Abstract
The reactive synthesis route, microstructure and properties of ZrB 2–SiC–ZrC composites prepared from a mixture of Zr/B 4C/Si powders via reactive hot pressing were investigated. The reactions of the Zr/B 4C/Si system commenced at 800 °C and completed after a 60 min hold at 1700 °C in argon atmosphere. The reacted products at 1700 °C were composed of fine particles and the size was smaller than 1 μm, which provided a large driving force for densification. The powders were sintered at 1750 °C, 1800 °C, 1850 °C and 1900 °C, respectively. The results showed that the relative density and average grain size of the composites increased with the increase of sintering temperature. The relationships between the microstructural features and mechanical properties of the composites were discussed.
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