Composite material impregnated with metal silicide and process for producing the same

摘要

There is provided a composite material that retains mechanical strength at a given level and at the same time, has a good balance in terms of lightweight properties and resistance to oxidation and a process for production thereof. Achievement is brought about by a composite material that can be produced by impregnating a particular metal silicide into a C/C composite or a carbonaceous composite material utilizing the C/C composite as starting material.