Growth mechanism of the Nb(X)Si-2 and [Nb(X)](5)Si-3 phases by reactive diffusion in Nb (X = Ti, Mo, or Zr)-Si systems

Prasad, S and Paul, A (2012) Growth mechanism of the Nb(X)Si-2 and [Nb(X)](5)Si-3 phases by reactive diffusion in Nb (X = Ti, Mo, or Zr)-Si systems. In: Intermetallics, 22 . pp. 210-217.

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Abstract

The effects of Mo, Ti, and Zr on the diffusion and growth of the Nb(X)Si-2 and Nb(X)(5)Si-3 phases in an Nb(X)-Si system are analyzed. The integrated diffusion coefficients are determined from diffusion couple experiments and compared with the data previously calculated in a binary Nb-Si system. The growth rates of both phases are affected by the addition of Mo and Zr, whereas the addition of Ti has no effect. The atomic mechanism of diffusion is also discussed based on the crystal structure and the possible changes in the defect concentrations due to alloying. Finally, the growth mechanism of the phases is discussed on the basis of a physico-chemical approach. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Intermetallics
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Keywords:	Silicides;Intermetallic;Diffusion;Defects;point defects
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	12 Mar 2012 11:07
Last Modified:	12 Mar 2012 11:07
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/43697

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