Study on the Highe-Temperature Mechanical of Al₂O_3f/SiO₂ and SiO_2f/SiO₂ Ceramic Matrix Composites

Abstract

Al2O3f/SiO2 and SiO2f/SiO2 ceramic matrix composites were manufactured by silica sol-infiltration-sintering method. The mechanical properties of composites under room temperature to 1200 °C were tested on-line with universal testing machine. It is found that Al2O3f/SiO2 composites present a higher strength than SiO2f/SiO2 at room temperature and 1000 °C. The strength of two composites dramatic decrease with temperature increased to 1200 °C. Also, SEM and XRD methods were adopted to investigate the micro-structure of cross-fraction and crystal phase of composites, indicating a strong interaction between fibers and matrix under high temperature. Finally, the dielectric properties of two composites under room temperature to 1200 °C were discussed.