Abstract
The oxidation behavior of C/C composite sheet materials in air has been studied over a wide range of temperature. Gasification was detectable at around 500°C and above about 900°C, under the flow conditions used in the experiments, the overall rates of gasification were controlled by gas phase diffusion. The presence of catalysts reduced the temperature for the onset of gasification but had no effect on the kinetics in the diffusion-controlled region. Borate-based coatings containing refractory particulates and silicon carbide coatings sealed with borates have been found capable of protecting C/C composites against air oxidation for extended periods to temperatures of at least 1200°C.
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