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Soldering Methods for Preparing Permanent Joints of Ceramic Composite Materials with Metals (Review Article)

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Use of soldering methods for preparing high-temperature permanent joints of silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites (CMC) with metals is analyzed. The main problems in joining CMC with metals are considered associated with poor wettability of CMC with molten metals, a significant difference in the LTEC of CMC and metals, and formation of substances with high hardness and brittleness within a connecting layer. Analysis of practical experience of using traditional and diffusion soldering methods for joining CMC of the Cf/SiC type with metal alloys based on Ni, Nb, Ti, Mo, and stainless steel is provided. The most typical solder compositions and soldering process production methods are considered. It is shown that these technologies make it possible to create reliable and strong joints for CMC components and various metals.

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Kulik, V.I., Nilov, A.S., Bogachev, E.A. et al. Soldering Methods for Preparing Permanent Joints of Ceramic Composite Materials with Metals (Review Article). Refract Ind Ceram 62, 216–225 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11148-021-00586-5

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