Method to limit silicon in b4c particulate based cmc composites

A fiber reinforced composite component, comprising:

• a first fiber layer comprising a plurality of first carbon fibers;
• a second fiber layer comprising a plurality of second carbon fibers;
• a third fiber layer comprising a plurality of third carbon fibers;
• a first layer of ceramic particles located between the first fiber layer and the second fiber layer, the first layer of ceramic particles having a first group of ceramic particles;
• a second layer of ceramic particles located between the second fiber layer and the third fiber layer, the second layer of ceramic particles having a second group of ceramic particles;
• a plurality of carbon/carbon members located through the first fiber layer, the first layer of ceramic particles, the second fiber layer, the second layer of ceramic particles, and the third fiber layer;
• a carbon matrix material encapsulating the plurality of first carbon fibers, the plurality of second carbon fibers, the plurality of third carbon fibers, the plurality of carbon/carbon members, the first layer of ceramic particles, and the second layer of ceramic particles, wherein the carbon matrix material defines a plurality of pores;
• and
• a silicon material located in the plurality of pores.