Advances in ceramic matrix composites

Advances in ceramic matrix composites / edited by I.M. Low.

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have proven to be useful for a wide range of applications because of properties such as their light weight, toughness and temperature resistance. This book summarizes key advances and types of processing of CMCs. Topics include: types and processing of CMCs, covering...

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Other Authors: Low, It-Meng (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Woodhead Publishing, 2014.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in composites science and engineering.
Subjects:
Ceramic-matrix composites.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Engineering (General)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Reference.
Ceramic-matrix composites
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Advances in ceramic matrix composites; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering; Advances in ceramic matrix composites: an introduction; 1.1 The importance of ceramic matrix composites; 1.2 Novel material systems; 1.3 Emerging processing techniques; 1.4 References; Types and processing; 2 Processing, properties and applications of ceramic matrix composites, SiCf/SiC: an overview; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Novel interphase materials and new fabrication methods for traditional interphase materials.
  • 2.3 Novel matrix manufacturing processes2.4 Nanoreinforcement; 2.5 Dielectric properties and microwave-absorbing applications; 2.6 Conclusion and future trends; 2.7 References; 3 Nanoceramic matrix composites: types, processing and applications; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Nanostructured composite materials; 3.3 Bulk ceramic nanocomposites; 3.4 Nanoceramic composite coatings; 3.5 Conclusion; 3.6 References; 4 Silicon carbidecontaining alumina nanocomposites: processing and properties; 4.1 Introduction: current and new manufacturing methods.
  • 4.2 Silicon carbide-containing alumina nanocomposites prepared by the hybrid technique4.3 Optimising process parameters; 4.4 Mechanical properties and wear resistance; 4.5 Conclusion; 4.6 Acknowledgements; 4.7 References; 5 Advances in the manufacture of ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Classification of infiltration techniques; 5.3 Reinforcing fibers; 5.4 Interphases; 5.5 Polymer infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP); 5.6 Chemical vapor infiltration (CVI); 5.7 Reactive melt infiltration (RMI); 5.8 Slurry infiltration; 5.9 Solgel infiltration.
  • 5.10 Combined infiltration methods5.11 Future trends; 5.12 References; 6 Manufacture of graded ceramic matrix composites using infiltration techniques; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Processing and characterisation techniques; 6.3 Microstructure and physical, thermal and mechanical properties; 6.4 Conclusion; 6.5 Future trends; 6.6 Acknowledgments; 6.7 References; 7 Heat treatment for strengthening silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 SiC/TiB2 particulate composites; 7.3 Sintering SiC/TiB2 composites; 7.4 Fracture toughness; 7.5 Fracture strength; 7.6 Conclusion.
  • 7.7 ReferencesDevelopments in hot pressing (HP) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) of ceramic matrix composites; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Direct hot pressing; 8.3 Hot isostatic pressing; 8.4 Future trends; 8.5 Conclusion; 8.6 Acknowledgements; 8.7 References; 9 Hot pressing of tungsten carbide ceramic matrix composites; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Powder characterization; 9.3 Thermal analysis and phase transformation during hot pressing of WC/Al2O3 composites; 9.4 Effects of Al; 9.4 Effects of Al2 O3 content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of WC/Al2O3 composites.

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