The stabilization of PAN-fibers without additional co-monomers was investigated with thermo-gravimetry and evolved gas analysis (FTIR-spectroscopy and MS-spectrometry). One fiber type had been drawn after spinning, wh...The stabilization of PAN-fibers without additional co-monomers was investigated with thermo-gravimetry and evolved gas analysis (FTIR-spectroscopy and MS-spectrometry). One fiber type had been drawn after spinning, while the other was used as-spun. During the thermal treatment, fiber shrinkage was either restricted or unrestricted. Investigations of influencing chemical and physical reactions regarding this restriction were conducted. Differences in the mass loss and gas emissions were observed, depending on the strained or unstrained state of the fibers. The change of crystallinity and molecular orientation of the fiber as reason of the measured variations was discussed. The emission of ammonia and other nitrogen containing gases (supposedly nitriles/ isocyanates) could be attributed to different aspects of the stabilization process. The length restriction resulted in a change in ammonia emission, associated with the cyclization reaction of poly acrylonitrile. The onset and amount of side reactions were influenced as well.展开更多
This paper presents the experiments on the synthesis of zirconium carbide (ZrC) using carbothermal reduction of zirconia (ZrO2).The ratio of ZrO2∶C is used to adapt ZrCxOy with x＜ 1 or ZrC + C.The modification of Zr...This paper presents the experiments on the synthesis of zirconium carbide (ZrC) using carbothermal reduction of zirconia (ZrO2).The ratio of ZrO2∶C is used to adapt ZrCxOy with x＜ 1 or ZrC + C.The modification of ZrCxOy and the total carbon amount allows the use of pressureless sintering method in combination with sintering temperatures ≤ 2000 ℃.Fully densified ZrC products are obtained.The relevant details of ZrC formation are investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD).The sintered products are characterized by XRD,field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM),as well as mechanical and electrical methods.XRD and FESEM investigations show that ZrCxOy is formed during the manufacturing process.The grain size and additional zirconia or carbon are related to the ZrO2∶C ratio of the starting powder mixture.Bending strength up to 300 MPa,Young's modulus up to 400 GPa,fracture toughness up to 4.1 MPa·m1/2,and electrical resistance at room temperature around 10-4 Ω.cm are reached by the pressureless sintered ZrC.展开更多
文摘The stabilization of PAN-fibers without additional co-monomers was investigated with thermo-gravimetry and evolved gas analysis (FTIR-spectroscopy and MS-spectrometry). One fiber type had been drawn after spinning, while the other was used as-spun. During the thermal treatment, fiber shrinkage was either restricted or unrestricted. Investigations of influencing chemical and physical reactions regarding this restriction were conducted. Differences in the mass loss and gas emissions were observed, depending on the strained or unstrained state of the fibers. The change of crystallinity and molecular orientation of the fiber as reason of the measured variations was discussed. The emission of ammonia and other nitrogen containing gases (supposedly nitriles/ isocyanates) could be attributed to different aspects of the stabilization process. The length restriction resulted in a change in ammonia emission, associated with the cyclization reaction of poly acrylonitrile. The onset and amount of side reactions were influenced as well.
文摘This paper presents the experiments on the synthesis of zirconium carbide (ZrC) using carbothermal reduction of zirconia (ZrO2).The ratio of ZrO2∶C is used to adapt ZrCxOy with x＜ 1 or ZrC + C.The modification of ZrCxOy and the total carbon amount allows the use of pressureless sintering method in combination with sintering temperatures ≤ 2000 ℃.Fully densified ZrC products are obtained.The relevant details of ZrC formation are investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD).The sintered products are characterized by XRD,field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM),as well as mechanical and electrical methods.XRD and FESEM investigations show that ZrCxOy is formed during the manufacturing process.The grain size and additional zirconia or carbon are related to the ZrO2∶C ratio of the starting powder mixture.Bending strength up to 300 MPa,Young's modulus up to 400 GPa,fracture toughness up to 4.1 MPa·m1/2,and electrical resistance at room temperature around 10-4 Ω.cm are reached by the pressureless sintered ZrC.
