Abstract
Transformation kinetics from hBN to cBN has been studied at 6 GPa with changing reaction temperature and content of catalyst mixed with hBN powder. At lower catalyst content (3–10 wt %), rate of transformation was extraordinary rapid between 1300 and 1350 C. At higher catalyst content (30–50 wt %), rate of transformation was decreased. Normal nucleation kinetics was observed at about 1500 C. The rapid transformation temperature region correlates characteristic behavior of the sintering process.
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