Microstructure, mechanical, thermal, and oxidation properties of a Zr_2[Al(Si)]_4C_5- SiC composite prepared by in situ reaction/hot-pressing

摘要

The microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties, as well as oxidation behavior, of in situ hot-pressed Zr_2 [Al(SO]_4C_5-30 vol.% SiC composite have been characterized. The microstructure is composed of elongated Zr_2 [Al(Si)]_4C_5 grains and embedded SiC particles. The composite shows superior hardness (Vickers hardness of 16.4 GPa), stiffness (Young's modulus of 386 GPa), strength (bending strength of 353 MPa), and toughness (fracture toughness of 6.62 MPa m~(1/2)compared to a monolithic Zr_2[Al(Si)]_4C_5 ceramic. Stifnes is maintained up 160℃ (323 GPa) due to clean grain boundaries with no glassy phase. The composite also exhibits higher specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity as well as better oxidation resistance compared to Zr_2[Al(Si)]_4C_5.