Boron SiC Composites
Boron/epoxy composites have excellent tensile property retention with increasing temperature
- At 500F: Lose 10% of modulus and 20% strength
SiC has a surface that can be modified by changing the fabrication method to improve bonding with specific metals.
Uses
- Aerospace and consumer markets for medium to high temperatures 600-900F (315-480C)
Specialty Fibers
- Carbon fibers with fluorine for CF fibers for electrical
- Al fiber with high modulus as Al reinforcement for radar evade
- Nitrides resist thermal shock and CLTE is less than Al
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