Table 2 Most probable phases from the structural viewpoint identified by selected electron diffraction investigations (SAED), their theoretical and experimentally measured stoichiometry (normalized to B) and the theoretical and experimental Al/C ratio.

From: Bulks of Al-B-C obtained by reactively spark plasma sintering and impact properties by Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar

Sample

Phase

Normalized phase to B

Phase Ratio Al/C

Experimental EDS stoichiometry (Normalized to B)

Experimental EDS ratio (Al/C)

SAED representative image is presented in:

‘21’

AlB31

Al0.031B

—

Al0.023–0.047BC0.016–0.018

1.44–2.61

Fig. 6 area 1

AlB24C4

Al0.042BC0.167

0.25

Al0.011–0.0175BC0.058–0.097

0.19–0.18

Fig. 6 area 2

‘31’

Al0.3B13C1.3

Al0.023BC0.1

0.23

Al0.02BC0.097

0.21

Fig. 7(a) area 1

Al rich

—

—

Al0.126–0.224BC0.094–0.11

1.34–2.04

Fig. 7(b) area 1

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