Abstract
ZrB2-SiC composites were prepared by arc melting using ZrB 2 and β-SiC powders as raw materials and their oxidation behavior were investigated. The eutectic composition of the ZrB2-SiC system was ZrB2-58.5mol%SiC and the melting point temperature was about 2570 K. At 1673 K mass gain was observed in the oxidation of ZrB 2-SiC eutectic composition and the mass gain rate increased with decreasing Ptot. The oxide scale consisted of an amorphous SiO 2 layer, a ZrO2-SiO2 eutectic-like layer and a Si-deficient layer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 403 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arc melting
- Eutectic composite
- Passive oxidation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering