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FM Technologies Microwave Joining Information Sheet

• High Temperature Strength

Joints exhibit strengths comparable to the base material and do not degrade at high temperature. (The following results obtained from joined SiC_f/SiC_m composites.)

Flexural Stength = 138 MPa, tested at room temperature

Flexural Stength = 142 MPa, tested at 1100°C

• Exhibited Toughness Joints can be tailored to exhibit tough behavior. This is desirable when joining silicon carbide advanced composites.
• High Thermal Conductivity The thermal conductivity across the joint exhibit high thermal conductivity and increases with heat-treatment temperature.

• Microwave beam can be steered by optics as a means of localized heating. This is important for in situ joining and repair.