Carbon Fiber Reinforced CMC for High‐Performance Structures

Abstract

The demands in space technology originally played the decisive role in the development of carbon fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMC). Within the last few years, the properties and the manufacturing methods were consistently improved, so that now the industry in general can share in the profits of this new class of composite materials. The liquid silicon infiltration (LSI) process is regarded as one of the most promising processes for industrial products, especially if the aspect of cost is considered. An overview of the design, manufacture, properties, and applications of C/C‐SiC ceramics, produced with the LSI process, is given in this paper.

Improvement of the mechanical and thermophysical properties of C/SiC composites fabricated by liquid silicon infiltration

“…Carbon fiber reinforced SiC matrix composites (C/SiC) have been extensively studied as promising candidates for high-temperature application [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. Chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) and liquid silicon infiltration (LSI) are usually applied to fabricate C/SiC [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].…”

Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Failure Behaviour of CFRP, C/C and C/C-SiC Materials Fabricated by the Liquid-Silicon Infiltration Process in Dependence on the Matrix Chemistry

“…The basic catalysts were NaOH and KOH. Only in resin 3, the additional agent (EtO) 4 Ti was added to improve the cross linking in the structure during curing.…”

“…Due to the tailored properties, fibre-reinforced ceramics are an interesting material for lightweight structural components in high-temperature applications, where conventional materials have an insufficient performance. Typical applications are aircraft engine parts, thermal protection systems for spacecraft and friction systems like brake disks [4].…”

Two-dimensional evaluation of 3D needled C f /SiC composite fiber bundle surface

“…It is gradually becoming the ideal candidate for various structure materials in aeronautics and astronautics [1][2][3][4][5]. It is assumed that this trend will continue in the future.…”