Effects of stoichiometry on boron carbide production via self propagating high temperature synthesis

Muarat Alkan*, Bora Derin, Seref Sonmez, Onuralp Yucel

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Abstract

In this study, a self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) and following acid leaching techniques were carried out to produce boron carbide (B4C) powder. First, B2O3 was obtained through calcinations of H3BO3 at 1073 K for 2 hours. Then, the glassy B2O3 obtained was crushed and sieved. In the SHS experiments, different amounts of B2O3, Mg and C black were used. The SHS product was obtained in the form of black, spongy solid. In the leaching step, the SHS product was leached in a HCl solution to eliminate the MgO and Mg3B2O6. The effect of acid concentration on the selective leaching was studied at different concentration range, solid/liquid (S/L) ratio, and temperature. The products obtained were characterized by using Xray diffraction, chemical analysis and SEM techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLinking Science and Technology for Global Solution - Proceedings of Symposia held during TMS 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Pages703-709
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventTMS 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibition - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 16 Feb 200919 Feb 2009

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting

Conference

ConferenceTMS 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period16/02/0919/02/09

Keywords

  • Boron Carbide
  • HCl Leaching
  • SHS

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