Using EXAES and X-ray RED methods the phase composition of polycarbosylanes
containing zirconium has been investigated. It has been demonstrated that
metal complex decomposes with introduction into polycarbosylane and formati
on of metal nanoparticles with the size not exceeding 2 nm and modification
of the matrix structure occur. Interaction of the introduced metal with ma
trix occurs during calcination of sample at 1373-1473 K in nitrogen with fo
rming of zirconium silicide. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights rese
rved.