Reducing Thermal Conductivity of Polymer Derived SiC Ceramics via Microwave Sintering Processing

Abstract:

Generally, high thermal conductivity of SiC ceramics is required. However, in some circumstances, low thermal conductivity SiC is also needed, for example, for good thermoelectricity or heat insulation. In this work, the product of pyrolysis of polycarbosilane (PCS) is chosen as raw materials. The microwave sintering process was applied to obtain low thermal conductivity at a relatively low sintering temperature. The microwave sintering processes were performed at 1200 °C under Ar atmosphere with dwelling time of 10, 20 and 30 min. The morphology and phases were analyzed by electric microscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The thermal diffusivities, specific heat and thermal conductivities were measured by laser-flashed method using a thermal analyzer. The thermal conductivity of samples is within the range from 0.81 to 1.37 W/m•K. The sample with dwelling time of 30 min shows potential for multiple applications, due to its good crystallization in XRD spectra and relatively low thermal conductivity in the considered temperature range. The results also suggest a phase transformation at a dwelling time near 20 min that may have occurred.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 476-478)
• Pages: 932-935
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.476-478.932
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Xiao Yi Han, Xin Xing, Hai Feng Cheng, Jun Wang
• Keywords: Microwave Sintering, Silicon Carbide (SiC), Thermophysical Properties

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