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  • Materials Science
  • Ceramic Engineering
  • Aerospace Materials

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  • Group IV-V transition metal borides and carbides, like zirconium diboride (ZrB2), are vital for high-temperature aerospace components due to their extreme melting points and ablation resistance.
  • Existing ZrB2 ceramics exhibit a significant drop in strength above 1500°C, with reported values below 340 MPa, limiting their application in demanding aerospace environments.
  • Testing these materials above 2000°C is essential for validating their performance in anticipated operating conditions, yet literature data is scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate methods for enhancing the high-temperature strength of zirconium diboride (ZrB2) ceramics.
  • To explore the potential of novel microstructures for improving the mechanical properties of ZrB2 at temperatures exceeding 1500°C.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication and characterization of ZrB2 ceramics with a specific core-shell microstructure.
  • High-temperature mechanical testing of the developed ZrB2 ceramics in the temperature range of 1500-2100°C.
  • Microstructural analysis to understand the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.

Main Results:

  • Achieved exceptional strengths exceeding 800 MPa for ZrB2 ceramics at temperatures between 1500°C and 2100°C.
  • The core-shell microstructure was identified as the key factor responsible for the enhanced high-temperature strength.
  • Observed in-situ toughening mechanisms and sub-grain refinement at elevated temperatures, contributing to the superior mechanical performance.

Conclusions:

  • The developed core-shell ZrB2 ceramics demonstrate unprecedented strength at ultra-high temperatures, surpassing previous limitations.
  • This breakthrough opens new possibilities for designing advanced materials capable of withstanding extreme thermo-mechanical loads in aerospace applications.
  • The findings pave the way for next-generation aerospace components, including rocket nozzle inserts and hypersonic vehicle leading edges.