ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Available kinetic data for the nitridation of high-purity oxide-free Si powder are analysed. The analysis suggests that the α- and β-phases of Si3N4 are formed by separate and parallel reaction paths, and kinetic expressions for their formation are reported. The formation of the α-phase follows first-order kinetics, while the β-phase is formed by a phase-boundary-controlled rate law. These conclusions are consistent with other kinetic and micrographic analyses reported in the literature.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00543678