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Title: Energetics and structure of SiC(N)(O) polymer‐derived ceramics
Abstract This study presents new experimental data on the thermodynamic stability of SiC(O) and SCN(O) ceramics derived from the pyrolysis of polymeric precursors: SMP‐10 (polycarbosilane), PSZ‐20 (polysilazane), and Durazane‐1800 (polysilazane) at 1200°C. There are close similarities in the structure of the polysilazanes, but they differ in crosslinking temperature. High‐resolution X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows notable differences in the microstructure of all polymer‐derived ceramics (PDCs). The enthalpies of formation (∆H°f, elem) of SiC(O) (from SMP‐10), SCN(O) (from PSZ‐20), and SCN(O) (from Durazane‐1800) are −20 ± 4.63, −78.55 ± 2.32, and −85.09 ± 2.18 kJ/mol, respectively. The PDC derived from Durazane‐1800 displays greatest thermodynamic stability. The results point to increased thermodynamic stabilization with addition of nitrogen to the microstructure of PDCs. Thermodynamic analysis suggests increased thermodynamic drive for forming SiCN(O) microstructures with an increase in the relative amount of SiNxC4−xmixed bonds and a decrease in silica. Overall, enthalpies of formation suggest superior stabilizing effect of SiNxC4−xcompared to SiOxC4−xmixed bonds. The results indicate systematic stabilization of SiCN(O) structures with decrease in silicon and oxygen content. The destabilization of PDCs resulting from higher silicon content may reach a plateau at higher concentrations.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1743701
PAR ID:
10469639
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
WIley
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Journal of the American Ceramic Society
Volume:
106
Issue:
8
ISSN:
0002-7820
Page Range / eLocation ID:
5086 to 5101
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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