Synthesis and characterization of nano-structured TiB{sub 2} processed by milling assisted SHS route
TiB{sub 2} was synthesized via milling assisted self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) route using TiO{sub 2}, H{sub 3}BO{sub 3} and Mg powders as starting materials. The milling products were compacted and subjected to a hot filament on their top to initiate SHS. Effects of the milling time and addition of NaCl as a process diluent on the phase composition and morphology of the products were investigated. X-ray diffraction analysis indicated the formation of nano-crystalline TiB{sub 2} with mean crystallite size of 31 nm after acid leaching process at room temperature. Addition of 2 mol of NaCl in the same sample decreases the mean crystallite size to 27 nm. SEM and TEM micrographs showed that the mean particle size of TiB{sub 2} decreased from 200 nm in the un-milled sample to about 50 nm in the 5-hour mechanically activated (MA) sample. - Graphical abstract: High purity nano particles of TiB{sub 2} were achieved after complete elimination of undesirable phases by acid leaching of MA-SHS product at ambient temperature. Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Nano-structured pure TiB{sub 2} was synthesized by MA-SHS route. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The mean particle size of TiB{sub 2} phase was 50 nm. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Impurities were eliminated by leaching of the products at ambient temperature.
- OSTI ID:
- 22163148
- Journal Information:
- Materials Characterization, Vol. 73, Issue Complete; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1044-5803
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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