Abstract
ABSTRACTA CaO-Al203-SiO2 (CAS)/Nicalon glass-ceramic matrix composite has been subjected to elevated temperature oxidation heat-treatments between 375 and 1200°C, for up to 100 hours. Micro- and macro-mechanical properties have been determined by fiber push-down, using a mechanical properties microprobe, and flexure testing, respectively. Aging between 450 and 800°C results in significant property degradation, with reduced bending modulus and flexure strength, increased fiber sliding stress, and a transition to a purely brittle failure mode. Aging degradation is due to oxidative removal of the carbon interlayer, with the subsequent formation of a silica bond between fiber and matrix. At higher temperatures, carbon is retained due to the formation of a protective silica plug at exposed fiber ends, with the subsequent retention of composite properties. Short duration pre-treatment schedules, at 1000 or 1100°C, were developed to prevent intermediate temperature property degradation.
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