Fabrication of Tantalum and Hafnium Carbide Fibers via Forcespinning TM for Ultrahigh‐Temperature Applications

In this work, a novel method for producing ultrafine tantalum and hafnium carbide fibers using the Forcespinning TM technique via a nonhalide‐based sol‐gel process was investigated. An optimal solution viscosity range was systematically determined via rheological studies of neat PAN/DMF as a functio...

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Published in:Advances in materials science and engineering 2021-04, Vol.2021 (1)
Main Authors: Lee, Harold O., Caraballa, Patricia H., Bregman, Avi G., Bell, Nelson S., Nicholas, James R., Ringgold, Marissa, Treadwell, LaRico J.
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Language:English
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Summary:In this work, a novel method for producing ultrafine tantalum and hafnium carbide fibers using the Forcespinning TM technique via a nonhalide‐based sol‐gel process was investigated. An optimal solution viscosity range was systematically determined via rheological studies of neat PAN/DMF as a function of fiber formation. Subsequently, Forcespinning TM parameters were also systemically studied to determine the optimal rotational velocity and spinneret‐to‐collecting rod distance required for ideal fiber formation. TaC and HfC fibers were synthesized via Forcespinning TM utilizing a mixture of PAN and refractory transition metal alkoxides (i.e., tantalum (V) ethoxide and hafnium (IV) tert‐butoxide) in DMF solution based on optimal conditions determined from the neat PAN/DMF. In all instances after calcination, powder X‐ray diffraction (PXRD) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) indicated that TaC and HfC fibers were produced. TGA/DSC confirmed the chemical stability of the resulting fibers.
ISSN:1687-8434
1687-8442
DOI:10.1155/2021/6672746