Vacancy ordering in substoichiometric zirconium carbide: A review

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Zirconium carbide has a wide range of substoichiometry facilitated by varying numbers of carbon vacancies. Most experimental studies consider a solid solution of carbon and vacancies without long-range ordering of vacancies. However, theoretical studies predict several superstructural long-range ordered phases to be stable at low temperatures, and these predictions have been validated by experimental fabrication in some cases. The thermophysical properties of zirconium carbide are, therefore, affected not only by the number of carbon vacancies, but their arrangement, which increases the potential of its use as a tuneable ceramic in various applications in aerospace and nuclear industries. This review summarizes the experimental and theoretical studies exploring the long-range ordered zirconium carbides including the known crystal structures, the mechanism for vacancy ordering, and the presently available information on the thermophysical properties. Explanations for the infrequent experimental observations of ordered zirconium carbides are also discussed considering fabrication temperatures, vacancy diffusion, and the effects of impurities, which may be helpful for future synthesis. While our understanding of vacancy ordering in zirconium carbide has vastly improved in recent years, there remain significant knowledge gaps. Areas where more experimental and theoretical studies are needed for further understanding are highlighted.

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Davey, T., & Chen, Y. (2022, May 1). Vacancy ordering in substoichiometric zirconium carbide: A review. International Journal of Ceramic Engineering and Science. John Wiley and Sons Inc. https://doi.org/10.1002/ces2.10126

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