Titanium Carbide Synthesis in the Presence of Iodine

Resumo

Results are given for titanium carbide synthesis by reaction of titanium metal with carbon black, graphite, diamond, and butane in the presence of iodine vapor. It is shown that iodine significantly reduces carbide-forming reaction activation energy. It is established that TiC of stoichiometric composition may be prepared at 400°C. Titanium carbide powder with a block size from 19 to 30 nm is synthesized.