Abstract
Yttrium silicate was introduced into the matrix of SiCf/SiC composites via the slurry impregnation and reactive chemical vapor infiltration (RCVI) methods to improve the water and oxygen corrosion resistance of the modified composite materials. The effects of heat treatment on the modified matrix and strength of the composites were systematically investigated. The results showed that the modified matrix was composed of a mixture of yttrium monosilicate, yttrium disilicate, and silicon carbide. The modified yttrium silicate matrix (named Y-Si-O matrix) and the silicon carbide matrix were laminated and well combined. After heat treatment, the amount of Y-Si-O in the mixed matrix increased. The modified composites with yttrium silicate had a similar flexural strength as SiCf/SiC composites (∼400 MPa). After treated at 1000 °C – 1300 °C, the strength of the modified composites increased by 17 %–26 %. The highest strength was measured for composites treated at 1200 °C.
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