Effect of the incorporation of SiC nanowire on mullite/SiC protective coating for carbon/carbon composites

• Published in: Corrosion science Vol. 107; pp. 85 - 95
• Main Authors: Jianfeng, Huang, Lei, Zhou, Liyun, Cao, Haibo, Ouyang, Wei, Hao, Cuiyan, Li, Jie, Fei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2016
• Subjects: A. Ceramic matrix composites; B. Weight loss; C. Oxidation; A. Ceramic matrix composites; B. Weight loss; C. Oxidation

•A SiC nanowire-toughened mullite coating was prepared by a two-step technique.•The microstructure and mechanical property of the coating were investigated.•The toughening mechanism of SiC nanowires in the coating was investigated.•The weight loss of the coated samples was only 0.03% after 50 therma...