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Discontinuous silicon carbide fiber reinforced glass composites
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-05
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Granted: 1983-08-16
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Expires: 2002-02-05
Abstract
Abstract Discontinuous silicon carbide fiber reinforced glass composites are disclosed having high strength, fracture toughness, and oxidative stability, even in high temperature oxidative environments. Disclosed composites include silicon carbide fiber reinforced borosilicate glass, high silica content glass, and aluminosilicate glass. Flexural strengths in excess of 20,000 psi (138 MPa) at temperatures in excess of 500° C. are attained with such composites.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl M. Prewo
- 👤 John J. Brennan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 18:45
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03C; C03C14/00; C03C14/002; C03C2214/00; C03C2214/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A silicon carbide fiber reinforced glass composite consisting essentially of about 15% to about 50% by volume high strength and high modulus of elasticity discontinuous silicon carbide fibers laid up in substantially in-plane random orientation in a glass matrix selected from the group consisting of borosilicate glass, high silica content glass, aluminosilicate glass, and mixtures thereof, so as to produce strength and fracture toughness properties greater than that of the glass matrix at temperatures in excess of 300° C. in an oxidizing environment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A silicon carbide fiber reinforced glass composite consisting essentially of about 15% to about 50% by volume high strength and high modulus of elasticity discontinuous silicon carbide fibers laid up in substantially in-plane random orientation in a glass matrix selected from the group consisting of borosilicate glass, high silica content glass, aluminosilicate glass, and mixtures thereof, so as to produce strength and fracture toughness properties greater than that of the glass matrix at temperatures in excess of 300° C. in an oxidizing environment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composite of claim 1 having a flexural strength greater than 10,000 psi (68.8 MPa) at temperatures in excess of 300° C. in an oxidizing environment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composite of claim 1 having a flexural strength greater than 20,000 psi (138 MPa) at temperatures in excess of 300° C. in an oxidizing environment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composite of claim 1 having a fracture toughness greater than 3 MPa/m 3/2 at temperatures in excess of 300° C. in an oxidizing environment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composite of claim 1 having a fracture toughness greater than 5 MPa/m 3/2 at temperatures in excess of 300° C. in an oxidizing environment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composite of claim 1 wherein the glass matrix is borosilicate glass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composite of claim 1 wherein the silicon carbide fiber is present in an amount about 15% to about 50% by volume.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A silicon carbide fiber reinforced glass composite consisting essentially of about 15% to about 50% by volume high strength, high modulus of elasticity silicon carbide fibers having an average length of about 1 cm to about 3 cm laid up in substantially in-plane random orientation in a low coefficient of thermal expansion glass matrix selected from the group consisting of borosilicate glass, high silica content glass, aluminosilicate glass and mixtures thereof, producing a composite with flexural strength and fracture toughness properties greater than the glass matrix at elevated temperatures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A silicon carbide fiber reinforced glass composite consisting essentially of about 15% to about 50% by volume high strength, high modulus of elasticity silicon carbide fibers having an average length of about 1 cm to about 3 cm laid up in substantially in-plane random orientation in a low coefficient of thermal expansion glass matrix selected from the group consisting of borosilicate glass, high silica content glass, aluminosilicate glass and mixtures thereof, producing a composite with flexural strength and fracture toughness properties greater than the glass matrix at elevated temperatures.
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