From individual to equimolar binary transition metal diborides: The case of (Nb0.5M0.5)B2, M=Ti, Hf

IF 5.8 2区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, CERAMICS Journal of The European Ceramic Society Pub Date : 2025-02-11 DOI:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2025.117277

Luca Cappai , Mariano Casu , Antonio Mario Locci , Giacomo Cao , Sebastiano Garroni , Valeria Cannillo , Devis Bellucci , Roberto Orrù

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(Nb_0.5Ti_0.5)B₂ and (Nb_0.5Hf_0.5)B₂ in bulk form were produced by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) from powders obtained by Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis. The carbothermal reduction of oxide contaminants with graphite promoted the conversion of secondary phases into equimolar diborides, and improved samples densification, particularly for (Nb_0.5Hf_0.5)B₂ (from 89.7 % to 97.4 %). A single-phase solid solution was obtained for both systems at 2050 °C by SPS, while longer holding times (40 instead of 20 min) were needed for the Hf-containing ceramic. The latter system showed Vickers hardness (18.47 GPa) and Young’s modulus (586 GPa) slightly better than HfB₂. NbB₂ and (Nb_0.5Hf_0.5)B₂ were the most sensitive systems to the oxidation environment, with the formed oxide scales detached from samples at 600 and 800 °C, respectively, due to volume changes accompanying phase transitions in the generated niobium oxides. Conversely, the formation of a stable mixed oxide (TiNb₂O₇) made (Nb_0.5Ti_0.5)B₂ more resistant to oxidation, compared to TiB₂ and NbB₂.

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Journal of The European Ceramic Society 工程技术-材料科学：硅酸盐

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期刊介绍： The Journal of the European Ceramic Society publishes the results of original research and reviews relating to ceramic materials. Papers of either an experimental or theoretical character will be welcomed on a fully international basis. The emphasis is on novel generic science concerning the relationships between processing, microstructure and properties of polycrystalline ceramics consolidated at high temperature. Papers may relate to any of the conventional categories of ceramic: structural, functional, traditional or composite. The central objective is to sustain a high standard of research quality by means of appropriate reviewing procedures.