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Synthesis of (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 MAX phase solid solution and its high-temperature oxidation performance

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In this study, (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 (x = 0–0.3) MAX phase ceramics were prepared via a solid-phase reaction synthesis method. The phase and performance effects of W-doping Ti3SiC2 were investigated. The microstructure and homogeneity of samples were characterized by XRD and SEM–EDS. Structural analysis show that when the amount of W is less than 5 mol%, the multi-phase structure of (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 phase, a small amount of impurity phase TiSi2 and SiC was observed. As the amount of W doping increases, obvious impurity phases appeared. The oxidation behaviors of (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 solid solution have been investigated at 800 °C in air up to 200 h. The oxidation kinetics of (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 samples follow parabolic law. Compared to pristine Ti3SiC2, the oxidation resistance of 5 mol% W-doped sample increases by 23.2% at 800 °C. This study shows that Ti3SiC2 can be used for a long time under high temperature environment, and W doping can effectively improve the oxidation resistance of the system. This work provides a reference for the application of (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 materials in high-temperature environments.

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The authors are thankful to the Sichuan Science and Technology Department International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project (Grant No. 2020YFH023), and Guilin University of Technology Research Startup Fund (Grant No. RD2100000621) for financial support.

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Wang, L., Chen, Q., Yang, T. et al. Synthesis of (Ti1−xWx)3SiC2 MAX phase solid solution and its high-temperature oxidation performance. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 33, 17446–17452 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-022-08564-4

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