Abstract
The microstructure and the oxidation resistance in air of continuous carbon fibre reinforced ZrB2–SiC ceramic composites were investigated. SiC content was varied between 5–20 vol.%, while maintaining fibre content at ∼40 vol.%. Short term oxidation tests in air were carried out at 1500 and 1650 °C in a bottom-up loading furnace. The thickness, composition and microstructure of the resulting oxide scale were analysed by SEM-EDS and X-Ray diffraction. The results show that contents above 15 vol.% SiC ensure the formation of a homogeneous protective borosilicate glass that covers the entire sample and minimizes fibre burnout. The scale thickness is ∼90 μm for the sample containing 5 vol.% SiC and decreases with increasing SiC content.
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