Microstructure and creep behavior of Al2O3-SiC ceramic matrix composites

Z. Y. Deng*, J. L. Shi, Y. F. Zhang, J. K. Guo, T. Kobayashi

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Abstract

The microstructure and creep behavior of monolithic Al2O3 and 10 vol% SiC particle reinforced Al2O3 matrix composites were investigated in air atmosphere at 1260°C. Two kinds of SiC particles were used, one with the average size 2.7 μm has 3.4 vol% SiO2 impurities and the other with the average size 0.6 μm has 1.7 vol% SiO2 impurities. Compared to the creep behavior of monolithic Al2O3, the creep resistance of the composites with 0.6 μm SiC particles (ASS) was not improved, but the creep strain rate of the composites with 2.7 μm SiC particles (ASL) decreased apparently. This difference was related to the different microstructure and oxidation behavior of the composites. Moreover, the composites exhibited a significant anelastic recovery on load removal, especially for ASL.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)399-404
Number of pages6
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume159-160
StatePublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Creep

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