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Effects of radiation on SiC-based Nicalon fibers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2011

L.L. Snead ,
M. Osborne  and
K.L. More
L.L. Snead
Affiliation:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6087
M. Osborne
Affiliation:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy. New York 12180
K.L. More
Affiliation:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6087
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Abstract

This paper presents neutron and ion radiation effects in the Nicalon SiC polymer precursor fiber. It is shown that the serious structural degradation of this fiber and its composites (e.g., CVD SiC/Nicalon) previously reported for the standard grade of Nicalon is primarily due to the presence of the silicon oxycarbide phase. Results supporting this interpretation include microstructural analysis as well as post irradiation mechanical property measurements. Preliminary results of the effects of irradiation on low-oxygen Nicalon fibers are presented. The reduced oxygen content fibers exhibit radiation-induced density, strength, and Weibull's and Young's moduli changes typical of monolithic ceramic materials. This contrasts sharply with the poor irradiation behavior of the standard Nicalon fiber and suggests that improved radiation resistance can be expected in SiC/SiC composites fabricated with low oxygen Nicalon fibers.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 10 , Issue 3 , March 1995 , pp. 736 - 747
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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