A significant improvement of the mechanical performance was observed following the introduction of rare earth oxides in ZrB-based ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHTCMCs), resulting in the formation of ternary boro-carbides of general formula REBC, belonging to a new class of layered compounds akin to MAX phases. These layered phases possess high melting points and could be responsible for the toughening of UHTCMCs, but their formation, properties and role were never fully investigated. In this study we focused on the potential routes for the synthesis of YBC phases at temperatures typical of UHTC sintering, starting from YO, carbon and four different boron sources (B, BO, BN, BC) and their microstructure was analysed by SEM, XRD and TEM. The mixture with BC led to the highest selectivity towards the formation of YBC and was selected to fabricate a long carbon fibre reinforced YBC ceramic composite, which was mechanically tested displaying a flexural strength of 380 MPa. Finally, the chemical stability in air of these materials was assessed.

Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of lamellar YB2C2 - based ultra-high temperature ceramic composites

Vinci A
Primo
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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Zoli L
Secondo
Writing – Review & Editing
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Silvestroni L
Writing – Review & Editing
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Gilli N
Methodology
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Sciti D
Ultimo
Supervision
2023

Abstract

A significant improvement of the mechanical performance was observed following the introduction of rare earth oxides in ZrB-based ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHTCMCs), resulting in the formation of ternary boro-carbides of general formula REBC, belonging to a new class of layered compounds akin to MAX phases. These layered phases possess high melting points and could be responsible for the toughening of UHTCMCs, but their formation, properties and role were never fully investigated. In this study we focused on the potential routes for the synthesis of YBC phases at temperatures typical of UHTC sintering, starting from YO, carbon and four different boron sources (B, BO, BN, BC) and their microstructure was analysed by SEM, XRD and TEM. The mixture with BC led to the highest selectivity towards the formation of YBC and was selected to fabricate a long carbon fibre reinforced YBC ceramic composite, which was mechanically tested displaying a flexural strength of 380 MPa. Finally, the chemical stability in air of these materials was assessed.
2023
Istituto di Scienza, Tecnologia e Sostenibilità per lo Sviluppo dei Materiali Ceramici - ISSMC (ex ISTEC)
Ceramic-Matrix Composites (CMCs)
Ultra-High-Temperature-Ceramics
Rare Earth oxides
Microstructure
Mechanical Properties
Powder Synthesis
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