The strong covalent bonding characters of zirconium diboride( Zr B2) and hafnium diboride( Hf B2) with natural hexagonal Al B2-type crystal structure give them high melting points( 〉 3 200 ℃), high bending str...The strong covalent bonding characters of zirconium diboride( Zr B2) and hafnium diboride( Hf B2) with natural hexagonal Al B2-type crystal structure give them high melting points( 〉 3 200 ℃), high bending strength, high elastic modulus and high hardness.Zr B2- and Hf B2-based ceramics are promising candidates for the thermal protection components of propulsion systems,rocket nozzles,sharp leading edges and nose cones. This paper introduces the recent research progress on Zr B2- and Hf B2-based ceramics,including the synthesis methods of the boride powders,the sintering methods of the boride-based ceramics and their properties.The advantages of different synthesis methods and sintering methods are compared. The influence factors on the mechanical properties,oxidation resistance and thermal shock resistance are summarized.展开更多
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文摘The strong covalent bonding characters of zirconium diboride( Zr B2) and hafnium diboride( Hf B2) with natural hexagonal Al B2-type crystal structure give them high melting points( 〉 3 200 ℃), high bending strength, high elastic modulus and high hardness.Zr B2- and Hf B2-based ceramics are promising candidates for the thermal protection components of propulsion systems,rocket nozzles,sharp leading edges and nose cones. This paper introduces the recent research progress on Zr B2- and Hf B2-based ceramics,including the synthesis methods of the boride powders,the sintering methods of the boride-based ceramics and their properties.The advantages of different synthesis methods and sintering methods are compared. The influence factors on the mechanical properties,oxidation resistance and thermal shock resistance are summarized.