Composite article and method of making same
OwnerJames W. Warreninventor
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Abstract
A method of making a composite article and a composite article specifically adapted for use in high temperature, corrosive and errosive environments comprising a carbon fibrous substrate, including a pyrolytic carbon sheath formed about each fiber of the substrate; a metallic carbide, oxide, or nitride compliant coating over the coated fibers of the substrate; and an impermeable metallic carbide, oxide or nitride outer protective layer formed about the entire periphery of the coated substrate. In accordance with the method of the invention, the compliant metallic coating is applied to the fibers in a manner such that any mechanical stresses built-up in the substrate due to a mismatch between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the fibrous substrate and the coating are effectively accomodated.
Claims13
A carbon-silicon composite anisotropic article comprising a multiplicity of carbon fibers forming a shaped article, a coating of pyrolytic carbon extending over each of said fibers, a reaction formed diffusion coating of silicon extending substantially over each of said pyrolytic carbon coated fibers and substantially over the outer periphery of the article, said pyrolytic carbon coating and said silicon coating having been applied to said fibers in a manner whereby said fibers are free to move relative to said coatings, said carbon fibers and said silicon coating having a different coefficient of thermal expansion.
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