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COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume 66, Issue 7-8, Pages 1056-1062Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2005.07.025
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metal-matrix composites (MMCs); environmental degradation; liquid metal infiltration
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The presence of Al4C3 in Al/SiC composites may activate degradation of the material by its interaction with water; even moisture may cause its environmental degradation. It has been demonstrated that incorporation of 6 vol% SiO2 powders into SiCP preforms before processing by pressureless infiltration prevents formation of Al4C3. Analysis by electron back-scattered diffraction confirms that regardless of its crystal structure (alpha-quartz or alpha-cristobalite), SiO2 completely reacts to form MgAl2O4. The metal/composite interface microstructure condition of the specimens processed under the most severe conditions (1100 degrees C for 60 min), four months later confirms the effectiveness of the SiO2 powders. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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