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Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis and Consolidation of MoSi2–MoB Heterophase Ceramics Alloyed with ZrB2

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In this study, we investigate the self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) and consolidation of heterophase MoSi2–MoB ceramics alloyed with ZrB2. A thermodynamic analysis of the combustion temperature (Tad) and the equilibrium composition of synthesis products was performed for the Zr–Mo–Si–B system. The effect of varying Zr and B concentrations on combustion kinetics was studied in detail. The resulting heterophase SHS powders showed high structural and chemical homogeneity, though were noticeably agglomerated. We identified optimal consolidation conditions and achieved compact ceramics with a phase composition identical to the original SHS powder. The ceramic structure consists of a matrix of MoSi2 grains with interspersed needle-like ZrB2 grains and polyhedral inclusions of MoB. This work establishes a basis for the preparation of MoSi2–MoB–ZrB2 ceramics with excellent hardness, fracture toughness, thermal conductivity, and high-temperature oxidation resistance.

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Authors are grateful to Dr. Stepan Vorotilo for his help with thermodynamic calculations and editing the manuscript.

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Pogozhev, Y.S., Potanin, A.Y., Rupasov, S.I. et al. Self-Propagating High-Temperature Synthesis and Consolidation of MoSi2–MoB Heterophase Ceramics Alloyed with ZrB2. Int. J Self-Propag. High-Temp. Synth. 32, 221–232 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3103/S106138622303007X

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