Abstract
Borosilicon carbonitrides were prepared by pylorysis of polyorganoborosilazanes synthesized by co-ammonolysis of various organochlorosilanes and borontrichloride. Amorphous borosilicon carbonitride stable at 1880°C was prepared by pyrolysis of SiMe2Cl2-based or SiHC2H5Cl2-based polyorganoborosilazane. These prepared ceramics were not only thermally stable, but the oxidation resistance is also excellent at 1700°C in dry air and at 1500°C under reduced pressure.