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7027547 
Journal Article 
Synthesis of tailored 2D SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites with BN/C interphase through ICVI 
Udayakumar, A; Raole, PM; Balasubramanian, M; , 
2011 
Yes 
Journal of Nuclear Materials
ISSN: 0022-3115 
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV 
AMSTERDAM 
417 
1-3 
363-366 
WOS:000297383000085 
Synthesis of 2D SiCf/SiC composites for applications in fusion reactors is a challenging task due to the stringent specification requirements on various mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties, chemical compatibility (with Pb-Li), oxidation resistance and irradiation resistance. Three types of SiCf/SiC composites with C interface and BN interface, with and without intermediate heat treatment are prepared through isothermal and isobaric chemical vapor infiltration process. Dense SiC seal coat applied to the composites has improved their oxidation resistance. The tensile, flexural and fracture toughness values of composite with BN interface were found to be improved by stabilizing the BN interface through thermal treatment. The electrical and thermal conductivity values obtained for composites with C interface are in the range of 10-29 S/m and 2.5-3.25 W/mK for the temperature range 500-900 degrees C as required for fusion reactor applications. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. 
14th International Conference on Fusion Reactor Materials (ICFRM) 
Sapporo, JAPAN