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La nano-powders with average size of particles being 20 nm were obtained through hydrogen arc plasma method using La as raw material. Then Sub-micron LaB6 bulk were successfully prepared by utilizing spark plasma sintering (SPS) technology with La and B nano-powders as starting materials. The effects of sintering parameters on microstructure and properties were systematically studied and the optimal parameters were obtained. Relative density and Vickers hardness of the sintered LaB6 sample reached 99.3% and 14.1 GPa, respectively. Composition and Micro-structure of the samples were analyzed by means of XRD, SEM and TEM. The results showed that LaB6 samples with fine grains, uniform microstructure and high density could be prepared by utilizing SPS, the average grain size of the samples was 150 nm. The experiments showed that SPS process could accelerate consolidation of the synthesis process to achieve rapid sintering.
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Chinese Journal of Rare Metals
ISSN: 0258-7076
Year: 2008
Issue: 5
Volume: 32
Page: 631-635
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