Precursor‐derived Covalent Ceramics*

The preparation of ceramic materials from preceramic compounds provides a means for the synthesis of new materials which cannot be obtained by conventional methods. An example is shown in the figure, which shows carbon‐fiber‐reinforced silicon carbide coated with silicon carbonitride prepared by dip‐coating the substrate with a slurry made of polyhydridomethylsilazane and silicon powder. Progress and applicational examples are reviewed magnified image .