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Long Fiber Reinforced Sol-Gel Derived Al2O3 Composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

J. J. Lannutti  and
D. E. Clark
J. J. Lannutti*
Affiliation:
Ceramics Division, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611
D. E. Clark*
Affiliation:
Ceramics Division, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611
*
*Nicalon, From Hexcel, Dublin, California
**Saffil, From ICI, Wilmington, Delaware
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Abstract

A simple casting technique was used to fabricate composites comprised of long fibers in an alumina matrix. Random fiber preforms were placed in trays and subsequently a liquid alumina sol was added and gelled. Dried sheets approximately 6 cm in diameter and 0.2 cm thick were prepared without cracking. The addition of glycerol to the sol improved drying properties, made the dry gel flexible, and permitted the lamination (plying) of several sheets.

Type
Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 32: Symposium B – Better Ceramics Through Chemistry I , 1984 , 375
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1984

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