matrixceramic
Matrix ceramic is a ceramic material that forms the binding matrix in ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). In these composites a ceramic reinforcement, such as fibers or particles, is embedded in the ceramic matrix to improve toughness, damage tolerance, and high-temperature performance relative to monolithic ceramics. The matrix provides the continuous phase that transfers load and binds the reinforcement.
Common ceramic matrices include silicon carbide (SiC), silicon nitride (Si3N4), alumina (Al2O3), zirconia (ZrO2), and silicon
Fabrication methods include chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) to deposit the matrix into a fiber preform, polymer
Properties of matrix ceramics typically feature retained strength at high temperatures, enhanced fracture toughness and damage