Current research art of rare earth compound modified SiC-CMCs for enhanced wet-oxygen corrosion resistance

Abstract

Silicon carbide fiber reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites (SiC-CMCs) currently present wide application potential as thermal structure component in aero-engine. To solve the wet-oxygen corrosion induced degradation of SiC-CMCs attract growing global attention. In this work, the main preparation methods via introduction of rare earth compound like rare earth phosphates, rare earth oxides, rare earth silicates and rare earth silicide carbides into SiC-CMCs matrix and interphase and their microstructures, mechanical properties and wet-oxygen corrosion resistance are summarized in details. Finally, the challenges and prospects of rare earth compound modified SiC-CMCs are proposed.