Direct synthesis of niobium aluminides powders by sodiothermic reduction in molten salts

Na Wang, Chao Du, Shuqiang Jiao, Kai Huang, Hongmin Zhu

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Abstract

Niobium aluminides were directly synthesized by a sodiothermic reduction process of NbCl5 - AlCl3 which was dispersed into LiCl - KCl - NaCl - CaCl2 melts. The melt supplied a homogenous reaction medium which was substantially beneficial to the co-reduction of Nb and Al to form niobium aluminides in situ. The reduction was performed at 500°C for 4 hours. The products were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The corresponding results indicated that niobium aluminides powders were successfully synthesized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEPD Congress 2011 - Held During TMS 2011 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages629-633
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781617827389
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventEPD Congress 2011 - TMS 2011 Annual Meeting and Exhibition - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 2011 Feb 272011 Mar 3

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting
Volume2

Other

OtherEPD Congress 2011 - TMS 2011 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period11/2/2711/3/3

Keywords

  • Molten salts
  • Niobium aluminides
  • Sodiothermic reduction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys

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