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Synthesis of boron carbide powder using an indirect plasma torch and investigation of the properties of a composite based on it
https://doi.org/10.17073/1683-4518-2024-9-36-43
Abstract
Boron carbide B4C powders were obtained by a vacuum-free method using an indirect plasma torch. The dependences of the effect of the duration of plasma exposure from 60 to 180 s and the mass of the charge containing boron and carbon powders from 0.5 to 1.5 g on the phase composition of the synthesis product are investigated. A composite based on synthesized boron carbide with the addition of silicon carbide in an amount of 15 % was consolidated by spark plasma sintering. The mechanical and thermophysical properties of the B4C‒15 % SiC composite have been studied. In addition, the oxidative properties of the resulting composite in the range of 300-900 °C have been studied. Ill. 8. Ref. 29. Tab. 1.
About the Authors
Yu. Z. Vasil’evaRussian Federation
Zh. S. Bolatova
Russian Federation
R. D. Gerasimov
Russian Federation
V. V. Shekhovtsov
Russian Federation
A. Ya. Pak
Russian Federation
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For citation: Vasil’eva Y.Z., Bolatova Z.S., Gerasimov R.D., Shekhovtsov V.V., Pak A.Y. Synthesis of boron carbide powder using an indirect plasma torch and investigation of the properties of a composite based on it. NOVYE OGNEUPORY (NEW REFRACTORIES). 2024;(9):36-43. https://doi.org/10.17073/1683-4518-2024-9-36-43
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