Table 2.
Effect of porosity of the precursor on the possibility of the SHS reaction.
TiC ratio | Compacting Pressure (MPa) | Porosity | Possibility of Ignition | Possibility of Self-propagation |
---|---|---|---|---|
2.33 (Vf of TiC: 50%) | 17 | 50 | Yes | Yes |
28 | 45 | Yes | Yes | |
55 | 35 | Yes | Yes | |
110 | 24 | No | - | |
165 | 13 | No | - |