Characteristics of the combustion synthesis of TiC and Fe-TiC composites
Author
Saidi, A.
Chrysanthou, A.
Wood, J.V.
Kellie, J.L.F.
Attention
2299/9218
Abstract
The combustion synthesis of TiC, using the thermal explosion mode, was investigated by varying some of the process parameters including the reactant particle size, the pre-compaction pressure, and the heating rate. Based on these observations, a combustion model for the reaction was developed. When iron was added to titanium and carbon black powders, the ignition temperature was dictated by the eutectic temperature of the Fe-Ti system. Iron acted as a moderator for the reaction and led to a decrease in the combustion temperature