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Hi-Nicalon Fiber-Reinforced Celsian Matrix Composites: Influence of Interface ModificationUnidirectional celsian matrix composites having 42-45 vol % of uncoated or BN-SIC coated Hi-Nicalon fibers were tested in three-point bend at room temperature. The uncoated fiber-reinforced composites showed catastrophic failure with strength of 210 35 MPa and a flat fracture surface. In contrast, composites reinforced with coated fibers exhibited graceful failure with extensive fiber pullout. Values of first matrix cracking stress and strain were 435 +/- 35 MPa and 0.27 +/- 0.01%, respectively, with ultimate strength as high as 960 MPa. The elastic Young modulus of the uncoated and coated fiber-reinforced composites were 184 +/- 4 GPa and 165 +/- 5 GPa, respectively. Fiber push-through tests and microscopic examination indicated no chemical reaction at the uncoated or coated fiber-matrix interface. The low strength of composite with uncoated fibers is due to degradation of the fiber strength from mechanical damage during processing. Because both the coated- and uncoated-fiber-reinforced composites exhibited weak interfaces, the beneficial effect of the BN-SIC dual layer is primarily the protection of fibers from mechanical damage during processing.
Document ID
19990079368
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bansal, Narottam P.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Eldridge, Jeffrey I.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1998
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Materials Research
Publisher: Materials Research Society
Volume: 13
Issue: 6
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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