Enhancing the ablation resistance of C/C-HfC-ZrC-SiC composites via a molten-salt-deposited TiC coating

Key Points

• Ablation resistance significantly improves with titanium carbide coatings on C/C-HfC-ZrC-SiC composites, enhancing durability.
• Testing shows a notable increase in performance under extreme conditions, with melting salt deposition methods effectively utilized.
• Characterization techniques confirmed structural integrity and thermal properties of the molten-salt-deposited TiC coating.
• Optimizing coating methods may lead to advancements in materials for aerospace and defense industries.