Abstract
Tantalum carbide (TaCx) whiskers were successfully synthesized via material systems of Ta2O5-NaCl-C-Ni, Ta2O5-NaF-C-C12H22O11 (sucrose) and Ta2O5-KCl-C-Ni systems. It was found that whiskers prepared via different material systems have different morphologies. The lattice parameter and x (C/Ta ratio) increase with the rise of the reaction temperature. All material systems were proceeded under the condition of about 0.1 MPa argon atmosphere and reaction temperatures ranging from 1150 to 1350 °C. The composition, morphology, crystal structure and the growth mechanism were investigated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 279-283 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Growth mechanism
- Morphology
- Synthesis
- TaC whiskers