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Silicon melt infiltrated, SiC-based ceramic matrix composites (MI-CMCs) have been developed for use in gas turbine engines. These materials are particularly suited to use in gas turbines due to their low porosity, high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, high toughness and high matrix cracking stress. Several variations of the overall fabrication process for these materials are possible, but this paper will focus on “prepreg” and “slurry cast” MI-CMCs with particular reference to applications in power generation gas turbines. These composites have recently been commercialized under the name of HiPerComp™.
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Corman, G.S., Luthra, K.L. (2005). Silicon Melt Infiltrated Ceramic Composites (HiPerComp™). In: Bansal, N.P. (eds) Handbook of Ceramic Composites. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23986-3_5
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