18819288. RECESSION RESISTANT INTERMEDIATE LAYER FOR CMC VANE (ROLLS-ROYCE PLC)
RECESSION RESISTANT INTERMEDIATE LAYER FOR CMC VANE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David J. Thomas of Indianapolis IN (US)
Thomas Nixon of Indianapolis IN (US)
Michael Whittle of London (GB)
Jeffrey Crutchfield of Indianapolis IN (US)
RECESSION RESISTANT INTERMEDIATE LAYER FOR CMC VANE
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18819288 titled 'RECESSION RESISTANT INTERMEDIATE LAYER FOR CMC VANE
Original Abstract Submitted
A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component is provided that includes: a CMC body in which an environmental protection layer is completely embedded within a CMC material of the CMC body, the environmental protection layer comprising a ceramic that has a higher impact and/or environmental resistance than the CMC material. Methods for manufacturing the CMC component are also provided.