Titanium carbide ( TiC ) coated graphite flakes (GF) and carbon black (CB) powders were prepared at relatively low temperatures ( 750 - 950 ℃ ) using a no- vel molten salt synthesis technique. The in-situ for...Titanium carbide ( TiC ) coated graphite flakes (GF) and carbon black (CB) powders were prepared at relatively low temperatures ( 750 - 950 ℃ ) using a no- vel molten salt synthesis technique. The in-situ formed TiC coatings were homogeneous and crack-free and their thicknesses could be readily controlled/tailored by simply adjusting the Ti/C ratio. Compared to their uncoated counterparts, as prepared TiC coated GF and CB showed much improved water-wettability/dispersivity and rheological properties, and thus could be potentially used to prepare carbon-containing refractory castables.展开更多
文摘Titanium carbide ( TiC ) coated graphite flakes (GF) and carbon black (CB) powders were prepared at relatively low temperatures ( 750 - 950 ℃ ) using a no- vel molten salt synthesis technique. The in-situ formed TiC coatings were homogeneous and crack-free and their thicknesses could be readily controlled/tailored by simply adjusting the Ti/C ratio. Compared to their uncoated counterparts, as prepared TiC coated GF and CB showed much improved water-wettability/dispersivity and rheological properties, and thus could be potentially used to prepare carbon-containing refractory castables.