The degradation behavior of SiC coated PIP-C/SiC composites in thermal cycling environment

C/SiC composites had been considered as structural material in complex and harsh environments, thermal stability was one of the key issues for C/SiC composites. This study aimed to investigate C/SiC composites in thermal cycling environment. SiC coating on carbon fibers via chemical vapor deposition at time from 0.5 h to 5 h was studied, and then the degradation behavior of coated C/SiC composites had been measured by thermal cycling tests. The results showed that the coating was continuous and uniform, with good surface adhesion. The interface of carbon fibers and SiC coating was partially destroyed during thermal shock tests. The degradation of mechanical properties was closely related to the evolution of the damage in the composites.