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The chemistry of boron and titanium diboride formation: Decomposition of TiCl{sub 4} and BCl{sub 3} in hydrogen and helium

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OSTI ID:470944
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (United States)

Measurements of the decomposition of mixtures of boron trichloride (BCl{sub 3}), titanium tetrachloride (TiCl{sub 4}), and hydrogen at elevated temperatures are presented. The decomposition of BCL{sub 3} with hydrogen appears to drive the chemistry in this system. The species depositing boron on the surface contains at least 2 chlorine atoms. Once deposited, the surface chlorine is removed by reaction with hydrogen to form HCl and, presumably, surface B-H bonds.

Sponsoring Organization:
Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
470944
Report Number(s):
CONF-951155--; ISBN 1-55899-313-4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English