Scanning Electron Micrographs
Oxide Interface Coatings

SEM image of zirconium oxide interface coating on silicon carbide fibers

SEM image (cross-section) of zirconium oxide interface coating on carbon fibers (white rings around each fiber) showing outstanding uniformity of coverage achieved by UVCVD

SEM image showing fiber pullout in ceramic matrix composite with zirconium oxide interface coating
Nitride Interface Coatings

SEM image of zirconium oxide interface coating on silicon carbide fibers

SEM image of zirconium oxide interface coating on silicon carbide fibers

SEM image showing zirconium oxide/hafnium oxide multilayered interface coatings on carbon fibers