ABSTRACT

A majority of monolithic ceramic processes involve slurry processing. This includes traditional ceramics as well as high performance ceramics such as alumina, silicon carbide, and silicon nitride. A number of ceramic matrix composite systems also utilize slurry processing. The subject of slurry processing of monolithic ceramics will not be covered in detail. However, some background information will be presented in this chapter to set the stage for descriptions of use of this method in fabricating ceramic composites. This chapter primarily covers the use of slurry processing methods to fabricate whisker reinforced ceramics.