Ceramic matrix composites: high-performance materials for space application

The paper reports and discusses the properties of carbon and silicon carbide fibre reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and relates to these to their potential applications. These materials are attractive for applications requiring zero or controlled thermal expansion, low density, high stiff...

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Published in:Materials in engineering 1993, Vol.14 (2), p.97-102
Main Author: Hyde, Andrew R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ceramic matrix composites
high strength
refractory
zero expansion
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Summary:The paper reports and discusses the properties of carbon and silicon carbide fibre reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and relates to these to their potential applications. These materials are attractive for applications requiring zero or controlled thermal expansion, low density, high stiffness, refractoriness, damage tolerance and high strength to low mass ratio. The development of CMCs and component fabrication technology at GEC ALSTHOM Engineering Research Centre is reported. This development encompassed design methods, component performance, production routes and materials. The fabrication of large complex geometry, multidirectional fibre, reinforced CMCs to near-net size and shape is discussed.
ISSN:0261-3069
DOI:10.1016/0261-3069(93)90002-D