Table 1.
Properties of different types of minicomposite’ constituents that were used in this study.
| Fiber Type | Number of Fibers per Tow | Fiber Diameter (μm) | Fiber Volume Fractions (%) | Fiber Elastic Modulus (GPa) | Fiber Density (g/cc) | Interphase Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Nicalon-S | 500 | 12 | 16 and 25 | 400 | 3.1 | Boron Nitride (BN) |
| Hi-Nicalon | 500 | 14 | 10,16 and 25 | 270 | 2.74 | Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (PBN) &(BN) |