C04B35/803

SEAL COATING FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE
20180311934 · 2018-11-01 ·

A system may include a first component that includes a substrate including a ceramic or a CMC, a bond coat on the substrate, and a seal coating including at least one rare earth silicate on the bond coat. The system also includes a second component that defines a surface. The surface of the second component contacts the seal coating, and the first component and the second component are substantially stationary relative to each other.

SEAL COATING FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE
20180311934 · 2018-11-01 ·

A system may include a first component that includes a substrate including a ceramic or a CMC, a bond coat on the substrate, and a seal coating including at least one rare earth silicate on the bond coat. The system also includes a second component that defines a surface. The surface of the second component contacts the seal coating, and the first component and the second component are substantially stationary relative to each other.

Method for protecting a hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature environment
10112875 · 2018-10-30 · ·

A method for protecting the hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature combustion environment is provided. The structure includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) substrate (12). A thermal insulation material (14) is disposed on the substrate. A vapor resistant material (20) is applied through at least one surface of the hybrid ceramic structure while the hybrid ceramic structure is in a bisque condition that provides a degree of porosity to the hybrid ceramic structure so that the vapor resistant material is infiltrated through interstices available within a thickness of the hybrid ceramic structure.

Method for protecting a hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature environment
10112875 · 2018-10-30 · ·

A method for protecting the hybrid ceramic structure from moisture attack in a high temperature combustion environment is provided. The structure includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) substrate (12). A thermal insulation material (14) is disposed on the substrate. A vapor resistant material (20) is applied through at least one surface of the hybrid ceramic structure while the hybrid ceramic structure is in a bisque condition that provides a degree of porosity to the hybrid ceramic structure so that the vapor resistant material is infiltrated through interstices available within a thickness of the hybrid ceramic structure.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANEL FOR AN AIRCRAFT PROPULSION UNIT
20180290330 · 2018-10-11 · ·

The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a composite sandwich panel having a core formed of a plurality of cells extending vertically between a first skin and a second skin. The method includes creating at least one first strip and a second strip from a temporary material, each strip having at least one cavity having a succession of aligned half-cells, lining the cavity of the first strip with a fibrous ply, assembling the first strip and the second strip by interlocking the cavity of the first strip with the cavity of the second strip and trapping the fibrous ply therebetween, and trimming excess temporary material of the entirety of the strips formed during the preceding assembly step so as to form a new cavity which forms a succession of aligned half-cells.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPOSITE SANDWICH PANEL FOR AN AIRCRAFT PROPULSION UNIT
20180290330 · 2018-10-11 · ·

The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a composite sandwich panel having a core formed of a plurality of cells extending vertically between a first skin and a second skin. The method includes creating at least one first strip and a second strip from a temporary material, each strip having at least one cavity having a succession of aligned half-cells, lining the cavity of the first strip with a fibrous ply, assembling the first strip and the second strip by interlocking the cavity of the first strip with the cavity of the second strip and trapping the fibrous ply therebetween, and trimming excess temporary material of the entirety of the strips formed during the preceding assembly step so as to form a new cavity which forms a succession of aligned half-cells.

SILICON-BASED MATERIALS CONTAINING INDIUM AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME
20180201544 · 2018-07-19 ·

A ceramic component is generally provided that includes a silicon-based layer comprising a silicon-containing material (e.g., a silicon metal and/or a silicide) and about 0.001% to about 85% of an In-containing compound. For example, the silicon-based layer can be a bond coating directly on the surface of the substrate. Alternatively or additionally, the silicon-based layer can be an outer layer defining a surface of the substrate, with an environmental barrier coating on the surface of the substrate. Gas turbine engines are also generally provided that include such a ceramic component.

SILICON-BASED MATERIALS CONTAINING INDIUM AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME
20180201544 · 2018-07-19 ·

A ceramic component is generally provided that includes a silicon-based layer comprising a silicon-containing material (e.g., a silicon metal and/or a silicide) and about 0.001% to about 85% of an In-containing compound. For example, the silicon-based layer can be a bond coating directly on the surface of the substrate. Alternatively or additionally, the silicon-based layer can be an outer layer defining a surface of the substrate, with an environmental barrier coating on the surface of the substrate. Gas turbine engines are also generally provided that include such a ceramic component.

Silicon-based materials containing indium and methods of forming the same
09944563 · 2018-04-17 · ·

A ceramic component is generally provided that includes a silicon-based layer comprising a silicon-containing material (e.g., a silicon metal and/or a silicide) and about 0.001% to about 85% of an In-containing compound. For example, the silicon-based layer can be a bond coating directly on the surface of the substrate. Alternatively or additionally, the silicon-based layer can be an outer layer defining a surface of the substrate, with an environmental barrier coating on the surface of the substrate. Gas turbine engines are also generally provided that include such a ceramic component.

Silicon-based materials containing indium and methods of forming the same
09944563 · 2018-04-17 · ·

A ceramic component is generally provided that includes a silicon-based layer comprising a silicon-containing material (e.g., a silicon metal and/or a silicide) and about 0.001% to about 85% of an In-containing compound. For example, the silicon-based layer can be a bond coating directly on the surface of the substrate. Alternatively or additionally, the silicon-based layer can be an outer layer defining a surface of the substrate, with an environmental barrier coating on the surface of the substrate. Gas turbine engines are also generally provided that include such a ceramic component.