Some basic properties of CrSi
2 as a refractory hard material have been investigated. CrSi
2 powder was prepared by arc melting of pure chromium and silicon mixture in an argon atmosphere and subsequently crushed by ball mill. This powder was then hot-pressed in vaccum.
The specimens obtained were subjected to various tests, the results of which are summarized as follows.
1 The optimum temperature in hot-pressing of CrSi
2 was 1350°C. The density attained 97.0% of the theoretical value.
2 Corrosion resistances to three kinds of dilute acids were superior to any other Disilisides which we had studied.
3 The oxidation resistance at 1200°C was 0.0011g/cm
2/day.
4 Electrical resistance at room temperature was 646×10
-6Ω-cm, 1900×10
-6Ω-cm at 800°C.
5 Thermo electromotive force at room and high temperature was 30 to 60 times higher than that of MoSi2 and TiSi
2.
6 In general, the hardness in hot state decreases with rising temperature. For instance, it was 280 at 800°C.
7 Modulus of rupture at 800°C was 21.3kg/mm
2.
8 The thermal shock resistance of CrSi
2 was poor.
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