The influence of ablation products on the ablation resistance of C/C–SiC composites and the growth mechanism of SiO2 nanowires*
Li Xian-Hui, Yan Qing-Zhi†, Mi Ying-Ying, Han Yong-Jun, Wen Xin, Ge Chang-Chun‡
       
Morphologies of ablated C/C–SiC composites: (a) macrograph of the ablated specimens; (b) SEM micrograph of needle-like fibers in the ablation center A; (c) SEM micrograph and EDS of SiO2 nanowires in the transition region B; and (d) SEM micrograph and EDS of SiO2 microspheres in the outer region C.