The mechanical properties at high temperature of Si3N4/BN fibrous monolithi
c ceramics were tested. The flexural strength of SiC whisker reinforced Si3
N4/BN fibrous monolithic ceramics from 25 degreesC to 1200 degreesC were in
vestigated. The strength degraded slowly from 1000 degreesC to 1200 degrees
C which was different to Si3N4 monolithic ceramics. The creep behaviors of
the material at different temperatures were characterized. Si3N4/BN fibrous
monolithic ceramics possess high creep resistance. The chemical compositio
n and microstructure of the composites were analyzed by XRD and SEM. (C) 20
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