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Lanthanum-hexaboride carbon composition for use in corrosive hydrogen-fluorine environments

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6128535
The present invention relates to a structural composition useful in corrosive hydrogen-fluorine environments at temperatures in excess of 1400/sup 0/ K. The composition is formed of a isostatically pressed and sintered or a hot-pressed mixture of lanthanum hexaboride particles and about 10-30 vol. % carbon. The lanthanum -hexaboride reacts with the high-temperature fluorine-containing bases to form an adherent layer of corrosion-inhibiting lanthanum trifluoride on exposed surfaces of the composition. The carbon in the composite significantly strengthens the composite, enhances thermal shock resistance, and significantly facilitates the machining of the composition.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4261753
OSTI ID:
6128535
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English