Abstract: In this paper were studied the microstructure and properties of the non-barrier coating compo- sites fabricated by a new technology.The bonding between C and A1 in the composites is quite well, and the composites have excellent properties.The ion probe and X-ray analyses indicate that there is Al_4C_3 phase in the composites and its amount in the composites increases when the composites are exposed.In the case of exposure the strength of the composites is reduced because of increasing amount of Al_4C_3.

Key words: C/Al composite, microstructure, strength, thermal exposure