具有明显的双线性特征,初始线性段的弹性模量与室温测试结果相近,高温环境下第二线性段弹性模量低于室温环境;800~1200℃惰性气体环境下材料拉伸强度较室温环境低20%左右;温度主要影响材料中纤维与基体的结合状态和SiC纤维的强度。一方面,温度越高断口纤维拔出情况越严重;另一方面,温度越高SiC纤维强度越低,二维编织SiC/SiC复合材料强度也有所下降。

SiC-ZrC复相超高温陶瓷改性C/C复合材料的研究进展

SiC-ZrC复相超高温陶瓷改性C/C复合材料的制备工艺原理与单一陶瓷相改性C/C复合材料的工艺原理基本相同,但SiC-ZrC复相陶瓷具有耐高温、温域宽(1600~2500℃)、抗氧化、工艺适应性好等优点,在测试和应用中表现出优异的力学性能和抗烧蚀性能,能够有效填补目前高温段热防护材料的空缺,因此已经成为C/C复合材料基体掺杂改性的重要选择,在航天飞行器防热领域极具应用潜力。本文针对C/C-SiC-ZrC复合材料的发展潜力和应用空间,从制备工艺、结构特征以及性能特点三个方面综述了C/C-SiC-ZrC复合材料当前的研究进展,分析了制备工艺对复合材料微结构和性能的影响规律,提出了基于工程应用C/C-SiC-ZrC防热材料的发展建议。

Preparation and properties of C/C-SiC brake composites fabricated by warm compacted-in situ reaction

Carbon fibre reinforced carbon and silicon carbide dual matrix composites（C/C-SiC） were fabricated by the warm compacted-in situ reaction.The microstructure,mechanical properties,tribological properties,and wear mechanism of C/C-SiC composites at different brake speeds were investigated.The results indicate that the composites are composed of 58wt%C,37wt%SiC,and 5wt%Si.The density and open porosity are 2.0 g.cm^（-3） and 10%,respectively.The C/C-SiC brake composites exhibit good mechanical properties.The flexural strength can reach up to 160 MPa,and the impact strength can reach 2.5 kJ.m^（-2）.The C/C-SiC brake composites show excellent tribological performances.The friction coefficient is between 0.57 and 0.67 at the brake speeds from 8 to 24 m·s^（-1）.The brake is stable,and the wear rate is less than 2.02×10^（-6） cm^3·J^（-1）.These results show that the C/C-SiC brake composites are the promising candidates for advanced brake and clutch systems.

Preparation and Thermal Shock Resistance of Mullite and Corundum Co-bonded SiC Ceramics for Solar Thermal Storage

Mullite and corundum co-bonded SiC-based composite ceramics(SiC-mullite-Al2O3)were prepared by using SiC,calcined bauxite and kaolin via pressureless carbon-buried sintering.The low-cost SiC-based composite ceramics designed in this study are expected to be used as thermal storage materials in solar thermal power generation based on the high density and excellent thermal shock resistance.The influences of calcined bauxite addition and sintering temperature on the microstructures,phase compositions,and physical properties of the samples were investigated.Results demonstrated that the introduction of calcined bauxite containing two bonding phases greatly reduced the lowest sintering temperature to 1400℃.The SiC-mullite Al2O3 composite with 40 wt%calcined bauxite sintered at 1500℃exhibited optimum performance.The density and bending strength were 2.27 g·cm^-3 and 77.05 MPa.The bending strength increased by 24.58%and no cracks were observed after 30 thermal shock cycles,while general clay would reduce the thermal shock resistance of SiC.The SiC-mullite-Al2O3 composites with satisfied performance are expected to be used as thermal storage materials in solar thermal power generation systems.

SiC纳米线/多孔SiC复合陶瓷膜的制备及其孔径特征

以葡萄糖和硅溶胶混合溶液为前驱体,采用碳热还原法在多孔SiC陶瓷表面生长SiC纳米线膜层,制备纳米复合陶瓷膜。使用X射线衍射、光学显微镜、扫描电镜、孔径分析仪等对样品的物相、形貌和孔径特征进行了分析。结果表明,在1450℃反应6 h,微米孔径SiC的表面生长出了分布比较均匀的SiC纳米线膜层,纳米复合陶瓷膜具有窄分布的亚微米孔径。

Environmental Effects on Microstructural Stability of SiC/SiC Composites

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SiC/SiC复合编织管的抗热冲击性能与失效机理研究

以二维二轴编织的SiC/SiC复合编织管为研究对象,研究其抗热冲击性能及失效机理。自主搭建了基于石英灯辐照加热的循环热冲击试验平台,基于该平台开展了SiC/SiC复合编织管的循环热冲击试验考核,并对循环热冲击后的复合编织管进行了径向压缩测试,探究了复合编织管力学性能与破坏机理,拟合得到了热冲击强度退化经验公式。研究结果表明,搭建的循环热冲击试验平台能够模拟快速升降温的实际服役环境,最高升温、降温速率在试验过程中分别可达约40、60℃/s。随着热冲击循环次数的增加,SiC/SiC复合编织管环向拉伸强度下降,且降幅随之增大。热冲击产生的热应力导致纤维周围的基体产生微裂纹,弱化了纤维束与基体之间的连接,这是复合编织管强度降低的原因之一。拟合的强度退化经验公式能够准确描述强度退化规律,可以满足工程应用需求。

A Research on the Joining of SiC Composite to 40 Cr Steel

SiC composites and 40 Cr Steels were joined with Ag-Cu-Ti solder in order to develop a new method of joining ceramics to metal. Effects of solder component and process parameters on the joining strength were investigated. The results show that some chemical reactions occur on the jointing interface between ceramics and metal. Higher joining strength is achieved when titanium is 0.2% (mass fraction) in the solder. The thickness of solder also affects the joining characteristics, and 0.2-0.3 mm. thickness of solder is the most suitable.