Preparation of high solid loading, low viscosity ZrB2-SiC aqueous suspensions using PEI as dispersant

Rujie He*, Ping Hu, Xinghong Zhang, Wenbo Han, Chuncheng Wei, Yang Hou

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Abstract

PEI was used as dispersant for ZrB2 and SiC powders in water. The dispersion behavior of ZrB2 and SiC in water was studied by zeta potential measurements, particle size distribution measurements and interparticle interaction calculations. Well-dispersed ZrB2 and SiC aqueous suspensions were obtained using 0.6 wt% PEI at pH 6. The rheological behavior of ZrB2-SiC aqueous suspensions was also investigated. Finally, a high solid loading (52 vol%), low viscosity (980 mPa s at 100 s -1) ZrB2-SiC aqueous suspension was successfully prepared.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2267-2274
Number of pages8
JournalCeramics International
Volume39
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Suspensions
  • B. Composites
  • C. Chemical properties
  • D. Borides

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He, R., Hu, P., Zhang, X., Han, W., Wei, C., & Hou, Y. (2013). Preparation of high solid loading, low viscosity ZrB2-SiC aqueous suspensions using PEI as dispersant. Ceramics International, 39(3), 2267-2274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2012.08.073