Effects of ZrB2 and SiC dual addition on the oxidation resistance of graphite at 1600-2000°C

Zeng Hua Gao, Jing Jun Xu, Zhong Wei Zhang, Yu Hai Qian, Mei Shuan Li*

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Abstract

The effects of ZrB2 and ZrB2+SiC additions on the oxidation kinetics of graphite at 1600-2000°C in air were investigated. The ZrB2+SiC dual addition improves the oxidation resistance of graphite more effectively than the ZrB2 single addition, because the oxide scale formed on C-ZrB2-SiC is denser and thinner due to the existence of glassy SiO2. As the oxidation temperature increases, the oxidation rate of C-ZrB2-SiC gradually increases and oxide scales with layered microstructures form on its surface due to the greatly enhanced active oxidation of SiC at higher temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)182-191
Number of pages10
JournalCorrosion Science
Volume76
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • B. SEM
  • B. Weight loss
  • B. XRD
  • C. Kinetic parameters
  • C. Oxidation
  • C. Thermodynamic diagrams

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