The novel synergistic mixture of TBP and Cyanex-272 is used as the extractant in the hollow fiber renewal liquid membrane(HFRLM) technique for Zr/Hf separation.The effects of the chemical and operational parameters su...The novel synergistic mixture of TBP and Cyanex-272 is used as the extractant in the hollow fiber renewal liquid membrane(HFRLM) technique for Zr/Hf separation.The effects of the chemical and operational parameters such as HNO3 concentration in the donor phase,NH4 F concentration in the acceptor phase,Cyanex-272 and TBP concentration in the liquid membrane phase,the lumen and shell side flow rates,and aqueous/organic volume ratio on the mass transfer and separation performance of HFRLM method were investigated.The obtained results reveal the intensification potential of proposed HFRLM technique for selective extraction of Zr over Hf with separation factor higher than 100.The HFRLM method provides two times higher mass transfer flux in comparison with hollow fiber supported liquid membrane(HFSLM).Also,the HFRLM method shows satisfactory stability for 700 min of continuous operation.The Zr ion transport through the LM phase follows the coupled co-transport mechanism and the diffusion in the renewal layer is recognized as the rate-controlling step in the HFRLM process.Moreover,the Zr mass transfer coefficient and molar flux in the HFRLM method are calculated in the range of 1×10^-8 to 8.4×10^-7 m·s^-1 and 4.9×10^-6 to 20.1×10^-6 mol·m^-2·s^-1,respectively.展开更多
The equilibrium and kinetics of methyl isobutyl ketone(MIBK) extraction resin for adsorption and separation of zirconium and hafnium were studied under the different conditions of acidity,initial total concentrations ...The equilibrium and kinetics of methyl isobutyl ketone(MIBK) extraction resin for adsorption and separation of zirconium and hafnium were studied under the different conditions of acidity,initial total concentrations of zirconium and hafnium and temperature.The equilibrium data of both zirconium and hafnium are found to follow the Freundlich adsorption isotherm,and the Freundlich isotherm constants(KF) are 3.53 and 0.64 mg/g,respectively.The equilibrium data of zirconium also fit the Langmuir adsorption isotherm,and the saturation adsorption capacity(Qmax) and the Langmuir isotherm constant(KL)are 75.93 mg/g and-0.012 7 L/g,respectively.The obtained kinetic data of both zirconium and hafnium are found to fit the HO pseudo-second-order kinetic model,and the rate constants of pseudo-second-order equation(k2) are-0.019 and 0.41 g/(mg·min),respectively.Column tests show that the MIBK extraction resin could be used as efficient adsorbent material for separating hafnium from zirconium.展开更多
This paper describes the study of the extraction of Zr and Hf in nitric and hydrochloric media by solvent extraction technique using different types of extractants. The effect of the extractants DEHPA, IONQUEST?801 an...This paper describes the study of the extraction of Zr and Hf in nitric and hydrochloric media by solvent extraction technique using different types of extractants. The effect of the extractants DEHPA, IONQUEST?801 and CYANEX?272, TBP, CYANEX?923, PRIMENE?JTM, ALAMINE?336 and ALIQUAT?336 was investigated. For acid extractants in both nitric and hydrochloric media, a high degree of extraction was observed, although they had low selectivity in separating the metals. For the acid extractants also, it was not possible to strip the metals from the organic phase through acid solutions. In this case, a stripping solution with very high acidity would be required, and this is not viable. When the basic extractants were used, no metal extraction was observed under the conditions investigated, indicating no extractable anionic species in either media. The optimum zirconium/hafnium separation was achieved using an acidity of 7.0 mol?L?1, nitrate concentration of 9.2 mol?L?1 and 1.5 mol?L?1 of TBP. In these conditions, a separation factor of 12.6 was obtained.展开更多
The preparation of nuclear-grade zirconium and hafnium is very important for nuclear power. The separation of hafnium from zirconium in a hydrochloric acid solution by solvent extraction was investigated with di(2-eth...The preparation of nuclear-grade zirconium and hafnium is very important for nuclear power. The separation of hafnium from zirconium in a hydrochloric acid solution by solvent extraction was investigated with di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid(D2 EHPA). The effects of hydrochloric acid concentration, extractant concentration,diluents, and temperature on the distribution coefficient of hafnium and zirconium were studied. The species extracted were ZrOA_2·2 HA and HfOA_2-2 HA. In this process, the separation factors varied with different diluents and followed the order octane > hexane > toluene > chloroform.A high separation factor value of 4.16 was obtained under the conditions of a solution containing 0.05 mol/L HCl and0.01 mol/L D2 EHPA for the separation of hafnium from zirconium. The extraction reaction was endothermic.展开更多
An experimental study was carried out on the sorption of tetravalent ions Zr4+ and Hf4+ onto hydrous ferric oxide (HFO) and their fractionation behavior during colloid/solution interaction. The sorption of the isovale...An experimental study was carried out on the sorption of tetravalent ions Zr4+ and Hf4+ onto hydrous ferric oxide (HFO) and their fractionation behavior during colloid/solution interaction. The sorption of the isovalent ions Zr4+ and Hf4+ onto HFO is nonlinear, and they are fractionated during the sorption and co-precipitation processes: Zr4+ is more affinitive for HFO than Hf4+. At pH<6, the Zr/Hf ratios in solid phase decrease sharply with increasing pH values, but keep unchanged at pH>6. In both cases, the sorption/desorption or particle/water reaction can significantly fractionate Zr/Hf in the surface environment of the Earth.展开更多
Ferroelectric thin films based on HfO2 have garnered increasing attention worldwide,primarily due to their remarkable compatibility with silicon and scalability,in contrast to traditional perovskite-structured ferroel...Ferroelectric thin films based on HfO2 have garnered increasing attention worldwide,primarily due to their remarkable compatibility with silicon and scalability,in contrast to traditional perovskite-structured ferroelectric materials.Nonetheless,significant challenges remain in their widespread commercial utilization,particularly concerning their notable wake-up effect and limited endurance.To address these challenges,we propose a novel strategy involving the inhomogeneous distribution of Hf/Zr elements within thin films and explore its effects on the ferroelectricity and endurance of Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) thin films.Through techniques such as grazing incidence X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,and piezoresponse force microscopy,we investigated the structural characteristics and domain switching behaviors of these materials.The experimental results indicate that the inhomogeneous distribution of Hf/Zr contributes to improving the frequency stability and endurance while maintaining a large remnant polarization in Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) ferroelectric thin films.By adjusting the distribution of Zr/Hf within the Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) thin films,significant enhancements in the remnant polarization(2Pr>35μC/cm2)and endurance(>109)along with a reduced coercive voltage can be achieved.Additionally,the fabricated ferroelectric thin films also exhibit high dielectric tunability(≥26%)under a low operating voltage of 2.5 V,whether in the wake-up state or not.This study offers a promising approach to optimize both the ferroelectricity and endurance of HfO_(2)-based thin films.展开更多
A novel process for the separation of hafnium from thiocyanic acid medium using the mixture of diisobutyl ketone(DIBK) and tributyl phosphate(TBP) as the extractant was developed.This extraction process was invest...A novel process for the separation of hafnium from thiocyanic acid medium using the mixture of diisobutyl ketone(DIBK) and tributyl phosphate(TBP) as the extractant was developed.This extraction process was investigated experimentally as a function of the amount of TBP added,acidity,zirconium and hafnium concentrations,salting-out agent,temperature,duration,respectively.The results show that hafnium is enriched in the organic layer and zirconium is in aqueous layer in DIBK-TBP system.Under the optimal technological conditions:TBP addition 20%(v/v),aqueous phase acidity 3.0 mol/L,ammonium sulfate addition 0.8-1.25 mol/L,room temperature and extraction time 10 min,the separation factor of hafnium from zirconium is 9.3.展开更多
In order to separate Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) in acidic solution,several kinds of silica-based macroporous adsorbents were synthesized.Their adsorption selectivity for Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) in HCl solution was investigated,and t...In order to separate Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) in acidic solution,several kinds of silica-based macroporous adsorbents were synthesized.Their adsorption selectivity for Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) in HCl solution was investigated,and the TODGA adsorbent for the two elements had the largest adsorption difference.The effects of acid type,HCl concentration,and temperature on the adsorption behavior of Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) onto the TODGA adsorbent were conducted by batch experiments.It was found that H+exhibited a quite strong influence on adsorption capacity of Zr(IV) and Hf(IV).Isotherm fitting showed that the Langmuir model agrees well with the experimental data.The thermodynamic parameters indicate that the adsorption processes for both elements are endothermic reactions.The TODGA adsorbent had the higher adsorption selectivity for Zr(IV) over Hf(IV) and could be promising for their mutual separation.展开更多
Highly efficient synthesis methods have been developed and characteristics of nanometallocarbosilanes molecular structure were studied by the research team of GNIIChTEOS (State Research Institute for Chemistry and Te...Highly efficient synthesis methods have been developed and characteristics of nanometallocarbosilanes molecular structure were studied by the research team of GNIIChTEOS (State Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Organoelement Compounds). Nanometallocarbosilanes were synthesized by thermal co-condensation of oligocarbosilanes and alkyl amides of refractory metals. Initial, intermediate and final products of side reactions were characterized by 1H, 13C, 29Si NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), IR (infra-red) spectroscopy, GPC (gel-penetrating chromatography), TGA (thermal gravimetric analysis), TEM (transmission electron microscopy), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), RES (X-ray phase analysis) and elemental analysis. The proposed synthesis method of nanometallocarbosilanes was lbund to produce fusable soluble organosilicon oligomers with homogeneous distribution of nanoscale (10-20 nm) metal particles in the oligomer matrix. A computational model of the group and elemental composition of nanometallocarbosilanes was developed; it was shown that they are molecular globules of near-spherical shape and rigid polycyclic structure. Thermochemical treatment of nanometallocarbosilanes leads to SiC-nanoceramics (a high yield of up to 75-80 mass%) modified by metal nanoparticles (20-30 nm) contributing to its stabilization. The application of preceramic oxygen-free nanometallocarbosilanes will make it possible to advance in solving the problem of ceramic composite materials with long-term resistance at temperatures above 1,500 ℃ in oxidizing environments.展开更多
This paper describes a rapid, accurate and precise method for determination of trace hafnium (Hf) in zirconium and zirconium alloys by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). It was found th...This paper describes a rapid, accurate and precise method for determination of trace hafnium (Hf) in zirconium and zirconium alloys by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). It was found that using a mixture of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and ammonium sulfate (NH4)2SO4, the total sample dissolution time was 15 min. Experimental works revealed that a high Zr concentration would result in a significant decrease in the peak height of the analyte lines, which was corrected by standard addition method. The performance of the developed method was evaluated by calculating the recovery percent and using standard reference material analysis. The recoveries were in the range of 97.6%-99.5% and the relative standard deviations were within 0.8%-3.0%. The detection limit (3σ) of Hf was found to be 0.01 μg·g-1, respectively. The proposed technique, with high precision and accuracy, was applied to the analysis of trace Hf in zirconium-niobium ingots and tubes for the first time in Iran.展开更多
A multi-objective decision procedure was proposed to select the optimal precase parameters of extractionseporating zirconium and hafnium from sulphuric acid solution with Alamine-336 as an extractant in this pa-per.Ad...A multi-objective decision procedure was proposed to select the optimal precase parameters of extractionseporating zirconium and hafnium from sulphuric acid solution with Alamine-336 as an extractant in this pa-per.Adaptive Random Search(ARS) algorithm was adopted for optimizing calculation. The results obtainedshow that the multi-objective decision method is much better than sangle-objecive decision method.展开更多
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
文摘The novel synergistic mixture of TBP and Cyanex-272 is used as the extractant in the hollow fiber renewal liquid membrane(HFRLM) technique for Zr/Hf separation.The effects of the chemical and operational parameters such as HNO3 concentration in the donor phase,NH4 F concentration in the acceptor phase,Cyanex-272 and TBP concentration in the liquid membrane phase,the lumen and shell side flow rates,and aqueous/organic volume ratio on the mass transfer and separation performance of HFRLM method were investigated.The obtained results reveal the intensification potential of proposed HFRLM technique for selective extraction of Zr over Hf with separation factor higher than 100.The HFRLM method provides two times higher mass transfer flux in comparison with hollow fiber supported liquid membrane(HFSLM).Also,the HFRLM method shows satisfactory stability for 700 min of continuous operation.The Zr ion transport through the LM phase follows the coupled co-transport mechanism and the diffusion in the renewal layer is recognized as the rate-controlling step in the HFRLM process.Moreover,the Zr mass transfer coefficient and molar flux in the HFRLM method are calculated in the range of 1×10^-8 to 8.4×10^-7 m·s^-1 and 4.9×10^-6 to 20.1×10^-6 mol·m^-2·s^-1,respectively.
文摘The equilibrium and kinetics of methyl isobutyl ketone(MIBK) extraction resin for adsorption and separation of zirconium and hafnium were studied under the different conditions of acidity,initial total concentrations of zirconium and hafnium and temperature.The equilibrium data of both zirconium and hafnium are found to follow the Freundlich adsorption isotherm,and the Freundlich isotherm constants(KF) are 3.53 and 0.64 mg/g,respectively.The equilibrium data of zirconium also fit the Langmuir adsorption isotherm,and the saturation adsorption capacity(Qmax) and the Langmuir isotherm constant(KL)are 75.93 mg/g and-0.012 7 L/g,respectively.The obtained kinetic data of both zirconium and hafnium are found to fit the HO pseudo-second-order kinetic model,and the rate constants of pseudo-second-order equation(k2) are-0.019 and 0.41 g/(mg·min),respectively.Column tests show that the MIBK extraction resin could be used as efficient adsorbent material for separating hafnium from zirconium.
文摘This paper describes the study of the extraction of Zr and Hf in nitric and hydrochloric media by solvent extraction technique using different types of extractants. The effect of the extractants DEHPA, IONQUEST?801 and CYANEX?272, TBP, CYANEX?923, PRIMENE?JTM, ALAMINE?336 and ALIQUAT?336 was investigated. For acid extractants in both nitric and hydrochloric media, a high degree of extraction was observed, although they had low selectivity in separating the metals. For the acid extractants also, it was not possible to strip the metals from the organic phase through acid solutions. In this case, a stripping solution with very high acidity would be required, and this is not viable. When the basic extractants were used, no metal extraction was observed under the conditions investigated, indicating no extractable anionic species in either media. The optimum zirconium/hafnium separation was achieved using an acidity of 7.0 mol?L?1, nitrate concentration of 9.2 mol?L?1 and 1.5 mol?L?1 of TBP. In these conditions, a separation factor of 12.6 was obtained.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR201702160381)
文摘The preparation of nuclear-grade zirconium and hafnium is very important for nuclear power. The separation of hafnium from zirconium in a hydrochloric acid solution by solvent extraction was investigated with di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid(D2 EHPA). The effects of hydrochloric acid concentration, extractant concentration,diluents, and temperature on the distribution coefficient of hafnium and zirconium were studied. The species extracted were ZrOA_2·2 HA and HfOA_2-2 HA. In this process, the separation factors varied with different diluents and followed the order octane > hexane > toluene > chloroform.A high separation factor value of 4.16 was obtained under the conditions of a solution containing 0.05 mol/L HCl and0.01 mol/L D2 EHPA for the separation of hafnium from zirconium. The extraction reaction was endothermic.
文摘An experimental study was carried out on the sorption of tetravalent ions Zr4+ and Hf4+ onto hydrous ferric oxide (HFO) and their fractionation behavior during colloid/solution interaction. The sorption of the isovalent ions Zr4+ and Hf4+ onto HFO is nonlinear, and they are fractionated during the sorption and co-precipitation processes: Zr4+ is more affinitive for HFO than Hf4+. At pH<6, the Zr/Hf ratios in solid phase decrease sharply with increasing pH values, but keep unchanged at pH>6. In both cases, the sorption/desorption or particle/water reaction can significantly fractionate Zr/Hf in the surface environment of the Earth.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52122205,52302151,11932016,12302429,and 12202330)the Qin Chuang Yuan Cited High-level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Project(No.QCYRCXM-2023-075)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.ZYTS24122)the Xidian University Specially Funded Project for Interdisciplinary Exploration(No.TZJH2024054)the Start-up Foundation of Xidian University(No.10251220008).
文摘Ferroelectric thin films based on HfO2 have garnered increasing attention worldwide,primarily due to their remarkable compatibility with silicon and scalability,in contrast to traditional perovskite-structured ferroelectric materials.Nonetheless,significant challenges remain in their widespread commercial utilization,particularly concerning their notable wake-up effect and limited endurance.To address these challenges,we propose a novel strategy involving the inhomogeneous distribution of Hf/Zr elements within thin films and explore its effects on the ferroelectricity and endurance of Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) thin films.Through techniques such as grazing incidence X-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,and piezoresponse force microscopy,we investigated the structural characteristics and domain switching behaviors of these materials.The experimental results indicate that the inhomogeneous distribution of Hf/Zr contributes to improving the frequency stability and endurance while maintaining a large remnant polarization in Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) ferroelectric thin films.By adjusting the distribution of Zr/Hf within the Hf_(0.5)Zr_(0.5)O_(2) thin films,significant enhancements in the remnant polarization(2Pr>35μC/cm2)and endurance(>109)along with a reduced coercive voltage can be achieved.Additionally,the fabricated ferroelectric thin films also exhibit high dielectric tunability(≥26%)under a low operating voltage of 2.5 V,whether in the wake-up state or not.This study offers a promising approach to optimize both the ferroelectricity and endurance of HfO_(2)-based thin films.
基金Project (2012BAB10B10) supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program during the 12th Five-year Plan of ChinaProject (51174146) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+2 种基金Project (212110) supported by the Foundation for Key Program of Ministry of Education,ChinaProject (Q20111509) supported by the Program for Excellent Talents of the Education Department of Hubei Province,ChinaProject (10125042) supported by the Scientific Research Foundation of Wuhan Institute of Technology,China
文摘A novel process for the separation of hafnium from thiocyanic acid medium using the mixture of diisobutyl ketone(DIBK) and tributyl phosphate(TBP) as the extractant was developed.This extraction process was investigated experimentally as a function of the amount of TBP added,acidity,zirconium and hafnium concentrations,salting-out agent,temperature,duration,respectively.The results show that hafnium is enriched in the organic layer and zirconium is in aqueous layer in DIBK-TBP system.Under the optimal technological conditions:TBP addition 20%(v/v),aqueous phase acidity 3.0 mol/L,ammonium sulfate addition 0.8-1.25 mol/L,room temperature and extraction time 10 min,the separation factor of hafnium from zirconium is 9.3.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.91126006,and 91226111)
文摘In order to separate Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) in acidic solution,several kinds of silica-based macroporous adsorbents were synthesized.Their adsorption selectivity for Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) in HCl solution was investigated,and the TODGA adsorbent for the two elements had the largest adsorption difference.The effects of acid type,HCl concentration,and temperature on the adsorption behavior of Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) onto the TODGA adsorbent were conducted by batch experiments.It was found that H+exhibited a quite strong influence on adsorption capacity of Zr(IV) and Hf(IV).Isotherm fitting showed that the Langmuir model agrees well with the experimental data.The thermodynamic parameters indicate that the adsorption processes for both elements are endothermic reactions.The TODGA adsorbent had the higher adsorption selectivity for Zr(IV) over Hf(IV) and could be promising for their mutual separation.
文摘Highly efficient synthesis methods have been developed and characteristics of nanometallocarbosilanes molecular structure were studied by the research team of GNIIChTEOS (State Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Organoelement Compounds). Nanometallocarbosilanes were synthesized by thermal co-condensation of oligocarbosilanes and alkyl amides of refractory metals. Initial, intermediate and final products of side reactions were characterized by 1H, 13C, 29Si NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance), IR (infra-red) spectroscopy, GPC (gel-penetrating chromatography), TGA (thermal gravimetric analysis), TEM (transmission electron microscopy), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), RES (X-ray phase analysis) and elemental analysis. The proposed synthesis method of nanometallocarbosilanes was lbund to produce fusable soluble organosilicon oligomers with homogeneous distribution of nanoscale (10-20 nm) metal particles in the oligomer matrix. A computational model of the group and elemental composition of nanometallocarbosilanes was developed; it was shown that they are molecular globules of near-spherical shape and rigid polycyclic structure. Thermochemical treatment of nanometallocarbosilanes leads to SiC-nanoceramics (a high yield of up to 75-80 mass%) modified by metal nanoparticles (20-30 nm) contributing to its stabilization. The application of preceramic oxygen-free nanometallocarbosilanes will make it possible to advance in solving the problem of ceramic composite materials with long-term resistance at temperatures above 1,500 ℃ in oxidizing environments.
文摘This paper describes a rapid, accurate and precise method for determination of trace hafnium (Hf) in zirconium and zirconium alloys by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). It was found that using a mixture of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and ammonium sulfate (NH4)2SO4, the total sample dissolution time was 15 min. Experimental works revealed that a high Zr concentration would result in a significant decrease in the peak height of the analyte lines, which was corrected by standard addition method. The performance of the developed method was evaluated by calculating the recovery percent and using standard reference material analysis. The recoveries were in the range of 97.6%-99.5% and the relative standard deviations were within 0.8%-3.0%. The detection limit (3σ) of Hf was found to be 0.01 μg·g-1, respectively. The proposed technique, with high precision and accuracy, was applied to the analysis of trace Hf in zirconium-niobium ingots and tubes for the first time in Iran.
文摘A multi-objective decision procedure was proposed to select the optimal precase parameters of extractionseporating zirconium and hafnium from sulphuric acid solution with Alamine-336 as an extractant in this pa-per.Adaptive Random Search(ARS) algorithm was adopted for optimizing calculation. The results obtainedshow that the multi-objective decision method is much better than sangle-objecive decision method.
基金Financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China ( No. 51272266 )the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai ( No. 15ZR1445200 )the State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
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.