The effect of YB4 addition in ZrB2-SiC composites on the mechanical properties and oxidation performance tested up to 2000 °C

The influence of YB4 and Y2O3 on densification, mechanical properties and oxidation performance of ZrB2-SiC (ZS) composite was studied. The oxidation tests were performed in static air up to temperature of 1650 °C for 1 h as well as under dynamic conditions of oxyacetylene torch at 2000 °C. Static o...

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Published in:Journal of the European Ceramic Society 2020-09, Vol.40 (12), p.3829-3843
Main Authors: Kováčová, Zuzana, Orovčík, Ľubomír, Sedláček, Jaroslav, Bača, Ľuboš, Dobročka, Edmund, Kitzmantel, Michael, Neubauer, Erich
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Language:English
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Oxidation
Oxyacetylene torch
YB4
ZrB2-SiC
ZrxY1-xO1.5+x/2
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Summary:The influence of YB4 and Y2O3 on densification, mechanical properties and oxidation performance of ZrB2-SiC (ZS) composite was studied. The oxidation tests were performed in static air up to temperature of 1650 °C for 1 h as well as under dynamic conditions of oxyacetylene torch at 2000 °C. Static oxidation of ZS led to the formation of protective silica-based glass on the surface. However, ablation tests showed absence of silica in ablation centre. Only dense zirconia layer was left on the top of ZS. Composites with Y-containing additives exhibited significantly inferior oxidation performance in static conditions, since severe spallation and deeper degradation of the material were observed. On the contrary, the depth of material degradation after ablation was comparable with ZS. Samples were covered by solid solution of zirconia and yttria. Due to very low vapor pressure, yttria-based oxidation products are of interest considering even higher application temperatures exceeding 2000 °C.
ISSN:0955-2219
1873-619X
DOI:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2020.03.060