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Microstructure evolution during reactive plasma spraying of MoSi2 with methane

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The mechanisms that govern microstructure evolution during reactive plasma spraying of MoSiz using 100% methane were investigated, with particular emphasis on the thermodynamics and kinetics of the relevant phase transformations and chemical reactions. The reactive plasma-sprayed M0Si2 exhibited a dense, multilayered microstructure. In addition to the M0Si2 matrix, significant amounts of M05Si3 and elemental carbon were observed, along with a small amount of SiC. Thermodynamic and kinetic analysis predicted a large volume fraction of M05Si3 and a small amount of SiC in the as-deposited reactive plasma-sprayed MoSi2, in agreement with the experimental observations.

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    X. Liang, E. J. Lavernia & J. Wolfenstine

  2. Sulzer Metco (Irvine) Inc., 92714, Irvine, CA, USA

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Liang, X., Lavernia, E.J., Wolfenstine, J. et al. Microstructure evolution during reactive plasma spraying of MoSi2 with methane. JTST 4, 252–260 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02646968

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