{"title":"Damage mechanisms of SiC fibers and BN interphase in SiCf/SiC composites during NITE process","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111923","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, the mechanical behavior of NITE-SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC composites, accompanied by the damage mechanisms of SiC fibers and BN interphase during NITE process, are investigated. The results show that the fracture characteristic of NITE-SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC composite is transformed from quasi-ductile mode to brittle mode with the elevating temperature, as well as severe damage of SiC fiber and BN interphase. The damage of SiC fibers is originated from high temperature, sintering aids corrosion and matrix compression. High temperature and sintering aids diffusion lead to the grain growth and strength degradation of SiC fibers. The damage of BN interphase is caused by the sintering aids corrosion, mainly the reaction of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, and matrix compression. The stress distribution is simulated via finite element analysis proving that up to 17.5 GPa and 17.0 GPa stress originated from matrix shrinkage during sintering process is applied to the fiber and interphase respectively, making the fiber deformation and interphase fragmentation. The degraded fiber strength and destroyed interphase structure weaken the load-bearing capacity and crack deflection ability, causing degradation of mechanical properties and reliability of composites. This work helps to comprehensively understand and optimize the properties of SiC<sub>f</sub>/SiC composites prepared by NITE process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":10660,"journal":{"name":"Composites Part B: Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":12.7000,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Composites Part B: Engineering","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359836824007352","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
In this work, the mechanical behavior of NITE-SiCf/SiC composites, accompanied by the damage mechanisms of SiC fibers and BN interphase during NITE process, are investigated. The results show that the fracture characteristic of NITE-SiCf/SiC composite is transformed from quasi-ductile mode to brittle mode with the elevating temperature, as well as severe damage of SiC fiber and BN interphase. The damage of SiC fibers is originated from high temperature, sintering aids corrosion and matrix compression. High temperature and sintering aids diffusion lead to the grain growth and strength degradation of SiC fibers. The damage of BN interphase is caused by the sintering aids corrosion, mainly the reaction of Al2O3, and matrix compression. The stress distribution is simulated via finite element analysis proving that up to 17.5 GPa and 17.0 GPa stress originated from matrix shrinkage during sintering process is applied to the fiber and interphase respectively, making the fiber deformation and interphase fragmentation. The degraded fiber strength and destroyed interphase structure weaken the load-bearing capacity and crack deflection ability, causing degradation of mechanical properties and reliability of composites. This work helps to comprehensively understand and optimize the properties of SiCf/SiC composites prepared by NITE process.
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Composites Part B: Engineering is a journal that publishes impactful research of high quality on composite materials. This research is supported by fundamental mechanics and materials science and engineering approaches. The targeted research can cover a wide range of length scales, ranging from nano to micro and meso, and even to the full product and structure level. The journal specifically focuses on engineering applications that involve high performance composites. These applications can range from low volume and high cost to high volume and low cost composite development.
The main goal of the journal is to provide a platform for the prompt publication of original and high quality research. The emphasis is on design, development, modeling, validation, and manufacturing of engineering details and concepts. The journal welcomes both basic research papers and proposals for review articles. Authors are encouraged to address challenges across various application areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, aerospace, automotive, and other surface transportation. The journal also covers energy-related applications, with a focus on renewable energy. Other application areas include infrastructure, off-shore and maritime projects, health care technology, and recreational products.