The Effect of Interfacial Characteristics on the Mechanical Performance of Ceramic-Ceramic Composites

Abstract

The research reported addresses several of the critical issues in the field of ceramic fiber (whisker) / ceramic matrix composites. The overall goal was to understand the complex relationships between processing, interfacial microstructure, and mechanical properties in order to engineer the overall performance of the composites. The composite systems of interest were: (1) SiC whisker / Al2O3 matrix composites, (2) beta-Si3N4 whisker / Si3N4 matrix composites, and (3) SiC continuous fiber / lithium-alumino-silicate matrix composites. Keywords: Ceramic matrix composites, Processing, Interfacial characterization, Mechanical properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223031

Entities

People

  • Joseph Homeny
  • Sherman D. Brown

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Ceramic Fibers
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineers
  • Illinois
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Security
  • Silicates
  • Silicon Carbide

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design