Microstructure evolution of SiC-ZrB2-ZrC coating on C/C composites at 1773 K under different oxygen partial pressures

The oxidation behavior of SiC-ZrB2-ZrC coating on C/C composites was investigated, basing on the microstructure evolution of oxide scale under different oxygen partial pressures at 1773 K. Similar experiments were conducted in SiC coatings, ZrB2 and ZrC ceramic sheets for comparison. The multiphase coating showed the better oxidation resistance at a higher oxygen partial pressure, and its mass change was 1.34% after isothermal oxidation for 6 h...