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Improving Thermomechanical Properties of SiC/SiC Composites

TBMG-23

09/01/2006

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Today, a major thrust toward improving the thermomechanical properties of engine components lies in the development of fiber-reinforced silicon carbide matrix composite materials, including SiC-fiber/SiC-matrix composites. These materials are lighter in weight and capable of withstanding higher temperatures, relative to state-of-the-art metallic alloys and oxide-matrix composites for which maximum use temperatures are in the vicinity of 1,100 °C. In addition, the toughness or damage tolerance of the SiC-matrix composites is significantly greater than that of unreinforced silicon-based monolithic ceramics.

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"Improving Thermomechanical Properties of SiC/SiC Composites," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2006.
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Sep 1, 2006
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TBMG-23
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English