Synthesis of Ultra-Refractory Transition Metal Diboride Compounds

Abstract

This paper critically evaluates methods used to synthesize boride compounds with emphasis on diborides of the early transition metals. The earliest reports of the synthesis of boride ceramics used impure elemental powders to produce multiphase reaction products; phase-pure borides were only synthesized after processes were established to purify elemental boron. Carbothermal reduction of the corresponding transition metal oxides emerged as a viable production route and continues to be the primary method for the synthesis of commercial transition metal diboride powders. Even though reaction-based processes and chemical synthesis methods are mainly used for research studies, they are powerful tools for producing diborides because they provide the ability to tailor purity and particle size. The choice of synthesis method requires balancing factors that include cost, purity, and particle size with the performance needed in expected applications.

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Materials Science and Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

boron; ceramic; compound; Carbothermal reduction; Ceramic materials; Metals; Particle size; Powder metals; Powders; Refractory metal compounds; Refractory metals; Transition metal compounds

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0884-2914

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

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© 2016 Cambridge University Press, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Sep 2016

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