Can you recommend a technique for finding the Free-Carbon content in Boron Carbide (B4C)?

09 September 2011 1 7K Report

I am looking to determine Free Carbon and Combined Carbon content in Boron Carbide

I think it is relatively hard task, the free carbon, especially those graphatic carbon can hardly be removed or to be determined, while the ill crystallized boron carbide can be easily oxidized.

Badges
Science topic

More Sairam .K's questions See All

Why intermetallic compounds form at fixed composition?

Intermetallic compounds form at fixed composition?

10 November 2015 4,728 0 View

Upcoming Conference: Advances in Refractory and Reactive Metals and Alloys (ARRMA - 2016)

The main aim of the conference is to exchange the ideas and knowledge of the experts working on various scientific and technical aspects concerning extraction, processing, applications, properties...

06 July 2015 4,538 0 View

Which is the best tool to detect and quantify the layer coated (layer thickness : <100nm) on the fine powdered particles (particle size: 5microns)?

Need to find out the layer thickness and its composition; (Layer deposited on a powder particle whose average diameter in the range of 5microns).

31 December 2013 3,965 6 View

What kind of chemical Etchants can be used for covalent bonded solids

Chemical Etchants for Non- Oxide Ceramics

08 September 2011 8,160 1 View

Suggest the technique for finding the Free-Carbon content in Boron Carbide (B4C)

- To determine Free Carbon and Combined Carbon content in Boron Carbide

08 September 2011 8,267 0 View

Polymer composites suddenly solidifies?

I am making polymer composite by solvent mixing method. When I am trying to add filler solution in polymer solution it quickly get solidified. How to make them then uinform? It doesn't give time...

03 March 2021 7,540 4 View

Distribution of particles in metal matrix?

How would define the "good" and "poor" distribution of particles within the matrix. Is there a quantitative solution to assess the distribution of the particles, which then having denotation of...

28 February 2021 7,397 8 View

How to construct different filler shape in MD simulations?

Is there any way to construct different initial filler shapes like triangle, square, rectangle, pillar, and tube in any simulation software.

20 February 2021 1,750 1 View

How to calculate stress at the cross section of spherical particles within a matrix?

Hi all, I am currently working on some background calculations before I start a new project related to metal matrix particulate composites. I am trying to find a way to calculate the stress at...

19 February 2021 8,503 3 View

Drop weight impact testing machine for composites?

Dear all, I hope everyone is safe and healthy I do have a question please. Where can I find a drop-weight impact testing machine to test fiber reinforced polymer composite plates (CFRP and GFRP)...

17 February 2021 3,820 3 View

What is the harmless way of cutting epoxy filled nanocomposite ?

I want to cut epoxy filled nanocomposite for FE-SEM analysis. What is the best way to cut it without resulting in any cracks or change in position or alignment of the particle reinforcement ? Also...

28 January 2021 7,084 5 View

How to know homogeneity of two thermoplastic polymer composite?

I have melt mixed to thermoplastic polymers. But I want to know the homogeneity of the composite. What are the methods to determine whether the composite is homogeneous or not? Please help.

20 January 2021 9,085 5 View

Continuum Damage in ANSYS Workbench?

Hey, i basically want to simulate a tensile test to validate the damage model of my composite material. When using the instant stiffness reduction the results converge but are not sufficent....

12 January 2021 2,313 3 View

What is reason behind rapid temperature drop after cutting the heat supply from the source ?

When a Carbon/PAEK material heated with an alternative current, I have seen a rapid/moderate/linear temperature drop after cutting the heat supply from the heat source. Even it continues for the...

11 January 2021 6,838 3 View

How to prepare the sample of polymer nanocomposite for SEM analysis ?

Does Epoxy clay nanocomposite sample require surface preparation. I am going for Gold sputtering to make the surface conductive. I guess there is no need to clean or polish the surface beneath the...

04 January 2021 1,943 8 View