Preparation and Microstructure of Nano MoSi2-SiC Composite by Melt Infiltration Process
反应熔渗法制备纳米 MoSi2-SiC复合材料

MoSi2-SiC composite was successfully prepared by Si melt infiltration into Mo+C preforms. The crystal grain size of the resultant matrix is 150-600nm, and the size of SiC phase produced is 30-160nm which disperses homogeneously in the matrix. The strength of the composite is 214.8MPa, the toughness is 4.1MPa·m1/2, these mechanical properties are higher than that of single phase MoSi2. TEM results show lots of stacking faults, some dislocations, and twins existing in the composite.