Preparation and properties of zirconium diboride-based ultra-high temperature ceramics

Hailong Wang*, Chang'an Wang, Rui Zhang, Yong Huang, Daining Fang

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Abstract

Zirconium diboride (ZrB2)-based ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC) reinforced by silicon carbide (SiC) particles were prepared by hot press sintering at 1950°C for 1 h under 20 MPa pressure in an argon flow. The relative density of ZrB2/SiCp composites increased with the content of SiC addition, and reached 100% when 15% (in volume) SiC particles were added. The bending strength and toughness of the composites also increased with increasing SiC amount, and reached values of 646 MPa and 8.52 MPa·m1/2, respectively, at 15% SiC addition. Furthermore, the addition of SiC particles improved the resistance to oxidation/ablation of ZrB2/SiCp composites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1590-1594
Number of pages5
JournalKuei Suan Jen Hsueh Pao/ Journal of the Chinese Ceramic Society
Volume35
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hot press sintering
  • Property
  • Ultra-high temperature ceramics
  • Zirconium diboride

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