Ceramic Matrix Composites: Microstructure, Properties and Applications

It is well recognized that the mechanical performance of materials is dependant upon the composition of their microstructures. By judiciously adjusting the composition new properties can be developed. This comprehensive new book evaluates the microstructure-property relationships of various ceramic-matrix composites. Organized into five sections, it examines fibre, whisker, and particulate-reinforced ceramic composites; graded and layered composites; nanostructured ceramic composites; and refractory and specialty ceramic composites, such as magnesia-spinel composites; superplastic ceramic composites; oxide-carbon metal systems; and highly porous carbon-carbon composites.

Table of Contents:
FIBRE, WHISKER AND PARTICULATE-REINFORCED COMPOSITES Fibrous monolithic ceramics, Y-H. Koh Introduction History of fibrous monolithic ceramics Processing of fibrous monolithic ceramics Structures of fibrous monolithic ceramics Mechanical properties of fibrous monolithic ceramics Future trends References Whisker reinforced silicon nitride ceramics, M.D. Pugh and M. Brochu Introduction Fabrication Properties of whisker-reinforced silicon nitride ceramics Applications References Fibre reinforced glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites, R. Banerjee and N.R. Bose Introduction Types of fibre suitable as reinforcements in different glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites Methods for manufacturing different fibre reinforced glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites Properties of glass/glass-ceramic matrix composites Micro-structural observation Application areas Future trends References Particulate composites, R.I. Todd, University of Oxford, UK Introduction Powder processing and microstructural development of particulate composites Thermal microstresses in particulate composites Toughening of particulate composites Room temperature strength of particulate composites High temperature strength of particular composites Wear of particulate composites Future trends References PART 2 GRADED AND LAYERED COMPOSITES Functionally-graded ceramic composites, I-M Low, R D Skala and P Manurung Introduction Infiltration kinetics and characteristics Infiltration processing of LGMs Characterisation and properties of alumina-matrix LGMs Concluding remarks Acknowledgments References SiAlON based functionally graded materials, H Mandal, A University, and N Çalis Acikbas Introduction Functionally graded materials SiAlON ceramics Functionally graded SiAlON ceramics Production techniques of functionally graded SiAlON ceramics Concluding remarks References Design of tough ceramic laminates by residual stresses control, N Orlovskaya, M Lugovy, J Kuebler, S Yarmolenko, and J Sankar Introduction Processing of Si3N4-TiN and B4C-SiC ceramic laminates Si3N4 based laminates B4C based laminates Likely future trends of ceramic laminate development and application Acknowledgments References Hardness of multilayered ceramics, W.J. Clegg, F. Giuliani, Y. Long, S.J. Lloyd, and J.M. Molina-Aldareguia Introduction Behaviour of multilayer structures Hardening mechanisms in multilayers Microstructural changes due to making a multilayer Conclusions Future trends Further reading References NANOSTRUCTURED CERAMIC COMPOSITES Nanophase ceramic composites, L. Yongli Introduction Micro-nano type ceramic composites Nano-nano type ceramic composites Fabrication of nanoceramic Conclusions and future trends References Nanostructured coatings on advanced carbon materials, Y. Morisada and Y. Miyamoto Introduction Coating method of nanostructured SiC Applications of nanostructured SiC coatings in advanced composites Conclusions References Processing and microstructural control of metal reinforced ceramic matrix nanocomposites, W.D. Kaplan and A. Avishai Introduction Processing Microstructure Properties Future trends References Carbon nanotubes-ceramic composites, A. Peigney and C. Laurent Introduction Structure, synthesis and properties of carbon nanotubes Preparation of CNT-ceramic composites Properties of CNT-ceramic composites Conclusions and future trends Sources of further information References Machinable nanocomposite ceramics, R. Wang Introduction Design principles of machine ceramics Al2O3-LaPO4. Si3N4/h-BN Machinable nanocomposites Conclusions References REFRACTORY AND SPECIALITY CERAMIC COMPOSITES Magnesia-spinel (MgAl2O4) composite refractory materials, C. Aksel and F.L. Riley Introduction Crystal structures Production of MgAl2O4 Densification In-situ formed/preformed spinel based refractories Industrial applications and properties of magnesia-spinel materials Thermal shock Mechanical properties and thermal shock behaviour of magnesia-spinel composite refractory materials Conclusions Acknowledgements Future trends Sources of further information References Thermal shock of ceramic matrix composites, C. Kastriteas, P. Smith and J. Yeomans Introduction Thermal shock of brittle materials: The induced stress field Experimental methods Thermal shock of monolithic ceramics Thermal shock of particulate- and whisker-reinforced CMCs Thermal shock of fibre-reinforced CMCs Concluding remarks References Superplastic ceramic composites, A. Dominguez-Rodriguez and D. Gómez-García, and F. Wakai Introduction Macro and microscopic superplastic characteristics Accommodation processes controlling superplasticity Parameters improving superplasticity Applications of superplasticity Future trends Acknowledgments References NON-OXIDE CERAMIC COMPOSITES Interfaces in non-oxide ceramic composites, S. Turan and K.M. Knowles Introduction Assessment of the accuracy of transmission electron microscopy electron microscopy techniques for the detection and measurement of film thickness at interfaces Wetting, non-wetting and dewetting behaviour of interphase boundaries in non-oxide ceramic composites Equilibrium film thickness at interphase boundaries The effect of intergranular film composition on the equilibrium film thickness Crystallography of interphase boundaries Future trends References Sialons, Z.B. Yu and D.P. Thompson Introduction Sialons Challenges in toughening and strengthening sialons Sialon composites References Carbon-ceramic alloys, C. Balázsi Introduction Carbon as fugitive additive for porous silicon nitride processing Comparison of silicon nitrides with carbon additions prepared by hot isostatic pressing and pressureless sintering In situ processing of Si3N4/SiC composites by carbon addition Silicon nitride ceramics reinforced with carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes Concluding remarks References Silicon nitride and silicon carbide-based ceramics, Y. Zhang Introduction Material selection Material characterization Erosion response Microstructure and mechanical properties Microstructure and erosion mechanisms Conclusions References Oxynitride glasses-glass ceramics, S. Hampshire Introduction Potential applications Oxynitride glass/glass ceramic composites Oxynitride glass -silicon carbide composites Conclusion References Functionally graded ceramics, G. Anné, J. Vleugels, and O. Van der Biest Introduction Functionally graded ceramics concept Processing of FGMs FGM design for structural applications Future trends Further reading References