Oxidation and mechanical properties of SiCf/BN/SiBcN composite at high temperature

Zhongmin Li, Xun Zhang, Philip J. Withers, Ping Xiao, Wei Liu, Qi Li, Xue Cao, Lamei Cao

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Abstract

The oxidation and mechanical properties of SiC/BN/SiBCN ceramic composites made by the polymer infiltration pyrolysis (PIP) before and after high temperature treatment in air at 1200oC, 1350oC and 1500oC for 30h were investigated. The flexural strength of the composite as measured using three-point bending testing and was found to decrease from 280±15MPa to 165±36MPa after the composite was oxidized at 1500oC for 30h. Oxidation of SiC/BN/SiBCN results in the formation of SiO2. SiBCN matrix becomes porous after oxidation and it is more apparent after oxidation at 1350 and 1500oC. This might be caused by the evaporation of B2O3, which is the oxidation product of BN. Meanwhile, B2O3 formed in the interphase layer can react with SiO2 and form borosilicate. The subsequent evaporation of B2O3 leaves silicate in the fiber/matrix interphase, increasing the bonding strength in the fiber/matrix area and resulting in the brittle breaking behavior of the composites after oxidation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th European Conference on Composite Materials
Subtitle of host publicationECCM-2018
PublisherApplied Mechanics Laboratory
ISBN (Electronic)9781510896932
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 24 Jun 201828 Jun 2018

Conference

Conference18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period24/06/1828/06/18

Keywords

  • composite
  • high temperature
  • mechanical properties
  • microstructure
  • oxidation

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