Category: Composite
Tribological properties of alumina reinforced composites
Composite materials reinforced (filled) with ceramic particles/fibers (e.g., alumina) are extensively used in the applications in which tribological properties (wear rate, coefficient of friction) are…
Self-lubricating ceramic composites
Strong ionic or covalent bonds between the atoms of ceramic materials determine their strength, hardness, high melting point, modulus of elasticity (rigidity), temperature and chemical…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Sol-gel process
Sol-gel Infiltration – description Sol-Gel process of a fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites involves preparation of the matrix from a liquid colloidal suspension of fine…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Slurry Infiltration
Slurry is a dispersion of ceramic particles in a liquid carrier, which may also contain additives such as binders and wetting agents. Slurry Infiltration method…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Direct Oxidation Process
Direct Metal Oxidation (DIMOX) – description Direct metal oxidation process (Dimox) of Ceramic Matrix Composites fabrication is a type of Reactive Melt Infiltration (RMI) technique,…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Liquid phase Infiltration
The methods of fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites, utilizing infiltration of a liquid into long continuous fibers, are as follows: Infiltration of molten ceramic Slurry…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Liquid phase Infiltration
The methods of fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites, utilizing infiltration of a liquid into long continuous fibers, are as follows Infiltration of molten ceramic Slurry…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI)
Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) – description Chemical Vapor Infiltration method of Ceramic Matrix Composites fabrication is a process, in which reactant gases diffuse into an…
Fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Polymer Infiltration and Pyrolysis (PIP)
Polymer Infiltration and Pyrolysis (PIP) is the method of fabrication of Ceramic Matrix Composites comprising an infiltration of a low viscosity polymer into the reinforcing…
Interphases
Interaction between the matrix and the reinforcing fibers provides higher toughness of a ceramic composite as compared to the matrix material in the monolithic state….
