Improved Sublimation Resistance of Skutterudites by Silane Modified Ceramic-Based Coating

Abstract:

The organic/inorganic hybrid sol was prepared by hydrolysis polymerization of methyl-triethoxysilane (MTES) with acidic silica sol. Zirconium silicate, zircon sand and refractory fiber were respectively added to the hybrid sol to increase the stability of the coating in high temperature service. P-type skutterudite(SKD) protective coating obtained by multi-layer coating and certain pretreatment. Protective effect was studied by observing the diffusion of antimony from the SKD into the coating. The results show that the coating has the advantages of simple process and high strength and high stability after aging. The sublimation of antimony is suppressed and it is expected to be applied to the protection of SKD in vacuum.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 993)
• Pages: 915-919
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.993.915
• Online since: May 2020
• Authors: Long Hui Fang, Jin Hui Fan*, Wei An Wang, Xiao Ya Li
• Keywords: Coating, Silane Modified, Skutterudite, Suppress Sublimation

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