MoSi2‐Based Sandwich Composite Made by Tape Casting

The mechanical properties of a novel laminar composite made by tape casting have been studied. The composite consists of three layers in which an inner core of pure molybdenum disilicide (MoSi 2 ) is sandwiched between two layers of MoSi 2 reinforced with alumina platelets. Monolithic MoSi 2 exhibits poor room‐temperature strength and a brittle indentation strength response, indicative of the absence of R ‐curve behavior. The flexural behavior …