Conditions for the formation of a solid solution in the (Ti, Zr, Hf)B2, (Zr, Hf, Nb)B2, and (Zr, Hf, Ta)B2 systems
摘要
The process of formation of solid solutions of the (Ti, Zr, Hf)B2, (Zr, Hf, Nb)B2, and (Zr, Hf, Ta)B2 compositions was investigated. The heterophase microstructure consisting of a solid solution and inclusions based on HfB2 and TaB2 is formed. It is possible to increase diffusion processes and, as a result, increase the elements’ solubility by increasing the densification temperature. The highest solubility is observed in the case of arc melting, when all components are in a liquid phase. However, for the (Zr, Hf, Ta)B2 composition, the TaB2 individual inclusions are formed, since the energy of TaB2 formation significantly differs from the energy of other components.