Preparation of different morphology of TaCx whiskers

Yong Jun Chen*, Jian Bao Li, Qiang Min Wei, Hua Zhang Zhai

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)279-283
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume56
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Growth mechanism
  • Morphology
  • Synthesis
  • TaC whiskers

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