Ablated microstructures, ablation rate curves and related oxidation process analysis of ZrC and ZrCxNy samples (IMAGE)

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Ablated microstructures, ablation rate curves and related oxidation process analysis of ZrC and ZrCxNy samples

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The ZrCxNy ceramics were analyzed using an oxyacetylene torch, revealing  notable improvements in the ablated morphology, as detected by scanning electron microscopy. The ablated surface displays a dense oxide layer, and remarkable adaptation with the underlying substract. ZrCxNy ceramics are anticipated to be the promising choices for thermal protection systems due to their low ablation rates and excellent oxidation-resistant mechanisms.

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Journal of Advanced Ceramics, Tsinghua University Press

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