Session 3. Ceramic Matrix Composites 

Session Chair

Prof. Xinghong ZHANG Harbin Institute of Technology

Session Co-Chair

	Prof. Guojun ZHANG Donghua University
	Prof. Dewei NI Shanghai Institute of Ceramics，CAS

Session Information

Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) are materials in which one or more different ceramic phases are deliberately added, in order to increase some property that is not controlled by the monolithic ceramic materials. The majority of CMCs contain a ceramic matrix (alumina, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, titanium carbide, and several types of glass) with metallic or ceramic fibers (short fibers such as whiskers or long fibers) or particulates as reinforcements. In general, CMCs are resistant to high temperatures and have good wear resistance, nice electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and thermal expansion. CMCs have been used as liquid rocket engine nozzles, space shuttle nose cones, aircraft brake discs, etc., and have become an important branch of high-tech new materials.

Submitted Articles

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