Molybdenum disilicide materials for glass melting sensor sheaths

摘要

Sensors for measuring the properties of molten glass require protective sensorsheaths in order to shield them from the extremely corrosive molten glass environment. MoSi(sub 2) has been shown to possess excellent corrosion resistance in molten glass, making it a candidate material for advanced sensor sheath applications. MoSi(sub 2)-coated Al(sub 2)O(sub 3) tubes, MoSi(sub 2)-Al(sub 2)O(sub 3) laminate composite tubes, and MoSi(sub 2)-Al(sub 2)O(sub 3) functionally graded composite tubes have been produced by plasma spray-forming techniques for such applications.