| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9793909 | Journal of Nuclear Materials | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The oxidation kinetics of various types of boron carbides (pellets, powder) were investigated in the temperature range between 1073 and 1873Â K. Oxidation rates were measured in transient and isothermal tests by means of mass spectrometric gas analysis. Oxidation of boron carbide is controlled by the formation of superficial liquid boron oxide and its loss due to the reaction with surplus steam to volatile boric acids and/or direct evaporation at temperatures above 1770Â K. The overall reaction kinetics is paralinear. Linear oxidation kinetics established soon after the initiation of oxidation under the test conditions described in this report. Oxidation is strongly influenced by the thermohydraulic boundary conditions and in particular by the steam partial pressure and flow rate. On the other hand, the microstructure of the B4C samples has a limited influence on oxidation. Very low amounts of methane were produced in these tests.
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Authors
Martin Steinbrück,