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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 182-191 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Corrosion Science |
| Volume | 76 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- B. SEM
- B. Weight loss
- B. XRD
- C. Kinetic parameters
- C. Oxidation
- C. Thermodynamic diagrams