INFLUENCE OF DISPERSION ON COATING EFFECT OF ZrB2@Al(OH)3–Y(OH)3 CORE-SHELL COMPOSITE PARTICLES

Abstract

ZrB 2 are widely applied because of some excellent performances; however, ZrB 2 is easily oxidized in the high-temperature air. To reach better Al ( OH )3– Y ( OH )3 composite shell and higher coating ratio on the ZrB 2 particles surfaces, ZrB 2 particles must be adequately dispersed in the ZrB 2 suspension during the coating process. The dispersion of ZrB 2 particles and the influence of dispersion on coating effect of ZrB 2@ Al ( OH )3– Y ( OH )3 core-shell composite particles were investigated. The dispersion of ZrB 2 suspension adding the polyelectrolyte dispersant is better than that of ZrB 2 suspension adding the nonionic dispersant; the dispersant content is 2 vol% of ZrB 2 suspension to reach the best dispersion. The best dispersion is obtained by the ultrasonic dispersion for 10 min. ZrB 2 particles are coated using the dispersant and the ultrasonic dispersion in the ZrB 2 suspension to obtain the better coating effect. The dispersion of ZrB 2 particles is increased with increasing the coating content.