Oxidation behavior of Ti3SiC2 at high temperature in air

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Abstract

The oxidation behavior of ternary compound Ti3SiC2 is investigated in the temperature range of 1000-1500 °C for up to 20 h exposure. The scales formed on the Ti3SiC2 matrix were duplex, consisting of an outer layer and an inner layer over the temperature ranges. The outer layer was pure TiO2 (rutile), and the inner layer consisted of SiO2 and TiO2. At the temperature 1300 °C and below, the oxidation kinetics of Ti3SiC2 followed the parabolic law. When the temperature rose to 1400 °C, the oxidation behavior followed the parabolic-linear law. The activation energy was calculated to be 325 kJ-1 over the temperature range of 1000-1400 °C. A number of pores existing in the boundary of the outer layer and the inner layer provide the cannel for oxygen diffusion. The effect of pores and impurities on oxidation behavior was analyzed, and the morphology of oxidation products was observed through scanning electron microscope.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)112-120
Number of pages9
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering: A
Volume341
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jan 2003

Keywords

  • High temperature
  • Oxidation behavior
  • Oxidation scales
  • Oxide morphology
  • TiSiC

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