A ceramization strategy of alumina fiber reinforced composites modified with TiCN and B4C: Enhanced mechanical robustness, ablation resistance and thermal insulation
Bo Xu , Fengyi Wang , Minxian Shi , Zhixiong Huang
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Abstract
Alumina fiber reinforced composites (AFC) have attracted massive attention in thermal protection materials due to their excellent high temperature mechanical properties. However, the application of the AFCs is restricted by their easy failure at high temperature condition for the sake of phase transition and grain growth. In this work, a series of alumina fiber based ceramizable composites modified with TiCN and B4C were prepared. The thermal stability, phase evolution, thermal insulation performance and anti-ablation mechanism of the composites were investigated. The flexural strength and residual weight yield of obtained ceramizable composite after static ablation at 1200 ℃ was 22.3 MPa and 85.8 %, showing obvious enhancement compared with those of the composite without ceramic fillers. The good ablation resistance and high temperature bearing capacity of the composites can be attributed to the formation of protective layer of rutile phase TiO2 and the grain-refining effect of ceramic phase.
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The Journal of the European Ceramic Society publishes the results of original research and reviews relating to ceramic materials. Papers of either an experimental or theoretical character will be welcomed on a fully international basis. The emphasis is on novel generic science concerning the relationships between processing, microstructure and properties of polycrystalline ceramics consolidated at high temperature. Papers may relate to any of the conventional categories of ceramic: structural, functional, traditional or composite. The central objective is to sustain a high standard of research quality by means of appropriate reviewing procedures.