Development of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics: From Monoliths to Composites

Abstract:

Regarding materials development, our studies have been mainly focused on ZrB₂-SiC and HfB₂-SiC compositions with TaSi₂ or Y₂O₃ additions using hot pressing and spark plasma sintering. These additives have been used to decrease the sintering temperature and to improve the oxidation resistance. Interesting mechanical properties at room and high temperature have been measured. Moreover, excellent oxidation behaviors have been observed up to 2000-2200°C with Y₂O₃. Last developments are centered on the manufacturing of ultrahigh temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHTCMC) using slurry infiltration and pyrolysis for example. First results are encouraging.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 941)
• Pages: 2041-2046
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.941.2041
• Online since: December 2018
• Authors: Aurélie Julian-Jankowiak*, V. Mathivet, Jean François Justin, Vincent Guérineau
• Keywords: HfB₂, UHTC, UHTCMC, ZrB₂

References

[1] Fahrenholtz, W. G., Wuchina, E. J., Lee, W. E. & Zhou, Y. ULTRA-HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMICS : Materials for Extreme Environment Applications William G. Fahrenholtz Eric J. Wuchina William E. Lee Yanchun Zhou. (2014).

DOI: 10.1002/9781118700853

[2] Monteverde, F., Bellosi, A. & Scatteia, L. Processing and properties of ultra-high temperature ceramics for space applications. Mater. Sci. Eng. A 485, 415–421 (2008).

DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2007.08.054

[3] Silvestroni, L., Meriggi, G. & Sciti, D. Oxidation behavior of ZrB2 composites doped with various transition metal silicides. Corros. Sci. 83, 281–291 (2014).

DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2014.02.026

[4] Jayaseelan, D. D. et al. Microstructural evolution of HfB2 based ceramics during oxidation at 1600-2000 degrees C. Adv. Appl. Ceram. 114, 277–295 (2015).

[5] Opeka, M. M., Talmy, I. G. & Zaykoski, J. A. Oxidation-based materials selection for 2000°C + hypersonic aerosurfaces: Theoretical considerations and historical experience. J. Mater. Sci. 39, 5887–5904 (2004).

DOI: 10.1023/b:jmsc.0000041686.21788.77

[6] Justin, J.-F. & Julian-Jankowiak, A. Ultra High Temperature Ceramics: Densification, Properties andThermal Stability. Aerosp. Lab J. 3, (2011).

[7] Guérineau, V. & Julian-Jankowiak, A. Oxidation mechanisms under water vapour conditions of ZrB2-SiC and HfB2-SiC based materials up to 2400°C. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 38, 421–432 (2018).

DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2017.09.015

[8] Bouchez, M. et al. Combustor and Material Integration for high speed aircraft in the European research Program ATLLAS2. in (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2014).

[9] Kuhn, M. et al. Ceramic Strut Injection Technologies for High-Speed Flight. in 21st AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonics Technologies Conference (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics).

DOI: 10.2514/6.2017-2416

[10] Silvestroni, L., Fabbriche, D. D. & Sciti, D. Tyranno SA3 fiber-ZrB2 composites. Part I: Microstructure and densification. Mater. Des. 65, 1253–1263 (2015).

DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2014.08.068

[11] Paul, A. et al. UHTC-carbon fibre composites: Preparation, oxyacetylene torch testing and characterisation. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 33, 423–432 (2013).

DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2012.08.018

[12] Li, L., Wang, Y., Cheng, L. & Zhang, L. Preparation and properties of 2D C/SiC–ZrB2–TaC composites. Ceram. Int. 37, 891–896 (2011).

DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2010.10.033

[13] Hu, C., Pang, S., Tang, S., Wang, Y. & Cheng, H.-M. An integrated composite with a porous C-f/C-ZrB2-SiC core between two compact outer layers of C-f/C-ZrB2-SiC and C-f/C-SiC. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 35, 1113–1117 (2015).

DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2014.10.005

[14] Zhang, S., Wang, S., Zhu, Y. & Chen, Z. Fabrication of ZrB2-ZrC-based composites by reactive melt infiltration at relative low temperature. Scr. Mater. 65, 139–142 (2011).

DOI: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2011.03.033

[15] ASTM Standard E1876-09 - Standard Test Method for Dynamic Young's Modulus, Shear Modulus, and Poisson's Ratio by Impulse Excitation of Vibration.

DOI: 10.1520/e1876-15

[16] Anstis, G. R., Chantikul, P., Lawn, B. R. & Marshall, D. B. A Critical Evaluation of Indentation Techniques for Measuring Fracture Toughness: I. Direct Crack Measurements. J. Am. Ceram. Soc. 64, 534–553 (1981).

DOI: 10.1111/j.1151-2916.1981.tb10320.x

[17] Hu Chunfeng et al. In situ Reaction Synthesis and Mechanical Properties of TaC–TaSi2 Composites. Int. J. Appl. Ceram. Technol. 7, 697–703 (2009).

[18] Ben Ramdane, C. et al. Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of a NextelTM610/alumina weak matrix composite subjected to tensile and compressive loadings. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 37, 2919–2932 (2017).

DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2017.02.042