C/C and C/SiC Composites for Aerospace Applications

This chapter deals with different aspects of the carbon fibre-reinforced carbon composites (C/C) and carbon fibre-reinforced silicon carbide composites (C/SiC), especially for aerospace applications. The reinforcement and matrix materials and the process technologies developed for these composites are discussed. Typical mechanical and thermal properties at room and high temperatures are also presented, together with some actual and potential aerospace applications. Some products developed in India are also included.