Effect of the polycarbosilane structure on its final ceramic yield

Houbu Li, Litong Zhang, Laifei Cheng, Yiguang Wang*, Zhaoju Yu, Muhe Huang, Huibin Tu, Haiping Xia

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Abstract

The ceramic yield of a new polycarbosilane is discussed based on its structure, including vinyl functionality, branched structure, as well as polymer molecular weight. The cross-linking behavior of this polymer is studied up to 400 °C. According to the cross-linking mechanism, the optimized heat-treatment conditions can be obtained for a high ceramic yield. The product pyrolysized at 1400 °C has a composition close to 1.1:1 Si:C with a ceramic yield of about 70%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)887-891
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the European Ceramic Society
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ceramic yield
  • Cross-linking
  • Polycarbosilane structure
  • Precursors-organic
  • SiC

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