The preparation of SiCP/Ag–Cu–Ti hybrid tapes and application in the joining of silicon carbide ceramics

Abstract

A novel method of tape casting to fabricate ceramic-particulate-reinforced composite filler alloy tapes with low organics (no more than 6 wt.%) was developed, with which SiCP/Ag–Cu–Ti hybrid tapes were successfully prepared and used in joining of sintered silicon carbide ceramics. The stress rheometer, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometer were used to characterize the rheological properties of slurry and microstructure of green tapes and joints. The slurry for tape casting consists of dispersant, binder, solvent, a mixture of ceramics particulates and metal powders, and no plasticizer was added. Castor oil phosphate was proven the suitable dispersant for the slurry, and the content of dispersant, binder, solid loading was optimized as 3 wt.%, 2.6 wt.% and 26 vol.%, respectively. The fabricated hybrid tapes possess good ductility and uniform thickness. The SiC particulates were homogeneously distributed in the metal powders matrix in both sides of the green tapes, and the distribution was retained in the SiC/SiC joints.