Silicon Carbide From Organosilanes and Application in Silica Gel Glass Composites

Abstract

ABSTRACTSeveral organosilanes were crosslinked and pyrolyzed to produce silicon carbide (SiC). Use of chemical crosslinking agents required lower temperatures and shorter times for curing and increased SiC char yields. Impregnating the silanes into sol-gel derived silica monoliths followed by crosslinking and pyrolysis resulted in hard and tough SiC/SiO2 composite bodies.