Eutectic AlSi alloy was pressure infiltrated into a porous C/C skeleton to develop a low cost new C/C composite for application without extreme high temperature. C/C composite possessed a density of 1.7 g/cm3 was prepared for comparison. The effects of filling AlSi with and without Al-Ti-C grain refiner on the microstructure and properties of C/C composites were mainly studied. Result indicated that the introduced AlSi interpenetrated with C/C skeleton and made the composites compact. In comparison with C/C composite, the compressive strength and particle erosion resistance were greatly enhanced while the density and thermal expansion coefficient (CTE) increased slightly. After adding the refiner, Si network involved dendritic Al in C/C-AlSi was transformed to refined mixed AlSi, Al bulk and Si surrounded dendritic Al, and two kinds of micro-cracks came into being, which resulted in the decreased strength, improved erosion property and increased CTE of C/C-AlSiR. Both AlSi textures and micro-cracks in the modified C/C composites determined the crack propagation and led to their different compressive behaviors and anti-erosion abilities.
SongQShenQLFuQG, et al.
Selective growth of SiC nanowires in interlaminar matrix for improving in-plane strengths of laminated carbon/carbon composites. J Mater Sci Technol2019;
35: 2799–2808.
2.
ZengYWangDNXiongX, et al.
Ablation-resistant carbide Zr0.8Ti0.2C0.74B0.26 for oxidizing environments up to 3000°C. Nat Commun2017;
8: 1–9.
3.
TangPJHuCLPangSY, et al.
Interfacial modification and cyclic ablation behaviors of a SiC/ZrB2-SiC/SiC triple-layer coating for C/SiC composites at above 2000°C. Corros Sci2020;
169: 108604.
4.
FangCQHuangBYYangX, et al.
Effects of LaB6 on the microstructures and ablation properties of 3D C/C-SiC-ZrB2-LaB6 composites. J Eur Ceram Soc2020;
40: 2781–2790.
5.
GuoWJYeYCBaiSX, et al.
Preparation and formation mechanism of C/C-SiC composites using polymer-Si slurry reactive melt infiltration. Ceram Int2020;
46: 5586–5593.
6.
CuiYYLiAJLiB, et al.
Microstructure and ablation mechanism of C/C-SiC composites. J Eur Ceram Soc2014;
34: 171–177.
7.
LiuLLiHJShiXH, et al.
Effect of Cu particles on the ablation properties of C/C composites. Solid State Sci2013;
25: 78–84.
8.
KouGGuoLJLiZQ, et al.
Microstructure and flexural properties of C/C-Cu composites strengthened with in-situ grown carbon nanotubes. J Alloy Compd2017;
694: 1054–1060.
9.
NingYFFanSWWangL, et al.
Effect of FeSi2 content on tribological properties of C/C-SiC-FeSi2 composites. Ceram Int2019;
45: 23431–23443.
10.
ZhouWLiY.Mechanical response and microstructure of 2D carbon fiber reinforced CMCs containing Cu-Si alloy exposed to fatigue stresses. Compos Part B-Eng2019;
160: 76–83.
11.
YinJZhangHBXiongX, et al.
Influence of applied load on wear behavior of C/C-Cu composites under electric current. Prog Nat Sci-Mater2017;
27: 192–196.
12.
YaghobizadehOSedghiABaharvandiHR.Effect of Ti3SiC2 on the ablation behavior and mechanism of Cf-C-SiC-Ti3SiC2 composites under oxyacetylene torch at 3000°C. Ceram Int2019;
45: 777–785.
13.
FanXMYinXWHeSS, et al.
Friction and wear behaviors of C/C-SiC composites containing Ti3SiC2. Wear2012;
274-275: 188–195.
14.
CaoXShiQYLiuDM, et al.
Fabrication of in situ carbon fiber/aluminum composites via friction stir processing: evaluation of microstructural, mechanical and tribological behaviors. Compos Part B-Eng2018;
139: 97–105.
15.
ManuKMSRaagLARajanTPD, et al.
Self-lubricating bidirectional carbon reinforced smart aluminum composites by squeeze infiltration process. J Mater Sci Technol2019;
35: 2559–2569.
16.
LeeSKByunJHHongSH.Effect of fiber geometry on the elastic constants of the plain woven fabric reinforced aluminum matrix composites. Mat Sci Eng A-Struct2003;
347: 346–358.
17.
LiGLQuYDYangYH, et al.
Improved multi-orientation dispersion of short carbon fibers in aluminum matrix composite prepared with square crucible by mechanical stirring. J Mater Sci Technol2020;
40: 81–87.
18.
LiuZYZhangGDLiH, et al.
Al infiltrated C-C hybrid composites. Mater Design2005;
26: 83–87.
19.
YuHYShiXLXuFM, et al.
Effect of infiltration copper or aluminum on flexural strength of C/C composite materials. Mater Mech Eng2007;
31: 61–64.
20.
LiaoJHChenZFLiBB, et al.
Microstructure and mechanical properties of Cf/SiC-Al composites fabricated by PIP and vacuum pressure infiltration processes. J Alloy Compd2019;
803: 934–941.
21.
ZhaoKGaoTYangHB, et al.
Influence of a new AlTiC–B master alloy on the casting and extruding behaviors of 7050 alloys. J Alloy Compd2020;
820: 153089.
22.
DingWWXuCHouXG, et al.
Preparation and synthesis thermokinetics of novel Al-Ti-C-La composite mater alloys. J Alloy Compd2019;
776: 904–911.
23.
ZhengQJZhangLLJiangHX, et al.
Effect mechanisms of micro-alloying element La on microstructure and mechanical properties of hypoeutectic Al-Si alloys. J Mater Sci Technol2020;
47: 142–151.
24.
XueJWuWYMaJB, et al.
Study on the effect of CeO2 for fabricating in-situ TiB2/A356 composites with improved mechanical properties. Mat Sci Eng A-Struct2020;
786: 139416.
25.
GengRJiaSQQiuF, et al.
Effects of nanosized TiC and TiB2 particles on the corrosion behavior of Al-Mg-Si alloy. Corros Sci2020;
167: 108479.
26.
YuanDYangXWuSS, et al.
Development of high strength and toughness nano-SiCp/A356 composites with ultrasonic vibration and squeeze casting. J Mater Process Tech2019;
269: 1–9.
27.
TaoRZhaoYTKaiXZ, et al.
The effects of Er addition on the microstructure and properties of an in situ nano ZrB2-reinforced A356.2 composite. J Alloy Compd2018;
731: 200–209.
28.
XuCXiaoWLZhaoWT, et al.
Microstructure and formation mechanism of grain-refining particles in Al-Ti-C-RE grain refiners. J Rare Earth2015;
33: 553–560.
29.
LiuLLiHJHaoK, et al.
Effect of SiC location on the ablation of C/C-SiC composites in two heat fluxes. J Mater Sci Technol2015;
31: 345–354.
30.
LiuLLiHJFengW, et al.
Effect of surface ablation products on the ablation resistance of C/C-SiC composites under oxyacetylene torch. Corros Sci2013;
67: 60–66.
31.
ZhangJJLiuSCLuYP, et al.
Liquid rolling of woven carbon fibers reinforced Al5083-matrix composites. Mater Design2016;
95: 89–96.
32.
PepiMSquillaciotiRPfleddererL, et al.
Solid particle erosion testing of helicopter rotor blade materials. J Fail Anal Prevent2012;
12: 96–108.
