Ceramic powders with Archimedean shapes resist extreme heat and oxidation

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Boride ceramic particle growth process schematic. Credit: WANG Zhen A research team led by Prof. Hu Xiaoye from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has synthesized high-quality boride ceramic powders with an Archimedean shape. These findings, published in the Journal of the European Ceramic Society, hold promising implications for the future of heat protection materials. Boride ceramics are renowned for their high melting points, excellent oxidation resistance, and outstanding corrosion resistance, making them ideal candidates for heat-resistant materials. However, the synthesis of high-performance boride ceramic composites has remained a significant challenge, particularly in producing high-purity powders. In this study, the researchers refined a precursor-carbon ... Read full article.