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Title

Microstructural evolution of environmental barrier coatings in high-temperature steam

Authors

Elizabeth Opila, University of VirginiaFollow
Robert Golden, University of Virginia, USA
Cory Parker, University of Virginia, USA
Mackenzie Ridley, University of Virginia, USA

Conference Dates

June 24-29, 2018

Abstract

Environmental Barrier Coatings (EBCs) are required for use of SiC-based composites in hot sections of gas turbine engines. The primary function of EBCs is to limit the interaction of SiC with steam in the combustion environment. Due to the additional constraints of thermal expansion match and chemical compatibility with the SiC substrate, state-of-the art EBCs are typically fabricated from complex silicates. These silicates typically have sufficiently high silica activities that they also react with the steam by the following generic reaction.

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Recommended Citation

Elizabeth Opila, Robert Golden, Cory Parker, and Mackenzie Ridley, "Microstructural evolution of environmental barrier coatings in high-temperature steam" in "Thermal Barrier Coatings V", Prof. Dr. Robert Vaßen, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany Brian Hazel, Pratt & Whitney, USA Prof. Dr. Uwe Schulz, German Aerospace Center, Germany Dr. Michael J. Maloney, Pratt & Whitney, USA Dr. Ram Darolia, GE Aviation (Retired), USA Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2018). https://dc.engconfintl.org/tbcv/47