Reaction of titanium with boron nitride under self-propagating high-temperature synthesis conditions

We have used the ASTRA computer program for thermodynamic analysis of the c hemical reaction of mixtures of titanium with boron nitride in the composit ion range of 1-26 mass% BN under adiabatic conditions. We have calculated t he adiabatic temperatures, the heat change, and the concentration of the re action products. We have established that under self-propagating high-tempe rature synthesis (SHS) conditions, we can obtain alloys of titanium with ti tanium nitride and monoboride and alloys of titanium nitride with titanium borides. Experimental synthesis of the alloys under SHS conditions confirm the thermodynamic analysis results.