Direct production of ultra-fine nitrides (Si3N4 and AIN) and carbides (SiC, WC and TiC) powders by the arc plasma method

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/BF02385739

A direct method of producing ultra-fine nitride and carbide powders of 20 to 40 nm by arc plasma in a controlled atmosphere (with ammonia or methane gas) is described. The powders produced were SiC, TiC, WC (+ W₂C), AIN and Si₃N