Silicificated multidimensional reinforced carbon-carbon materials for a wide range of applications

• Published in: Inorganic materials Vol. 53; no. 1; pp. 1 - 16
• Main Authors: Makarov, N. A., Guseva, T. V., Bardin, N. G., Rodimov, O. I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Moscow Pleiades Publishing 2017; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Cutting tools; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Inorganic Chemistry; Materials Science; fiber; reinforcement; matrix; structural material; composite; silicification
• ISSN: 0020-1685; 1608-3172
• DOI: 10.1134/S0020168516130033

Improvement of reinforcement schemes and production processes using different types of carbon matrices and reinforcing fibers makes it possible to change the properties of carbon-carbon composites in a wide range depending on the operating conditions. One of the most promising ways to improve oxidation resistance of the composites is a bulk liquid silicon infiltration, which makes it possible to use them in optical and friction systems, as a ballistic protection of vehicles and aircraft, as cutting and grinding tools, and as a thermal protection of spacecrafts.