WO2013047790A1 - ハニカム構造体 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a honeycomb structure. More specifically, the present invention relates to a honeycomb structure that is a catalyst carrier, functions as a heater when a voltage is applied, and has excellent thermal shock resistance.
- a honeycomb structure made of conductive ceramics having electrodes disposed at both ends is used as a catalyst carrier with a heater (see, for example, Patent Document 3).
- a ceramic honeycomb structure in which electrodes are arranged on the side surfaces and generates heat when energized is disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 4).
- ceramic honeycomb structure (catalyst carrier) having electrodes on side surfaces and generating heat upon energization” (see, for example, Patent Document 4) is suitable for a hybrid vehicle using both a gasoline engine and a motor. Can be used.
- the temperature of the exhaust gas from the gasoline engine is high, there is a tendency that cracks are likely to occur near the end of the side surface of the honeycomb structure.
- such a honeycomb structure has “electrodes on the side surfaces”, it exhibits an excellent effect that it is possible to allow a current to flow uniformly through the honeycomb structure.
- such a honeycomb structure has a tendency that the thermal shock resistance of the side surface portion of the honeycomb structure is relatively lowered due to an increase in the heat capacity of the side surface portion.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a honeycomb structure that is a catalyst carrier and also functions as a heater by applying a voltage, and further has excellent thermal shock resistance.
- the present invention provides the following honeycomb structure.
- a cylindrical honeycomb structure part having a porous partition wall defining a plurality of cells extending from one end face to the other end face, which serves as a fluid flow path, and an outer peripheral wall disposed on the outer periphery, and the honeycomb structure
- a central portion having a pair of electrode portions disposed on a side surface of the portion, and an outer peripheral portion disposed on an outer periphery of the central portion, and an electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion is 1 to 200 ⁇ cm
- Each of the pair of electrode portions is formed in a strip shape extending in the cell extending direction of the honeycomb structure portion, and in the cross section orthogonal to the cell extending direction, one electrode portion of the pair of electrode portions is the With respect to the other electrode part of the pair of electrode parts, disposed on the opposite side across the center of the honeycomb structure part, the outer peripheral part from one end face that becomes a fluid flow path to the other end face, Outside Part volumetric heat capacity (material capacity ⁇ (1-cell opening ratio / 100)) is the
- the volumetric heat capacity (material heat capacity ⁇ (1 ⁇ cell opening ratio / 100)) of the outer peripheral portion is 40 to 90% of the volumetric heat capacity (material heat capacity ⁇ (1 ⁇ cell opening ratio / 100)) of the central portion.
- the thermal expansion coefficient of the outer peripheral portion is 0.1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 3.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K, and the thermal expansion coefficient of the central portion is 3.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 5.5.
- the honeycomb structure according to any one of [1] to [3], which is ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K.
- the honeycomb structure of the present invention has an electric resistivity of 1 to 200 ⁇ cm at the central honeycomb structure. Therefore, even if a current is supplied using a high voltage power source, the current does not flow excessively and can be suitably used as a heater.
- each of the pair of electrode portions is formed in a strip shape extending in the cell extending direction of the honeycomb structure portion.
- one electrode portion of the pair of electrode portions is centered on the honeycomb structure portion with respect to the other electrode portion of the pair of electrode portions. It is arrange
- the honeycomb structure of the present invention can suppress the uneven temperature distribution when a voltage is applied. Moreover, since the outer peripheral part of the honeycomb structure is disposed on the outer periphery (side surface) of the central part, high-temperature exhaust gas flows through the outer peripheral part, so that the outer peripheral part of the central part can be kept warm. And it becomes possible to prevent that a crack arises in the outer peripheral wall etc. of a center part by this.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an embodiment of a honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- 1 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section orthogonal to a cell extending direction of an embodiment of a honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- 1 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section parallel to a cell extending direction of an embodiment of a honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- FIG. [Fig. 3] Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing a cross section perpendicular to the cell extending direction in the central portion constituting one embodiment of the honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- Honeycomb structure One embodiment of the honeycomb structure of the present invention includes a central portion 6 and an outer peripheral portion 36 disposed on the outer periphery of the central portion 6 as shown in FIGS.
- the central portion 6 has a tubular honeycomb structure portion 4 and a pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 disposed on the side surface 5 of the honeycomb structure portion 4.
- the tubular honeycomb structure 4 has a porous partition wall 1 that partitions and forms a plurality of cells 2 extending from one end surface 11 to the other end surface 12 that serve as a fluid flow path, and an outer peripheral wall 3 that is disposed on the outer periphery.
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion 4 is 1 to 200 ⁇ cm.
- each of the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 is formed in a strip shape extending in the extending direction of the cells 2 of the honeycomb structure portion 4.
- one electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 has a honeycomb structure portion relative to the other electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21. 4 is disposed on the opposite side across the center of 4.
- the “cross section” means a cross section orthogonal to the extending direction of the cells 2 in the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment.
- the cross section perpendicular to the cell extending direction in the honeycomb structure of the present embodiment may be simply referred to as “cross section”.
- the outer peripheral portion 36 includes a porous partition wall (outer peripheral partition wall) 31 and an outermost outer periphery that define a plurality of cells (outer peripheral cell) 32 extending from one end surface to the other end surface that serve as a fluid flow path. It has the outer peripheral wall (outer peripheral wall of an outer peripheral part) 33 located in.
- the volumetric heat capacity (material heat capacity ⁇ (1 ⁇ cell opening ratio / 100)) of the outer peripheral portion is the volume heat capacity (material heat capacity ⁇ (1 ⁇ cell opening ratio / 100) of the central portion. )) Is smaller.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing one embodiment of a honeycomb structure of the present invention. Fig.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section perpendicular to the cell extending direction of one embodiment of the honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a cross section parallel to the cell extending direction of one embodiment of the honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- the extending direction of the cells 2 in the central portion 6 (honeycomb structure portion 4) and the extending direction of the cells 32 in the outer peripheral portion are the same direction, and both cells open at both end faces of the honeycomb structure 100. Yes. It is preferable that neither the cell 2 in the central portion 6 (honeycomb structure portion 4) nor the cell 32 in the outer peripheral portion is formed with a plugging portion by a sealing material.
- “volumetric heat capacity (J / m 3 ⁇ K)” refers to the heat capacity of the honeycomb structure (outer peripheral part, central part). That is, “volumetric heat capacity (J / m 3 ⁇ K)” means not only the heat capacity of the partition walls but the heat capacity of the entire honeycomb structure including the partition walls and the cells.
- the cell opening ratio is a ratio (%) of the volume of the cell to the volume of the entire honeycomb structure 4.
- the volume ratio of the material is the ratio (%) of the volume of the partition wall to the volume of the entire honeycomb structure 4.
- the honeycomb structure of the present embodiment has an electrical resistivity of 1 to 200 ⁇ cm in the honeycomb structure portion 4 in the central portion 6, so that even when a current is supplied using a high voltage power source, an excessive current is supplied. It does not flow and can be suitably used as a heater. Then, it is possible to raise the temperature of the exhaust gas-purifying catalyst to a high temperature at which the catalytic effect can be exhibited in a short time.
- each of the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 is formed in a strip shape extending in the extending direction of the cells 2 of the honeycomb structure portion 4.
- one electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 has a honeycomb structure portion 4 with respect to the other electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21. It is arrange
- the volumetric heat capacity of an outer peripheral part is smaller than the volumetric heat capacity of a center part, when the outer peripheral part 36 is heated by exhaust gas, it becomes easy to raise temperature. Therefore, the center part 6 (especially the vicinity of the outer periphery of the center part 6) is kept warm, and the occurrence of cracks in the center part 6 can be prevented.
- one electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 is opposite to the other electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 across the center O of the honeycomb structure portion 4.
- the meaning of “disposed on the side” is as follows (see FIG. 4). First, in the cross section, “the line segment connecting the center point of one electrode portion 21 and the center O of the honeycomb structure portion 4” and “the center point of the other electrode portion 21 and the center O of the honeycomb structure portion 4” are connected. The angle formed by the “line segment” is defined as an angle ⁇ (see FIG. 4).
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section perpendicular to the cell extending direction of the “central portion” constituting one embodiment of the honeycomb structure of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the partition walls are omitted.
- An ordinary honeycomb structure for exhaust gas treatment is generally used by being inserted into a cylindrical can attached to an exhaust gas pipe in a state where a heat insulating material or the like is wound. At this time, the central portion of the honeycomb structure is heated to a high temperature by the high-temperature exhaust gas, but the outer periphery of the honeycomb structure is cooled from the outside by contacting with a can etc. and the temperature is lower than the central portion. become.
- the flow rate of the exhaust gas flowing through the cells in the outer peripheral portion of the honeycomb structure is smaller than the flow rate of the exhaust gas flowing through the cells in the central portion of the honeycomb structure, which also reduces the temperature near the outer periphery of the honeycomb structure. It becomes a factor.
- the volumetric heat capacity of the outer peripheral part 36 is preferably 40 to 90% of the volumetric heat capacity of the central part 6. Further, the volume heat capacity of the outer peripheral portion 36 is more preferably 40 to 80%, particularly preferably 40 to 70% of the volume heat capacity of the central portion 6.
- the volumetric heat capacity of the outer peripheral portion 36 is more preferably 40 to 80%, particularly preferably 40 to 70% of the volume heat capacity of the central portion 6.
- the area of the outer peripheral portion 36 is 20 to 50% of the entire area in the cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the cells (cell 2 and cell 32). Is preferred. In the cross section, the area of the outer peripheral portion 36 is more preferably 20 to 40%, and particularly preferably 20 to 35% with respect to the entire area.
- the center portion 6 can be effectively kept warm, and the size of the honeycomb structure 100 can be prevented from becoming too large.
- the area of the outer peripheral part 36 is smaller than 20% with respect to the entire area, the effect of keeping the center part 6 warm may be easily lowered.
- the entire honeycomb structure 100 may become too large. Since the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment mainly purifies exhaust gas by supporting a catalyst in the central portion 6 that generates heat by energization, the central portion 6 needs to be larger than a certain size that can effectively purify the exhaust gas. become. For this reason, when the outer peripheral portion 36 having an area ratio exceeding 50% with respect to the size of the central portion 6 is disposed, the overall size of the honeycomb structure 100 may become very large. Although the outer peripheral portion 36 does not generate heat by energization, it is preferable that the outer peripheral portion 36 carry a catalyst so that the outer peripheral portion 36 can treat exhaust gas.
- the opening ratio of the cells 32 in the outer peripheral portion 36 is larger than the opening ratio of the cells 2 in the central portion 6.
- the aperture ratio of the cells 32 in the outer peripheral portion 36 is more preferably 1 to 10%, and particularly preferably 1 to 5% greater than the aperture ratio of the cells 2 in the central portion 6.
- the aperture ratio of the cell 32 in the outer peripheral portion 36 is 1% larger than the aperture ratio of the cell 2 in the central portion 6” means, for example, when the aperture ratio of the central portion 6 is 78%. It means that the aperture ratio is 79% (a value 1% larger than 78%).
- the outer peripheral portion 36 has a structure formed by joining a plurality of honeycomb segments 36 a, the area of the entire end surface of the outer peripheral portion 36 is the partition wall 31, the cell 32, and the outer peripheral wall. 33 and the total area of the joint portion 37.
- the joining part 37 is for joining the honeycomb segments 36a.
- honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment will be described for each component.
- the material of the partition wall 1 and the outer peripheral wall 3 in the central portion 6 is mainly composed of a silicon-silicon carbide composite material or silicon carbide.
- it is a silicon-silicon carbide composite material or silicon carbide.
- the partition wall 1 and the outer peripheral wall 3 contain 90% by mass or more of silicon carbide particles and silicon. It means that it contains.
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion can be set to 1 to 200 ⁇ cm.
- the silicon-silicon carbide composite material contains silicon carbide particles as an aggregate and silicon as a binder for bonding the silicon carbide particles.
- a plurality of silicon carbide particles are preferably bonded by silicon so as to form pores between the silicon carbide particles.
- the “silicon carbide” is obtained by sintering silicon carbide (particles).
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part is a value at 400 ° C.
- a pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 are disposed on the side surface 5 of the honeycomb structure portion 4 in the central portion 6 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment.
- the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment generates heat when a voltage is applied between the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21.
- the applied voltage is preferably 12 to 900V, and more preferably 64 to 600V.
- each of the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 is formed in a “strip shape” extending in the extending direction of the cells 2 of the honeycomb structure portion 4.
- one electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21, 21 is formed of the honeycomb structure portion 4 with respect to the other electrode portion 21 in the pair of electrode portions 21, 21. It is arranged on the opposite side across the center portion O.
- the electrode portion 21 is formed in a strip shape, and the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped electrode portion 21 extends in the extending direction of the cells 2 of the honeycomb structure portion 4.
- the pair of electrode parts 21 and 21 are arranged on the opposite side with the central part O of the honeycomb structure part 4 interposed therebetween. Therefore, when a voltage is applied between the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21, it is possible to suppress the bias of the current flowing in the honeycomb structure portion 4, thereby suppressing the bias of heat generation in the honeycomb structure portion 4. it can.
- the center angle ⁇ of the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 of the center portion 6 is 0.5 times (0 of the center angle ⁇ ). .5 times the angle ⁇ ) is preferably 15 to 65 ° (see FIG. 4).
- the angle ⁇ which is 0.5 times the central angle ⁇ of the respective electrode portions 21 and 21 is 15 to 65 °, when a voltage is applied between the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21,
- the bias of the current flowing through the honeycomb structure portion 4 in the central portion 6 can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a deviation in heat generation in the honeycomb structure portion 4 of the central portion 6.
- the upper limit value of the “angle ⁇ which is 0.5 times the central angle ⁇ ” of the electrode portions 21 and 21 disposed in the central portion 6 is more preferably 60 °, 55 ° is particularly preferred.
- the lower limit value of “angle ⁇ which is 0.5 times the central angle ⁇ ” of the electrode portions 21 and 21 is more preferably 20 °, and particularly preferably 30 °.
- the “angle ⁇ that is 0.5 times the central angle ⁇ ” of the one electrode portion 21 is 0.8 to 0.8 with respect to the “angle ⁇ that is 0.5 times the central angle ⁇ ” of the other electrode portion 21.
- the size is preferably 1.2 times, and more preferably 1.0 times the size (the same size).
- the electrode portions 21 and 21 are preferably formed widely in the circumferential direction of the honeycomb structure portion 4 in order to allow a current to flow uniformly through the honeycomb structure portion as described above. .
- the electrode portions 21 and 21 are formed so as to extend between both ends of the honeycomb structure portion 4 in the cell extending direction in order to allow a current to flow uniformly through the honeycomb structure portion. It is preferable that they are arranged so that a slight gap is formed between both ends.
- the electrode parts 21 and 21 are disposed over a wide range on the side surface of the honeycomb structure part 4.
- the electrode portions 21 and 21 are disposed over a wide range on the side surface of the honeycomb structure 4, the volumetric heat capacity of the portion increases, and a crack may easily occur in the central portion.
- the occurrence of temperature deviation in the central portion is suppressed by the outer peripheral portion. Yes. Therefore, as described above, even if the electrode portions 21 and 21 are disposed over a wide range on the side surface of the honeycomb structure 4, it is possible to prevent a crack from occurring in the central portion.
- the thickness of the electrode portion 21 is preferably 0.01 to 5 mm, and more preferably 0.01 to 3 mm. By setting it within such a range, heat can be generated uniformly. If the thickness of the electrode part 21 is less than 0.01 mm, the electrical resistance may increase and heat may not be generated uniformly. If it is thicker than 5 mm, it may be easily damaged during canning.
- the electrode portion 21 is preferably composed mainly of silicon carbide particles and silicon, and more preferably formed from silicon carbide particles and silicon as raw materials other than impurities that are usually contained.
- “mainly composed of silicon carbide particles and silicon” means that the total mass of the silicon carbide particles and silicon is 90% by mass or more of the mass of the entire electrode portion.
- the component of the electrode part 21 and the component of the honeycomb structure part 4 are the same component or a close component.
- the thermal expansion coefficient of the part 4 becomes the same value or a close value.
- the material of the honeycomb structure portion is silicon carbide.
- the bonding strength between the electrode portion 21 and the honeycomb structure portion 4 is also increased. Therefore, even when thermal stress is applied to the honeycomb structure, it is possible to prevent the electrode portion 21 from being peeled off from the honeycomb structure portion 4 and the joint portion between the electrode portion 21 and the honeycomb structure portion 4 being damaged.
- the electrode portion 21 has a shape in which a planar rectangular member is curved along a cylindrical outer periphery.
- the shape when the curved electrode portion is transformed into a flat member that is not curved is referred to as the “planar shape” of the electrode portion.
- the “planar shape” of the electrode portion disposed in the central portion of the honeycomb structure of the present embodiment becomes a rectangle.
- the shape of the electrode part is not limited to a rectangle, but a rectangular corner is formed in a curved shape (for example, an outwardly convex arc shape), a rectangular corner is linearly chamfered, Alternatively, other shapes may be used.
- the electrical resistivity of the electrode portion 21 is preferably 0.1 to 100 ⁇ cm, and more preferably 0.1 to 50 ⁇ cm. By setting the electrical resistivity of the electrode portion 21 in such a range, the pair of electrode portions 21 and 21 effectively serve as electrodes in the pipe through which the high-temperature exhaust gas flows. If the electrical resistivity of the electrode part 21 is smaller than 0.1 ⁇ cm, the temperature of the honeycomb part near both ends of the electrode part 21 may easily rise in a cross section orthogonal to the cell extending direction. If the electrical resistivity of the electrode portion 21 is larger than 100 ⁇ cm, it may be difficult to play a role as an electrode because current hardly flows.
- the electrical resistivity of the electrode part is a value at 400 ° C.
- the electrode part 21 preferably has a porosity of 30 to 60%, more preferably 30 to 55%.
- a porosity of the electrode portion 21 is in such a range, a suitable electrical resistivity can be obtained. If the porosity of the electrode portion 21 is lower than 30%, it may be deformed during manufacturing. If the porosity of the electrode portion 21 is higher than 60%, the electrical resistivity may be too high.
- the porosity is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the electrode part 21 preferably has an average pore diameter of 5 to 45 ⁇ m, more preferably 7 to 40 ⁇ m.
- the average pore diameter of the electrode part 21 is in such a range, a suitable electrical resistivity can be obtained. If the average pore diameter of the electrode portion 21 is smaller than 5 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too high. When the average pore diameter of the electrode portion 21 is larger than 45 ⁇ m, the strength of the electrode portion 21 is weakened and may be easily damaged.
- the average pore diameter is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode part 21 is preferably 10 to 60 ⁇ m, and more preferably 20 to 60 ⁇ m. .
- the electrical resistivity of the electrode portion 21 can be controlled in the range of 0.1 to 100 ⁇ cm. If the average pore diameter of the silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode part 21 is smaller than 10 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity of the electrode part 21 may become too large. When the average pore diameter of the silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode portion 21 is larger than 60 ⁇ m, the strength of the electrode portion 21 is weakened and may be easily damaged.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode portion 21 is a value measured by image processing software after observing the cross section and surface of the electrode portion 21 with an SEM.
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- image processing software can be used as the image processing software. Specifically, for example, first, a sample for observing the “cross section” and the “surface” is cut out from the electrode portion 21. About the cross section of the electrode part 21, the unevenness
- the arithmetic average of the observation results of the “cross section” 5 visual fields and the “surface” 5 visual fields is defined as the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode portion 21.
- the “average particle diameter of silicon carbide particles constituting the honeycomb structure 4 of the central portion 6” and “average particle diameter of silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode terminal 22” described below are also described in the “electrodes”. It is the value measured by the method similar to "the measuring method of the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particle contained in the part 21".
- the ratio of the mass of silicon contained in the electrode portion 21 to the “total mass of silicon carbide particles and silicon” contained in the electrode portion 21 is preferably 20 to 40% by mass, and preferably 25 to 35%. More preferably, it is mass%.
- the electrical resistivity of electrode portion 21 is 0.1 to 100 ⁇ cm. Can range. If the ratio of the mass of silicon to the total mass of silicon carbide particles and silicon contained in the electrode portion 21 is less than 20% by mass, the electrical resistivity may be too large, and is greater than 40% by mass. And it may become easy to change at the time of manufacture.
- the partition wall thickness is 50 to 200 ⁇ m, and preferably 70 to 130 ⁇ m.
- the occurrence of cracks can be effectively prevented even in a structure in which cracks are likely to occur, such as “thin partition walls are thin”. If the partition wall thickness is less than 50 ⁇ m, the strength of the honeycomb structure may be lowered. When the partition wall thickness is larger than 200 ⁇ m, when the honeycomb structure 100 is used as a catalyst carrier and a catalyst is supported, pressure loss when exhaust gas flows may increase.
- the cell density of the honeycomb structure portion 4 is preferably 40 to 150 cells / cm 2 , and more preferably 70 to 100 cells / cm 2 .
- the purification performance of the catalyst can be enhanced while reducing the pressure loss when the exhaust gas is flowed.
- the cell density is lower than 40 cells / cm 2 , the catalyst supporting area may be reduced.
- the cell density is higher than 150 cells / cm 2 , when the honeycomb structure 100 is used as a catalyst carrier and a catalyst is supported, the pressure loss when the exhaust gas flows may increase.
- the opening ratio of the cells 2 is preferably 70 to 90%, more preferably 75 to 85%, and preferably 78 to 83%. Particularly preferred. If it is less than 70%, the pressure loss when flowing the exhaust gas becomes large, and the exhaust gas may not flow easily. If it is larger than 90%, the strength of the central portion 6 may be easily lowered.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles (aggregate) constituting the honeycomb structure portion 4 is preferably 3 to 50 ⁇ m, and more preferably 3 to 40 ⁇ m. Further preferred.
- the electrical resistivity at 400 ° C. of the honeycomb structure part 4 can be 1 to 200 ⁇ cm.
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion 4 may be increased.
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion 4 may be reduced.
- the extrusion forming die may be clogged with the forming raw material when the honeycomb formed body is extruded.
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion 4 is 1 to 200 ⁇ cm, preferably 1 to 100 ⁇ cm, more preferably 1 to 40 ⁇ cm. It is particularly preferred that it is ⁇ 35 ⁇ cm.
- the electrical resistivity is smaller than 1 ⁇ cm, for example, when the honeycomb structure 100 is energized by a high-voltage power supply of 200 V or higher, an excessive current may flow.
- the electrical resistivity is greater than 200 ⁇ cm, for example, when the honeycomb structure 100 is energized by a high-voltage power supply of 200 V or higher, it becomes difficult for current to flow, and heat generation may not occur sufficiently.
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part is a value measured by a four-terminal method.
- the electrical resistivity of the electrode portion 21 is preferably lower than the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion 4. Furthermore, the electrical resistivity of the electrode portion 21 is more preferably 20% or less, and particularly preferably 1 to 10% of the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure portion 4. By setting the electrical resistivity of the electrode part 21 to 20% or less of the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part 4, the electrode part 21 functions more effectively as an electrode.
- the material of the honeycomb structure part 4 is a silicon-silicon carbide composite material
- the total amount of “mass of silicon carbide particles as an aggregate” contained in the honeycomb structure portion 4 and “mass of silicon as a binder” contained in the honeycomb structure portion 4 is defined as the total amount.
- the ratio of “mass of silicon as a binder” contained in the honeycomb structure portion 4 with respect to the total amount is preferably 10 to 40% by mass, and more preferably 15 to 35% by mass. . If it is lower than 10% by mass, the strength of the honeycomb structure may be lowered. If it is higher than 40% by mass, the shape may not be maintained during firing.
- the density (g / cm 3 ) of the honeycomb structure part 4 is preferably 1.20 to 2.10 g / cm 3 .
- the density of the honeycomb structure part 4 means a value obtained by dividing the mass of the honeycomb structure part by the volume of the honeycomb structure part. Further, the volume of the honeycomb structure portion includes the volume of the cell.
- the specific heat (J / kg ⁇ K) of the honeycomb structure portion 4 is preferably 500 to 1000 J / kg ⁇ K.
- the specific heat (J / kg ⁇ K) of the honeycomb structure 4 is more preferably 600 to 800 J / kg ⁇ K, and particularly preferably 650 to 700 J / kg ⁇ K.
- the specific heat is a value measured by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method.
- the porosity of the partition walls 1 of the honeycomb structure part 4 is preferably 30 to 60%, and more preferably 35 to 45%. If the porosity is less than 30%, deformation during firing may increase. When the porosity exceeds 60%, the strength of the honeycomb structure may be lowered.
- the porosity is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the average pore diameter of the partition walls 1 of the honeycomb structure part 4 is preferably 2 to 15 ⁇ m, and more preferably 4 to 8 ⁇ m. If the average pore diameter is smaller than 2 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too large. If the average pore diameter is larger than 15 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too small.
- the average pore diameter is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the thickness of the outer peripheral wall 3 constituting the outer periphery of the central portion 6 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is preferably 0.1 to 2 mm. If it is thinner than 0.1 mm, the strength of the honeycomb structure 100 may be lowered. If it is thicker than 2 mm, the area of the partition wall supporting the catalyst may be small.
- the outer peripheral wall 3 is preferably disposed on the entire outer periphery of the central portion 6.
- the shape of the cell 2 in a cross section orthogonal to the extending direction of the cell 2 is a quadrangle, a hexagon, an octagon, or a combination thereof.
- the shape of the central portion 6 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited.
- the bottom surface has a circular cylindrical shape (cylindrical shape), the bottom surface has an oval cylindrical shape, the bottom surface has a polygonal shape (square, pentagonal, Hexagonal shape, heptagonal shape, octagonal shape, etc.).
- the honeycomb structure has a bottom surface area of preferably 2000 to 20000 mm 2 , more preferably 4000 to 10000 mm 2 .
- the length of the honeycomb structure in the central axis direction is preferably 50 to 200 mm, and more preferably 75 to 150 mm.
- the thermal expansion coefficient of the central portion 6 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is preferably 3.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 5.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K, and 4 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 5 ⁇ 10. more preferably from -6 / K, particularly preferably 4 ⁇ 10 -6 ⁇ 4.5 ⁇ 10 -6 / K. If it is greater than 5.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K, cracks may easily occur during use.
- an electrode terminal 22 is disposed on each of the pair of electrodes 21 provided in the central portion 6.
- the central portion 6 can be heated by connecting an external electric wiring to the electrode terminal 22 and applying a voltage to the electrode 21.
- the electrode terminal 22 is disposed at each of the electrode portions 21 and 21 “a central portion in a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the cell 2 and a central portion in the extending direction of the cell 2”.
- the position (arrangement) of the electrode terminal 22 on the electrode portion 21 is not limited to the above position (center portion), and can be appropriately set as a preferable position on the electrode portion 21.
- the main components of the electrode terminal 22 are silicon carbide particles and silicon
- the main components of the electrode terminal 22 are also preferably silicon carbide particles and silicon.
- the electrode terminal 22 has silicon carbide particles and silicon as main components, the component of the electrode portion 21 and the component of the electrode terminal 22 are the same (or close) components.
- the thermal expansion coefficient of the terminal 22 becomes the same (or close) value.
- the materials are the same (or close)
- the bonding strength between the electrode portion 21 and the electrode terminal 22 is also increased. Therefore, even if thermal stress is applied to the honeycomb structure, it is possible to prevent the electrode terminal 22 from being peeled off from the electrode portion 21 or the joint portion between the electrode terminal 22 and the electrode portion 21 being damaged.
- the electrode terminal 22 is mainly composed of silicon carbide particles and silicon” means that the electrode terminal 22 contains 90% by mass or more of silicon carbide particles and silicon. .
- the shape of the electrode terminal 22 is not particularly limited as long as it is bonded to the electrode portion 21 and can be connected to the electric wiring.
- the electrode terminal 22 is preferably cylindrical.
- the thickness of the electrode terminal 22 is preferably 3 to 15 mm. By using such a thickness, the electrical wiring can be reliably bonded to the electrode terminal 22. If it is thinner than 3 mm, the electrode terminal 22 may be easily broken. If it is thicker than 15 mm, it may be difficult to connect the electrical wiring.
- the length of the electrode terminal 22 is preferably such that it protrudes 3 to 20 mm from the outer periphery of the honeycomb structure 100. With such a length, the electrical wiring can be reliably bonded to the electrode terminal 22. If the length of the electrode terminal 22 protruding from the outer periphery of the honeycomb structure 100 is shorter than 3 mm, it may be difficult to join the electric wires. If it is longer than 20 mm, the electrode terminal 22 may be easily broken.
- the electrical resistivity of the electrode terminal 22 is preferably 0.1 to 2.0 ⁇ cm, and more preferably 0.1 to 1.0 ⁇ cm. By setting the electrical resistivity of the electrode terminal 22 in such a range, current can be efficiently supplied from the electrode terminal 22 to the electrode portion 21 in a pipe through which high-temperature exhaust gas flows. If the electrical resistivity of the electrode terminal 22 is greater than 2.0 ⁇ cm, it may be difficult to supply a current to the electrode portion 21 because it is difficult for the current to flow.
- the electrode terminal 22 preferably has a porosity of 30 to 45%, more preferably 30 to 40%. When the porosity of the electrode terminal 22 is within such a range, an appropriate electrical resistivity can be obtained.
- the porosity is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the electrode terminal 22 preferably has an average pore diameter of 5 to 20 ⁇ m, and more preferably 7 to 15 ⁇ m. When the average pore diameter of the electrode terminal 22 is within such a range, an appropriate electrical resistivity can be obtained.
- the average pore diameter is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles contained in the electrode terminal 22 is preferably 10 to 60 ⁇ m, and more preferably 20 to 60 ⁇ m. .
- the electrical resistivity of the electrode terminal 22 can be set to 0.1 to 2.0 ⁇ cm.
- the ratio of the mass of silicon contained in the electrode terminal 22 to the “total mass of silicon carbide particles and silicon” contained in the electrode terminal 22 is preferably 20 to 40% by mass, and preferably 25 to 35%. More preferably, it is mass%. When the ratio of the mass of silicon to the total mass of silicon carbide particles and silicon contained in the electrode terminal 22 is within such a range, an electrical resistivity of 0.1 to 2.0 ⁇ cm can be easily obtained. Become.
- the outer peripheral portion 36 constituting the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is disposed on the outer periphery of the central portion 6.
- the outer peripheral portion 36 includes a porous partition wall (outer peripheral partition wall) 31 and an outermost outer periphery that define a plurality of cells (outer peripheral cell) 32 extending from one end surface to the other end surface that serve as a fluid flow path. It has the outer peripheral wall (outer peripheral wall of an outer peripheral part) 33 located in.
- the outer peripheral portion 36 is arranged so that the eight honeycomb segments 36a are annular on the outer periphery of the central portion 6. Further, the outer peripheral portion 36 has a structure in which “honeycomb segments 36a” and “honeycomb segments 36a and the central portion 6” are joined via the joining portion.
- the above “eight honeycomb segments 36a are arranged in an annular shape on the outer periphery of the central portion 6” means that the eight honeycomb segments 36a are arranged (shaped) in a cross section perpendicular to the extending direction of the cells 32. Means a ring. That is, eight honeycomb segments are connected to form one ring shape.
- the honeycomb segment 36a has a porous partition wall that partitions and forms a plurality of cells extending from one end face to the other end face, which serve as a fluid flow path, and an outer peripheral wall located at the outermost periphery.
- the outer peripheral portion 36 is formed by joining a plurality of honeycomb segments 36a in an annular shape.
- the outer peripheral portion 36 has a plurality of honeycomb segments 36a and joint portions 37 for joining the plurality of honeycomb segments 36a.
- positioned between honeycomb segments has a buffer function, generation
- the outer peripheral portion 36 may not be provided with a plurality of honeycomb segments 36a but may be a structure having a single annular honeycomb structure.
- the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment has a structure in which the central portion 6 is disposed in the central hole of the annular outer peripheral portion 36.
- the number of honeycomb segments 36a is preferably 2 to 8, and 2 to 6 Is more preferable, and 2 to 4 is particularly preferable. If there are more than eight, the number of joints increases, and the exhaust gas may hardly flow through the outer periphery 36. Further, the shape of the honeycomb segment 36a is preferably all the same, but may be different.
- the shape of the entire outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited, and the shape on the inner peripheral side (the side in contact with the central portion) is preferably a shape along the outer peripheral shape of the central portion. Moreover, since the outer peripheral side shape of the outer peripheral portion 36 is the outer peripheral shape of the honeycomb structure 100, it is preferable that the outer peripheral portion 36 has a desired outer peripheral shape of the honeycomb structure 100.
- an electrode terminal opening 38 is formed in the outer peripheral portion 36 in order to expose the electrode terminal 22 disposed in the electrode portion 21 of the central portion 6 to the outside. It is preferable.
- depressions 36c and 36c are formed in the side edge portions 36b and 36b of the two honeycomb segments 36a and 36a. Then, the recesses 36c and 36c of the side edge portions 36b and 36b of the two honeycomb segments 36a and 36a are brought into contact (matched) to form one electrode terminal opening 38.
- it is good also as the electrode terminal opening part 38 by forming the hole leading from the "outer peripheral wall 33 of the outer peripheral part 36" to the center part 6 in the outer peripheral part 36.
- the opening area of the electrode terminal opening 38 is preferably 3 to 30%, more preferably 5 to 25%, of the area of the cross section orthogonal to the central axis direction of the electrode terminal 22 (the direction from the central portion 6 to the outside). 10 to 20% is particularly preferable. If it is smaller than 3%, the electrode terminal 22 may be easily contacted. If it is larger than 30%, foreign matter may enter from the electrode terminal opening 38 and easily adhere to the electrode portion 21 or the like of the central portion 6.
- the thermal expansion coefficient of the outer peripheral portion 36 is preferably 0.1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 3.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K.
- the thermal expansion coefficient of the outer peripheral portion 36 is more preferably 0.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 2.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K, and 0.7 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 to 2.3 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6. Particularly preferred is / K. If it is greater than 3.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 / K, cracks are likely to occur during use.
- the electrical resistivity of the outer peripheral portion 36 is preferably 1000 ⁇ cm or more, and more preferably 100000 ⁇ cm or more. Maintaining insulation between the central portion 6 and the outside (can body, etc.) when the honeycomb structure 100 is inserted into a can body by using an electrical resistivity of the outer peripheral portion 36 of 1000 ⁇ cm or more. Can do. From the viewpoint of maintaining insulation, it is preferable that the electrical resistivity of the outer peripheral portion 36 is high.
- the electrical resistivity of the outer peripheral portion 36 is a value at 400 ° C.
- the value R (peripheral part 36 / central part 6) of the electrical resistivity ( ⁇ cm) of the outer peripheral part 36 to the electrical resistivity ( ⁇ cm) of the central part 6 (honeycomb structure part 4) is preferably 100 or more. 500 or more is more preferable, and 1000 or more is particularly preferable. When the ratio value R is in such a range, it is possible to ensure better insulation from the outer peripheral portion 36 when the central portion 6 is energized. If the ratio value R is smaller than 100, it may be difficult to ensure insulation from the outer peripheral portion 36 when the central portion 6 is energized.
- the material of the partition wall 31 and the outer peripheral wall 33 of the outer peripheral portion 36 is preferably cordierite, aluminum titanate, lithium aluminum silicate, silicon nitride, zircon, zirconium phosphate or the like. By setting it as such a material, the thermal expansion coefficient and electrical resistivity of an outer peripheral part can be made into a preferable value.
- the partition wall thickness is 50 to 200 ⁇ m, and preferably 70 to 130 ⁇ m.
- the partition wall thickness is 50 to 200 ⁇ m, and preferably 70 to 130 ⁇ m.
- the cell density of the outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is preferably 40 to 150 cells / cm 2 , and more preferably 70 to 100 cells / cm 2 .
- the cell density is preferably 40 to 150 cells / cm 2 , and more preferably 70 to 100 cells / cm 2 .
- the opening ratio of the cells 32 is preferably 70 to 90%, and more preferably 75 to 85%. If it is less than 70%, the pressure loss when flowing the exhaust gas becomes large, and the exhaust gas may not flow easily. And when exhaust gas becomes difficult to flow to an outer peripheral part, the effect which warms a center part and prevents that a crack generate
- the cells 32 are opened at both end faces of the outer peripheral portion 36 (both end portions of the cell 32 are opened) so that the exhaust gas flows sufficiently.
- the center part 6 can be kept warm effectively. And it can prevent effectively that a crack generate
- the density of the outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment (g / cm 3) is preferably 0.75 ⁇ 1.75g / cm 3, is 1.00 ⁇ 1.50g / cm 3 More preferably.
- the density of the outer peripheral portion 36 is a value obtained by dividing the mass of the outer peripheral portion 36 by the volume of the outer peripheral portion 36.
- the volume of the outer peripheral part 36 is a value including the volume of a cell.
- the specific heat (J / kg ⁇ K) of the outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is preferably 500 to 1000 J / kg ⁇ K, more preferably 700 to 900 J / kg ⁇ K. It is particularly preferably 750 to 850 J / kg ⁇ K.
- the specific heat is a value measured by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method.
- the porosity of the partition wall 31 of the outer peripheral portion 36 is preferably 30 to 70%, and more preferably 40 to 60%. If the porosity is less than 30%, deformation during firing may increase. If the porosity exceeds 70%, the strength of the outer peripheral portion 36 may decrease.
- the porosity is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the average pore diameter of the partition walls of the outer peripheral portion 36 is preferably 2 to 15 ⁇ m, and more preferably 4 to 8 ⁇ m.
- the average pore diameter is a value measured with a mercury porosimeter.
- the thickness of the outer peripheral wall 33 constituting the outer periphery of the outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is preferably 0.1 to 2 mm. If it is thinner than 0.1 mm, the strength of the outer peripheral portion 36 may be lowered. If it is thicker than 2 mm, cracks may easily occur due to a temperature difference between the outer peripheral wall and the partition wall and / or a temperature difference in the outer peripheral wall in the outer peripheral portion.
- the outer peripheral wall 33 is preferably disposed at least in a portion located at the outermost periphery of the honeycomb structure 100.
- the structure of the outer peripheral part 36 may be a structure in which the outer peripheral wall is not disposed in a part facing the central part 6 (contacting via the joint part). Further, in the case where the outer peripheral portion 36 is formed by a plurality of honeycomb segments 36a, the outer peripheral wall is not disposed in the portion of the honeycomb segment structure where the honeycomb segments 36a face each other (contact via the joint portion). It may be the structure. Further, the outer peripheral wall 33 may be disposed on the entire outer periphery of the outer peripheral portion 36. Moreover, when the outer peripheral part 36 is formed of a plurality of honeycomb segments 36a, the outer peripheral wall 33 may be disposed on the entire outer periphery of the honeycomb segment 36a.
- the shape of the cell 32 in a cross section orthogonal to the extending direction of the cell 32 is preferably a square, a hexagon, an octagon, or a combination thereof.
- the joining portion 37 is obtained by heat-treating the joining material.
- the bonding material is mainly composed of inorganic particles and an inorganic adhesive.
- the bonding material includes an organic binder, a surfactant, a foamed resin, water, and the like as subcomponents.
- the inorganic particles include plate-like particles, spherical particles, massive particles, fibrous particles, and acicular particles.
- the inorganic adhesive include colloidal silica (SiO 2 sol), colloidal alumina (alumina sol), various oxide sols, ethyl silicate, water glass, silica polymer, and aluminum phosphate.
- the main component one containing ceramic powder common to the constituent components of the honeycomb segment 36a is preferable.
- the thing which does not contain fibrous particles, such as ceramic fiber, from a health problem etc. is preferable.
- grains is preferable. Examples of the plate-like particles include mica, talc, boron nitride, and glass flakes.
- the thickness of the joint portion 37 is preferably 0.1 to 5 mm, more preferably 0.3 to 3 mm, and particularly preferably 0.5 to 2 mm. If the thickness is less than 0.1 mm, the honeycomb segments or the honeycomb segments (outer peripheral portion) and the central portion may easily come into contact with each other. If it is thicker than 5 mm, the pressure loss when the exhaust gas flows through the honeycomb structure 100 tends to increase.
- the porosity of the joint portion 37 is preferably 40 to 70%, more preferably 50 to 65%, and particularly preferably 55 to 65%. If it is less than 40%, the joint part tends to be hard, and the buffering function of the joint part tends to decrease. When it is larger than 70%, the joint portion is likely to be flexible, and the buffering function of the joint portion may be easily lowered.
- the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment has a cylindrical shape with a bottom surface (cylindrical shape), a cylindrical shape with an oval shape on the bottom surface, and a polygonal shape with a bottom surface (square, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, etc.) It is preferable to have a cylindrical shape or the like.
- the size of the honeycomb structure 100 is preferably an area of the bottom surface is 2000 ⁇ 20000 mm 2, further preferably 5000 ⁇ 15000 2.
- the length of the honeycomb structure in the central axis direction is preferably 50 to 200 mm, and more preferably 75 to 150 mm.
- the isostatic strength of the honeycomb structure 100 of the present embodiment is preferably 1 MPa or more, and more preferably 3 MPa or more.
- the isostatic strength is preferably as large as possible. However, considering the material, structure, etc. of the honeycomb structure 100, the upper limit is about 6 MPa. When the isostatic strength is less than 1 MPa, the honeycomb structure may be easily damaged when used as a catalyst carrier or the like. Isostatic strength is a value measured by applying hydrostatic pressure in water.
- a metal silicon powder (metal silicon), a binder, a surfactant, a pore former, water, and the like are added to silicon carbide powder (silicon carbide) to produce a forming raw material. It is preferable that the mass of the metal silicon is 10 to 40% by mass with respect to the total of the mass of the silicon carbide powder and the mass of the metal silicon.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles in the silicon carbide powder is preferably 3 to 50 ⁇ m, and more preferably 3 to 40 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of metal silicon (metal silicon powder) is preferably 2 to 35 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of silicon carbide particles and metal silicon is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the silicon carbide particles are silicon carbide fine particles constituting the silicon carbide powder
- the metal silicon particles are metal silicon fine particles constituting the metal silicon powder.
- This is a composition of a forming raw material when the material of the honeycomb structure part is a silicon-silicon carbide composite material. When the material of the honeycomb structure part is silicon carbide, no metallic silicon is added.
- binder examples include methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropoxyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, and polyvinyl alcohol. Among these, it is preferable to use methyl cellulose and hydroxypropoxyl cellulose in combination.
- the content of the binder is preferably 2.0 to 10.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the water content is preferably 20 to 60 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- ethylene glycol, dextrin, fatty acid soap, polyalcohol or the like can be used as the surfactant. These may be used individually by 1 type and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.
- the content of the surfactant is preferably 0.1 to 2.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the pore former is not particularly limited as long as it becomes pores after firing, and examples thereof include graphite, starch, foamed resin, water absorbent resin, silica gel and the like.
- the pore former content is preferably 0.5 to 10.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the average particle size of the pore former is preferably 10 to 30 ⁇ m. If it is smaller than 10 ⁇ m, pores may not be formed sufficiently. If it is larger than 30 ⁇ m, the die may be clogged during molding.
- the average particle diameter of the pore former is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the forming raw material is kneaded to form a clay.
- molding raw material and forming a clay For example, the method of using a kneader, a vacuum clay kneader, etc. can be mentioned.
- the clay is extruded to form a honeycomb formed body.
- a die that forms a honeycomb formed body having a desired overall shape, cell shape, partition wall thickness, cell density, and the like.
- a cemented carbide which does not easily wear is preferable.
- the honeycomb formed body has a structure having partition walls for partitioning and forming a plurality of cells serving as fluid flow paths and an outer peripheral wall located on the outer periphery.
- the shape, size, partition wall thickness, cell density, outer peripheral wall thickness, etc. of the honeycomb formed body can be appropriately determined in accordance with the structure of the central portion to be manufactured in consideration of shrinkage during drying and firing. .
- the drying method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include an electromagnetic heating method such as microwave heating drying and high-frequency dielectric heating drying, and an external heating method such as hot air drying and superheated steam drying.
- an electromagnetic heating method such as microwave heating drying and high-frequency dielectric heating drying
- an external heating method such as hot air drying and superheated steam drying.
- the entire molded body can be dried quickly and uniformly without cracks, and after drying a certain amount of moisture with an electromagnetic heating method, the remaining moisture is dried with an external heating method. It is preferable to make it.
- drying conditions it is preferable to remove water of 30 to 99% by mass with respect to the amount of moisture before drying by an electromagnetic heating method, and then to make the moisture to 3% by mass or less by an external heating method.
- the electromagnetic heating method dielectric heating drying is preferable, and as the external heating method, hot air drying is preferable.
- the cutting method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method using a circular saw cutting machine.
- an electrode part forming raw material for forming the electrode part is prepared.
- the electrode part forming raw material is preferably formed by adding a predetermined additive to silicon carbide powder and silicon powder and kneading.
- metal silicon powder metal silicon
- a binder a surfactant, a pore former, water and the like
- silicon carbide powder silicon carbide
- the mass of the metal silicon is preferably 20 to 40 parts by mass.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles in the silicon carbide powder is preferably 10 to 60 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of the metal silicon powder (metal silicon) is preferably 2 to 20 ⁇ m. If it is smaller than 2 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too small. If it is larger than 20 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too large.
- the average particle diameter of silicon carbide particles and metal silicon is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the silicon carbide particles are silicon carbide fine particles constituting the silicon carbide powder, and the metal silicon particles are metal silicon fine particles constituting the metal silicon powder.
- binder examples include methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropoxyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, and polyvinyl alcohol. Among these, it is preferable to use methyl cellulose and hydroxypropoxyl cellulose in combination.
- the binder content is preferably 0.1 to 5.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the water content is preferably 15 to 60 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- ethylene glycol, dextrin, fatty acid soap, polyalcohol or the like can be used as the surfactant. These may be used individually by 1 type and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.
- the content of the surfactant is preferably 0.1 to 2.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the pore former is not particularly limited as long as it becomes pores after firing, and examples thereof include graphite, starch, foamed resin, water absorbent resin, silica gel and the like.
- the pore former content is preferably 0.1 to 5.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the average particle size of the pore former is preferably 10 to 30 ⁇ m. If it is smaller than 10 ⁇ m, pores may not be formed sufficiently. When it is larger than 30 ⁇ m, air holes are easily formed, and the strength may be lowered.
- the average particle diameter of the pore former is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the mixture obtained by mixing silicon carbide powder (silicon carbide), metal silicon (metal silicon powder), binder, surfactant, pore former, water, etc. is kneaded to form a paste-like electrode part It is preferable to use it as a raw material.
- the method of kneading is not particularly limited, and for example, a vertical stirrer can be used.
- the method for applying the electrode part forming raw material to the side surface of the dried honeycomb body (central part) is not particularly limited, but for example, a printing method can be used.
- the electrode part forming raw material is preferably applied to the side surface of the dried honeycomb body (center part) so as to have a desired shape of the electrode part in the honeycomb structure of the present invention.
- the thickness of an electrode part can be made into desired thickness by adjusting the thickness when apply
- the electrode part can be formed very easily because the electrode part can be formed simply by applying the electrode part forming raw material to the side surface of the dried honeycomb body (center part), drying and firing. .
- the drying conditions are preferably 50 to 100 ° C.
- the electrode terminal forming member is affixed to the dried honeycomb body (center portion) to become an electrode terminal.
- the shape of the electrode terminal forming member is not particularly limited, but for example, it is preferably formed in a columnar shape as shown in FIG. And it is preferable to affix the obtained member for electrode terminal formation to the part by which the electrode part formation raw material was apply
- each order of preparation of a honeycomb dried body (center part), preparation of an electrode part forming raw material, and preparation of an electrode terminal forming member is not particularly limited.
- the electrode terminal forming member is preferably obtained by molding and drying an electrode terminal forming raw material (raw material for forming the electrode terminal forming member).
- the electrode terminal forming raw material is preferably formed by adding a predetermined additive to silicon carbide powder and silicon powder and kneading.
- a metal silicon powder (metal silicon), a binder, a surfactant, a pore former, water and the like are added to silicon carbide powder (silicon carbide) and kneaded to prepare an electrode terminal forming raw material.
- the mass of the metal silicon is 20 to 40% by mass with respect to the total of the mass of the silicon carbide powder and the mass of the metal silicon.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide particles in the silicon carbide powder is preferably 10 to 60 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of the metal silicon powder (metal silicon) is preferably 2 to 20 ⁇ m. If it is smaller than 2 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too small. If it is larger than 20 ⁇ m, the electrical resistivity may be too large.
- the average particle diameter of silicon carbide particles and metal silicon particles (metal silicon) is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the silicon carbide particles are silicon carbide fine particles constituting the silicon carbide powder, and the metal silicon particles are metal silicon fine particles constituting the metal silicon powder.
- binder examples include methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropoxyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, and polyvinyl alcohol. Among these, it is preferable to use methyl cellulose and hydroxypropoxyl cellulose in combination.
- the content of the binder is preferably 2.0 to 10.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the water content is preferably 20 to 40 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- ethylene glycol, dextrin, fatty acid soap, polyalcohol or the like can be used as the surfactant. These may be used individually by 1 type and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.
- the content of the surfactant is preferably 0.1 to 2.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the pore former is not particularly limited as long as it becomes pores after firing, and examples thereof include graphite, starch, foamed resin, water absorbent resin, silica gel and the like.
- the pore former content is preferably 0.1 to 5.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the silicon carbide powder and the metal silicon powder is 100 parts by mass.
- the average particle size of the pore former is preferably 10 to 30 ⁇ m. If it is smaller than 10 ⁇ m, pores may not be formed sufficiently. When it is larger than 30 ⁇ m, air holes are easily formed, and the strength may be lowered.
- the average particle diameter of the pore former is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- a mixture obtained by mixing silicon carbide powder (silicon carbide), metal silicon (metal silicon powder), a binder, a surfactant, a pore former, water and the like is kneaded to obtain an electrode terminal forming raw material. It is preferable.
- the method of kneading is not particularly limited, and for example, a kneader can be used.
- the method of forming the obtained electrode terminal forming raw material into the shape of the electrode terminal forming member is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method of appropriately processing after extrusion molding.
- the electrode terminal forming raw material is formed into the shape of the electrode terminal forming member and then dried to obtain the electrode terminal forming member.
- the drying conditions are preferably 50 to 100 ° C.
- the electrode terminal forming member is preferably attached to the honeycomb formed body to which the electrode part forming raw material is applied.
- the method for attaching the electrode terminal forming member to the dried honeycomb body (central portion) is not particularly limited, but the electrode portion forming raw material is used. It is preferable that the electrode terminal forming member is attached to the honeycomb formed body.
- the electrode portion forming raw material is applied to the surface of the electrode terminal forming member that “sticks (contacts) the electrode portion forming raw material of the dried honeycomb body (central portion)”. Then, it is preferable that the electrode terminal forming member is attached to the dried honeycomb body (center portion) so that the “surface to which the electrode portion forming raw material has been applied” is in contact with the dried honeycomb body (center portion).
- the “honeycomb dried body (center part) on which the electrode part forming raw material is applied and the electrode terminal forming member is attached” is preferable to dry the “honeycomb dried body (center part) on which the electrode part forming raw material is applied and the electrode terminal forming member is attached” to obtain a central part dried body.
- the drying conditions at this time are preferably 50 to 100 ° C.
- the central dried body is calcined to produce the central calcined body.
- Pre-baking is preferably performed at 400 to 550 ° C. for 0.5 to 20 hours in an air atmosphere.
- the method of temporary baking and baking is not particularly limited, and baking can be performed using an electric furnace, a gas furnace, or the like.
- a central fired body by firing the central fired body obtained by pre-baking.
- firing conditions it is preferable to heat at 1400 to 1500 ° C. for 1 to 20 hours in an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.
- Peripheral part (peripheral part fired body): Next, the manufacturing method of an outer peripheral part sintered body is demonstrated.
- the cordierite forming raw material is a ceramic raw material blended so as to have a chemical composition falling within the range of 42 to 56% by mass of silica, 30 to 45% by mass of alumina, and 12 to 16% by mass of magnesia. It is fired to become cordierite.
- the above method is a blending of forming raw materials when the outer peripheral material is cordierite, and when the outer peripheral material is aluminum titanate, a conventional sintered body of aluminum titanate is used. A manufacturing method can be adopted.
- binder examples include methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropoxyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, and polyvinyl alcohol.
- the binder content is preferably 2.0 to 10.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the cordierite forming raw material is 100 parts by mass.
- the water content is preferably 20 to 60 parts by mass when the total mass of the cordierite forming raw material is 100 parts by mass.
- ethylene glycol, dextrin, fatty acid soap, polyalcohol or the like can be used as the surfactant. These may be used individually by 1 type and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.
- the content of the surfactant is preferably 0.1 to 2.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the cordierite forming raw material is 100 parts by mass.
- the pore former is not particularly limited as long as it becomes pores after firing, and examples thereof include graphite, starch, foamed resin, water absorbent resin, silica gel and the like.
- the content of the pore former is preferably 0.5 to 10.0 parts by mass when the total mass of the cordierite forming raw material is 100 parts by mass.
- the average particle size of the pore former is preferably 10 to 30 ⁇ m. If it is smaller than 10 ⁇ m, pores may not be formed sufficiently. If it is larger than 30 ⁇ m, the die may be clogged during molding.
- the average particle diameter of the pore former is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the forming raw material is kneaded to form a clay.
- molding raw material and forming a clay For example, the method of using a kneader, a vacuum clay kneader, etc. can be mentioned.
- honeycomb formed body In extrusion molding, it is preferable to use a die having a desired overall shape, cell shape, partition wall thickness, cell density and the like.
- the honeycomb formed body has a structure having partition walls for partitioning and forming a plurality of cells serving as fluid flow paths and an outer peripheral wall located on the outer periphery.
- the honeycomb formed body preferably has a structure like the honeycomb segment 36a of one embodiment (honeycomb structure 100) of the honeycomb structure of the present invention shown in FIGS. Then, it is preferable to produce a plurality of honeycomb molded bodies having a shape like the honeycomb segment 36a and join them together to finally obtain the outer peripheral portion 36 in the honeycomb structure 100.
- the shape, size, partition wall thickness, cell density, outer peripheral wall thickness, etc. of the honeycomb formed body can be appropriately determined according to the structure of the outer peripheral portion to be manufactured in consideration of shrinkage during drying and firing. .
- the drying method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include an electromagnetic heating method such as microwave heating drying and high-frequency dielectric heating drying, and an external heating method such as hot air drying and superheated steam drying.
- an electromagnetic heating method such as microwave heating drying and high-frequency dielectric heating drying
- an external heating method such as hot air drying and superheated steam drying.
- the entire molded body can be dried quickly and uniformly without cracks, and after drying a certain amount of moisture with an electromagnetic heating method, the remaining moisture is dried with an external heating method. It is preferable to make it.
- drying conditions it is preferable to remove water of 30 to 99% by mass with respect to the amount of moisture before drying by an electromagnetic heating method, and then to make the moisture to 3% by mass or less by an external heating method.
- the electromagnetic heating method dielectric heating drying is preferable, and as the external heating method, hot air drying is preferable.
- the cutting method is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method using a circular saw cutting machine.
- Pre-baking is preferably performed at 400 to 550 ° C. for 0.5 to 20 hours in an air atmosphere.
- the method of temporary baking and baking is not particularly limited, and baking can be performed using an electric furnace, a gas furnace, or the like.
- the outer peripheral portion fired body by firing the outer peripheral portion calcined body obtained by the preliminary firing.
- firing conditions it is preferable to heat at 1400 to 1500 ° C. for 1 to 20 hours in an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.
- an outer peripheral part by joining a some honeycomb segment as mentioned above, you may form it by another method.
- a single cylindrical honeycomb formed body may be produced, and the inside may be scraped off so that a columnar space extending between both end faces is formed, thereby forming an annular honeycomb formed body.
- the central portion is disposed inside the annular honeycomb molded body.
- the bonding material is preferably prepared by kneading a mixture obtained by mixing a predetermined ceramic, binder, surfactant, pore former, water and the like. Moreover, it is preferable that the bonding material is in a paste form.
- the method of kneading is not particularly limited, and for example, a vertical stirrer can be used.
- the center fired body, the outer periphery fired body, and the outer periphery fired bodies are pasted together using a bonding material so as to have the shape of the honeycomb structure to be manufactured, thereby obtaining a honeycomb bonded body.
- a bonding material so as to have the shape of the honeycomb structure to be manufactured, thereby obtaining a honeycomb bonded body.
- the honeycomb bonded body is preferably heat-treated to obtain a honeycomb structure.
- the conditions for the heat treatment are preferably 500 to 800 ° C. and 2 to 4 hours. Note that the bonding material becomes a bonded portion after the heat treatment.
- Example 1 Silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder are mixed at a mass ratio of 80:20, and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as a binder, a water absorbent resin as a pore former and water are added thereto. To form a raw material. Then, the forming raw material was kneaded with a vacuum kneader to produce a columnar clay. The content of the binder was 7 parts by mass when the total of silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass. The content of the pore former was 3 parts by mass when the total of the silicon carbide (SiC) powder and the metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass.
- the water content was 42 parts by mass when the total of silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass.
- the average particle size of the silicon carbide powder was 20 ⁇ m, and the average particle size of the metal silicon powder was 6 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of the pore former was 20 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameters of silicon carbide, metal silicon and pore former are values measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the obtained columnar kneaded material was molded using an extrusion molding machine to obtain a honeycomb molded body.
- the obtained honeycomb formed body was dried by high-frequency dielectric heating, and then dried at 120 ° C. for 2 hours using a hot air dryer, and both end surfaces (both end portions) were cut by a predetermined amount to obtain a central dried body.
- silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder are mixed at a mass ratio of 60:40, and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as a binder, glycerin as a humectant, and a surfactant as a dispersant are added thereto.
- water was added and mixed.
- the mixture was kneaded to obtain an electrode part forming raw material.
- the content of the binder was 0.5 parts by mass when the total of silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass.
- the content of glycerin was 10 parts by mass when the total of silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass.
- the content of the surfactant was 0.3 parts by mass when the total of the silicon carbide (SiC) powder and the metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass.
- the water content was 42 parts by mass when the total of silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder was 100 parts by mass.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide powder was 52 ⁇ m, and the average particle diameter of the metal silicon powder was 6 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of silicon carbide and metal silicon is a value measured by a laser diffraction method. The kneading was performed with a vertical stirrer.
- the electrode part forming raw material is set so that “the thickness is 1.5 mm and 0.5 times the central angle is 40 °”
- the honeycomb formed body was applied in a strip shape so as to extend between both end faces.
- the “center angle” is “a center angle centered on the center of the honeycomb formed body in a cross section orthogonal to the cell extending direction”.
- the electrode part forming raw material was applied to two sides of the dried honeycomb formed body. And, in the cross section orthogonal to the cell extending direction, one of the portions coated with the two electrode part forming raw materials is arranged on the opposite side across the center of the honeycomb formed body with respect to the other. did.
- the electrode part forming raw material applied to the honeycomb formed body was dried.
- the drying conditions were 70 ° C.
- silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder were mixed at a mass ratio of 60:40, to which hydroxypropylmethylcellulose was added as a binder, and water was added and mixed.
- the mixture was kneaded to obtain an electrode terminal forming raw material.
- the electrode terminal forming raw material was made into clay using a vacuum kneader.
- the binder content is 4 parts by mass when the total of silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si) powder is 100 parts by mass, and the water content is silicon carbide (SiC) powder and metal silicon (Si ) When the total powder was 100 parts by mass, it was 22 parts by mass.
- the average particle diameter of the silicon carbide powder was 52 ⁇ m, and the average particle diameter of the metal silicon powder was 6 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of silicon carbide and metal silicon is a value measured by a laser diffraction method.
- the obtained clay was molded using a vacuum kneader, processed into a cylindrical shape, and dried to obtain an electrode terminal forming member.
- the drying conditions were 70 ° C.
- the electrode terminal forming member had a cylindrical shape with a bottom diameter of 7 mm and a length in the central axis direction of 10 mm. Two electrode terminal forming members were produced.
- each of the two electrode terminal forming members was attached to each of the portions where the electrode part forming raw material was applied in the honeycomb formed body.
- the electrode terminal forming member was attached to the portion of the honeycomb formed body to which the electrode part forming raw material was applied using the electrode part forming raw material.
- “the honeycomb formed body on which the electrode portion forming raw material was applied and the electrode terminal forming member was attached” was degreased to obtain a central portion before firing.
- the degreasing conditions were 550 ° C. for 3 hours.
- the firing conditions were 1450 ° C. and 2 hours.
- an outer peripheral part was produced.
- talc, kaolin, alumina, aluminum hydroxide, and silica were prepared to produce a cordierite forming raw material.
- 13 parts by mass of the pore former, 35 parts by mass of the dispersion medium, 6 parts by mass of the organic binder, and 0.5 parts by mass of the dispersant were added, mixed, A kneaded material was prepared by kneading. Coke having an average particle diameter of 1 to 10 ⁇ m was used as the pore former, water was used as the dispersion medium, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose was used as the organic binder, and ethylene glycol was used as the dispersant.
- honeycomb formed body having a shape like the honeycomb segment 36a constituting the outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 of FIGS. 1 to 3 was obtained.
- the shape of the obtained honeycomb molded body was that the entire shape was cut from the sector shape in the cross section perpendicular to the cell extending direction, and the sector shape that was concentric with the sector shape and smaller in radius than the sector shape was cut out. Only the remaining shape was ". Eight such honeycomb formed bodies were produced. For two of the honeycomb formed bodies, depressions (portions that become depressions 36c) were formed on the side edge portions so that electrode terminal openings 38 (see FIG. 1) were finally formed.
- the obtained honeycomb formed body was dried by a microwave dryer and further completely dried by a hot air dryer, and then both end faces of the honeycomb formed body were cut and adjusted to a predetermined size. As a result, a honeycomb segment before firing (peripheral portion dried body) was obtained.
- the firing conditions were 1450 ° C. and 6 hours.
- the bonding material was prepared by mixing the main component and the subcomponent and then kneading.
- the composition of the main component was 41% by mass of SiC fine particles, 16.5% by mass of SiC coarse particles, 22% by mass of mica, 20% by mass of colloidal silica, and 0.5% by mass of bentonite.
- the subcomponents were 1.5 parts by mass of the organic pore former, 0.4 parts by mass of the organic binder, and 0.04 parts by mass of the dispersant when the main component was 100 parts by mass. And water was further mixed as a subcomponent. The obtained mixture was kneaded for 30 minutes using a mixer to obtain a paste-like bonding material.
- the amount of water added was adjusted so that the paste viscosity was 20 to 60 Pa ⁇ s.
- the viscosity was 25 ° C. using an RION analog viscometer (model: VT-04F). It is a value measured at 2 rotors and 62.5 rpm.
- the central fired body and the eight outer peripheral fired bodies were joined with a joining material so as to have the structure of the honeycomb structure 100 shown in FIGS. Thereafter, the central fired body and 8 outer peripheral fired bodies joined together with a joining material (joined body) were dried at 140 ° C. for 2 hours using a hot air dryer. Thereafter, the joined body was heat-treated at 700 ° C. for 2 hours using an electric furnace to obtain a honeycomb structure. The bonding material became a bonded portion after drying and heat treatment.
- the material density in the center was 1.71 g / cm 3 .
- the specific heat at the center was 680 J / kg ⁇ K.
- the material heat capacity of the center part was 1163 J / m ⁇ 3 > * K.
- the aperture ratio of the central cell was 78%.
- the volumetric heat capacity of the central part was 256 J / m 3 ⁇ K.
- the thickness of the partition wall at the center was 140 ⁇ m.
- the shape of the center part was a cylindrical shape with a bottom diameter of 46.5 mm and a height of 100 mm.
- the material density in the outer peripheral portion was 0.88 g / cm 3 .
- the specific heat of the outer peripheral part was 770 J / kg ⁇ K.
- the material heat capacity of the outer peripheral portion was 674 J / m 3 ⁇ K.
- the aperture ratio of the cells in the outer peripheral portion was 83%.
- the volumetric heat capacity of the central part was 115 J / m 3 ⁇ K.
- the thickness of the partition wall at the outer peripheral portion was 100 ⁇ m.
- the shape of the outer peripheral portion was annular in the cross section orthogonal to the cell extending direction (see the outer peripheral portion 36 of the honeycomb structure 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3).
- the thickness of the joint portion was 1.0 mm.
- the shape of the obtained honeycomb structure was a cylindrical shape with a bottom diameter of 65 mm and a height of 100 mm. Further, the electrical resistivity of the central honeycomb structure portion was 35 ⁇ cm. Moreover, the thickness of the two electrode portions was 1.5 mm. Moreover, 0.5 times the central angle in the cross section orthogonal to the cell extending direction of the two electrode portions was 40 °. Further, the heat capacity ratio (100 ⁇ volume heat capacity of the outer peripheral portion / volume heat capacity of the central portion) of the obtained honeycomb structure was 45%.
- the material density is a value measured by a mercury porosimeter.
- the specific heat is a value measured by a differential scanning calorimetry (DCS) method.
- the heat capacity of the material is based on the volume calculated using the average thickness of the partition wall of the measurement object (center or outer periphery) measured with an optical microscope, taking into account the porosity, the specific gravity of the material, and the specific heat. It is a value derived by the calculation method.
- the thickness of the partition wall is a value of an average thickness at 8 points in the circumferential direction of the partition wall measured with an optical microscope.
- the porosity of the partition wall is a value measured by a mercury porosimeter (manufactured by Micromeritics, Autopore IV9505).
- the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part constituting the central part was measured by the following method.
- a test piece of 10 mm ⁇ 10 mm ⁇ 50 mm was made of the same material as the object to be measured (that is, for example, when measuring the electrical resistivity of the honeycomb structure part, the test piece was made of the same material as the honeycomb structure part).
- a silver paste was applied to the entire surface of both ends of the test piece, and wiring was performed so that current could be supplied.
- a voltage application current measuring device was connected to the test piece and applied.
- a thermocouple was installed in the center of the test piece, and the time-dependent change in the test piece temperature during voltage application was confirmed with a recorder. 100 to 200 V was applied, the current value and voltage value were measured at a test piece temperature of 400 ° C., and the electrical resistivity was calculated from the obtained current value and voltage value and the test piece size.
- a heating / cooling test of the honeycomb structure was performed using a propane gas burner tester capable of supplying a heated gas using a gas burner that combusts propane gas into a metal case that houses the honeycomb structure. . Then, when carrying out the heating / cooling test, the “temperature difference” in the honeycomb structure was measured. Specifically, first, the obtained honeycomb structure was housed (canned) in a metal case of a propane gas burner testing machine. A gas heated by a gas burner was supplied into the metal case so that it passed through the honeycomb structure. The temperature condition of the heated gas flowing into the metal case (inlet gas temperature condition) was as follows. First, the temperature was raised to 950 ° C.
- Thermal shock resistance test A heating / cooling test for a honeycomb structure (100 cycles) using a propane gas burner tester capable of supplying a heated gas using a gas burner for burning propane gas into a metal case housing the honeycomb structure. ). Specifically, first, the obtained honeycomb structure was housed (canned) in a metal case of a propane gas burner testing machine. A gas heated by a gas burner was supplied into the metal case so that it passed through the honeycomb structure. The temperature condition of the heated gas flowing into the metal case (inlet gas temperature condition) was as follows. First, the temperature was raised from 100 ° C. to 950 ° C. in 5 minutes, held at 950 ° C. for 10 minutes, then cooled to 100 ° C.
- Examples 2 to 6 Comparative Examples 1 and 2
- a honeycomb structure was manufactured in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the conditions of the outer peripheral portion of the honeycomb structure were changed as shown in Table 1.
- the “temperature difference ( ⁇ T)” was measured by the above method, and the “thermal shock resistance test” was performed. The results are shown in Table 1.
- honeycomb structure of the present invention can be suitably used as a catalyst carrier for an exhaust gas purifying device that purifies exhaust gas from automobiles.
- partition wall 1: partition wall, 2: cell, 3: outer peripheral wall, 4: honeycomb structure part, 5: side face, 6: central part, 11: one end face, 12: the other end face, 21: electrode part, 22: electrode terminal, 31: Partition wall (outer peripheral partition wall), 32: Cell (outer peripheral cell), 33: Outer peripheral wall (outer peripheral wall), 36: Outer peripheral portion, 36a: Honeycomb segment, 36b: Side edge, 36c: Recess, 37: junction, 38: electrode terminal opening, 100: honeycomb structure, O: center, ⁇ : center angle, ⁇ : angle, ⁇ : 0.5 times the center angle.
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本発明のハニカム構造体の一の実施形態は、図1~図3に示すように、中央部6と、中央部6の外周に配設された外周部36とを備えるものである。中央部6は、筒状のハニカム構造部4と、ハニカム構造部4の側面5に配設された一対の電極部21,21を有するものである。筒状のハニカム構造部4は、流体の流路となる一方の端面11から他方の端面12まで延びる複数のセル2を区画形成する多孔質の隔壁1及び外周に配置される外周壁3を有するものである。そして、本実施形態のハニカム構造体100は、ハニカム構造部4の電気抵抗率が、1~200Ωcmである。そして、本実施形態のハニカム構造体100は、一対の電極部21,21のそれぞれが、ハニカム構造部4のセル2の延びる方向に延びる帯状に形成されている。そして、本実施形態のハニカム構造体100は、断面において、一対の電極部21,21における一方の電極部21が、一対の電極部21,21における他方の電極部21に対して、ハニカム構造部4の中心を挟んで反対側に配設されている。上記「断面」とは、本実施形態のハニカム構造体100における、セル2の延びる方向に直交する断面を意味する。そして、以下においても、本実施形態のハニカム構造体における、セルの延びる方向に直交する断面を、単に「断面」ということがある。そして、外周部36は、流体の流路となる一方の端面から他方の端面まで延びる複数のセル(外周部のセル)32を区画形成する多孔質の隔壁(外周部の隔壁)31及び最外周に位置する外周壁(外周部の外周壁)33を有するものである。そして、本実施形態のハニカム構造体100は、外周部の体積熱容量(材料熱容量×(1-セル開口率/100))が、中央部の体積熱容量(材料熱容量×(1-セル開口率/100))より小さいものである。図1は、本発明のハニカム構造体の一の実施形態を模式的に示す斜視図である。図2は、本発明のハニカム構造体の一の実施形態の、セルの延びる方向に直交する断面を示す模式図である。図3は、本発明のハニカム構造体の一の実施形態の、セルの延びる方向に平行な断面を示す模式図である。
図1~図3に示されるように、本実施形態のハニカム構造体100において、中央部6の隔壁1及び外周壁3の材質は、珪素-炭化珪素複合材又は炭化珪素を主成分とするものであることが好ましく、珪素-炭化珪素複合材又は炭化珪素であることが更に好ましい。「隔壁1及び外周壁3の材質が、炭化珪素粒子及び珪素を主成分とするものである」というときは、隔壁1及び外周壁3が、炭化珪素粒子及び珪素を、全体の90質量%以上含有していることを意味する。このような材質を用いることにより、ハニカム構造部の電気抵抗率を1~200Ωcmにすることができる。ここで、珪素-炭化珪素複合材は、骨材としての炭化珪素粒子、及び炭化珪素粒子を結合させる結合材としての珪素を含有するものである。そして、珪素-炭化珪素複合材は、複数の炭化珪素粒子が、炭化珪素粒子間に細孔を形成するようにして、珪素によって結合されていることが好ましい。また、隔壁1及び外周壁3の材質が「炭化珪素」であるというときは、当該「炭化珪素」は、炭化珪素(粒子)が焼結したものである。ハニカム構造部の電気抵抗率は、400℃における値である。
本実施形態のハニカム構造体100を構成する外周部36は、中央部6の外周に配設されたものである。そして、外周部36は、流体の流路となる一方の端面から他方の端面まで延びる複数のセル(外周部のセル)32を区画形成する多孔質の隔壁(外周部の隔壁)31及び最外周に位置する外周壁(外周部の外周壁)33を有するものである。
次に、本発明のハニカム構造体の一実施形態の製造方法について説明する。まず、中央部の作製方法を説明する。尚、中央部と外周部とは、どちらを先に作製してもよい。
炭化珪素粉末(炭化珪素)に、金属珪素粉末(金属珪素)、バインダ、界面活性剤、造孔材、水等を添加して成形原料を作製する。炭化珪素粉末の質量と金属珪素の質量との合計に対して、金属珪素の質量が10~40質量%となるようにすることが好ましい。炭化珪素粉末における炭化珪素粒子の平均粒子径は、3~50μmが好ましく、3~40μmが更に好ましい。金属珪素(金属珪素粉末)の平均粒子径は、2~35μmであることが好ましい。炭化珪素粒子及び金属珪素(金属珪素粒子)の平均粒子径はレーザー回折法で測定した値である。炭化珪素粒子は、炭化珪素粉末を構成する炭化珪素の微粒子であり、金属珪素粒子は、金属珪素粉末を構成する金属珪素の微粒子である。尚、これは、ハニカム構造部の材質を、珪素-炭化珪素系複合材とする場合の成形原料の配合であり、ハニカム構造部の材質を炭化珪素とする場合には、金属珪素は添加しない。
次に、外周部焼成体の製造方法を説明する。
次に、中央部焼成体と外周部焼成体とを接合材を用いて貼り付けて、加熱することによりハニカム構造体を得る方法を説明する。
炭化珪素(SiC)粉末と金属珪素(Si)粉末とを80:20の質量割合で混合し、これに、バインダとしてヒドロキシプロピルメチルセルロース、造孔材として吸水性樹脂を添加すると共に、水を添加して成形原料とする。そして、成形原料を真空土練機により混練し、円柱状の坏土を作製した。バインダの含有量は炭化珪素(SiC)粉末と金属珪素(Si)粉末の合計を100質量部としたときに7質量部であった。造孔材の含有量は炭化珪素(SiC)粉末と金属珪素(Si)粉末の合計を100質量部としたときに3質量部であった。水の含有量は炭化珪素(SiC)粉末と金属珪素(Si)粉末の合計を100質量部としたときに42質量部であった。炭化珪素粉末の平均粒子径は20μmであり、金属珪素粉末の平均粒子径は6μmであった。また、造孔材の平均粒子径は、20μmであった。炭化珪素、金属珪素及び造孔材の平均粒子径は、レーザー回折法で測定した値である。
材料密度は、水銀ポロシメータにより測定した値である。
比熱は示差走査熱量測定(Differential Scanning Calorimetry:DCS)法で測定した値である。
材料熱容量は、光学顕微鏡で測定された測定対象物(中央部又は外周部)の隔壁の平均厚みを用いて計算された体積をもとに、気孔率、材料の比重、及び比熱を考慮した熱容量計算の方法で導き出した値である。隔壁の厚さは、光学顕微鏡で測定された隔壁の周方向8点の平均厚みの値である。また、隔壁の気孔率は、水銀ポロシメータ(Micromeritics社製、オートポアIV9505)により測定した値である。
中央部を構成するハニカム構造部の電気抵抗率は、以下の方法で測定した。測定対象と同じ材質で10mm×10mm×50mmの試験片を作成した(つまり、例えば、ハニカム構部の電気抵抗率を測定する場合にはハニカム構造部と同じ材質で試験片を作製した。)。試験片の両端部全面に銀ペーストを塗布し、配線して通電できるようにした。試験片に電圧印加電流測定装置をつなぎ印加した。試験片中央部に熱伝対を設置し、電圧印加時の試験片温度の経時変化をレコーダーにて確認した。100~200V印加し、試験片温度が400℃の状態における電流値及び電圧値を測定し、得られた電流値及び電圧値、並びに試験片寸法から電気抵抗率を算出した。
ハニカム構造体を収納する金属ケース内に「プロパンガスを燃焼させるガスバーナーを用いて加熱ガスを供給する」ことができる、プロパンガスバーナー試験機を用いて、ハニカム構造体の加熱冷却試験を実施した。そして、加熱冷却試験を実施する際に、ハニカム構造体内の「温度差」を測定した。具体的には、まず、プロパンガスバーナー試験機の金属ケースに、得られたハニカム構造体を収納(キャニング)した。そして、金属ケース内に、ガスバーナーにより加熱されたガスを供給し、ハニカム構造体内を通過するようにした。金属ケースに流入する加熱ガスの温度条件(入口ガス温度条件)を以下のようにした。まず、5分で950℃まで昇温し、950℃で10分間保持し、その後、5分で100℃まで冷却し、100℃で10分間保持した(加熱冷却試験)。そして、ハニカム構造体を昇温、冷却する際に、ハニカム構造体の外周壁の表面の温度と、ハニカム構造体の外周壁の表面から内部に5mm入った位置の温度とを測定し続けた。そして、外周壁の表面の温度と外周壁の表面から内部に5mm入った位置の温度との差が、最大になるときの当該温度差(最大温度差)を算出した。この最大温度差を「温度差」として表1に示した。ハニカム構造体の温度は、熱電対で測定した。
ハニカム構造体を収納する金属ケース内に「プロパンガスを燃焼させるガスバーナーを用いて加熱ガスを供給する」ことができる、プロパンガスバーナー試験機を用いて、ハニカム構造体の加熱冷却試験(100サイクル)を実施した。具体的には、まず、プロパンガスバーナー試験機の金属ケースに、得られたハニカム構造体を収納(キャニング)した。そして、金属ケース内に、ガスバーナーにより加熱されたガスを供給し、ハニカム構造体内を通過するようにした。金属ケースに流入する加熱ガスの温度条件(入口ガス温度条件)を以下のようにした。まず、100℃から5分で950℃まで昇温し、950℃で10分間保持し、その後、5分で100℃まで冷却し、100℃で10分間保持した。その後、「100℃から5分で950℃まで昇温し、950℃で10分間保持し、その後、5分で100℃まで冷却し、100℃で10分間保持する」という加熱冷却サイクルを100サイクル繰り返した。その後、室温まで冷却し、ハニカム構造体のクラック発生状態を確認した。耐熱衝撃性の試験結果は、表1の「クラック」の欄に示した。「クラック」の欄の「無し」は、クラックが発生しなかったことを示し、「有り」は、クラックが発生したことを示す。「無し」が合格である。
ハニカム構造体の、外周部の条件を表1に示すように変更した以外は、実施例1と同様にしてハニカム構造体を作製した。実施例1の場合と同様にして、上記方法で、「温度差(ΔT)」の測定を行い、「耐熱衝撃性試験」を行った。結果を表1に示す。
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- 流体の流路となる一方の端面から他方の端面まで延びる複数のセルを区画形成する多孔質の隔壁及び外周に配置される外周壁を有する筒状のハニカム構造部、及び前記ハニカム構造部の側面に配設された一対の電極部を有する中央部と、
前記中央部の外周に配設された外周部とを備え、
前記ハニカム構造部の電気抵抗率が、1~200Ωcmであり、
前記一対の電極部のそれぞれが、前記ハニカム構造部のセルの延びる方向に延びる帯状に形成され、
前記セルの延びる方向に直交する断面において、前記一対の電極部における一方の前記電極部が、前記一対の電極部における他方の前記電極部に対して、前記ハニカム構造部の中心を挟んで反対側に配設され、
前記外周部が、流体の流路となる一方の端面から他方の端面まで延びる複数のセルを区画形成する多孔質の隔壁及び最外周に位置する外周壁を有するものであり、
前記外周部の体積熱容量が、前記中央部の体積熱容量より小さいハニカム構造体。 - 前記外周部の体積熱容量が、前記中央部の体積熱容量の40~90%である請求項1に記載のハニカム構造体。
- 前記セルの延びる方向に直交する断面において、前記外周部の面積が、全体の面積に対して20~50%である請求項1又は2に記載のハニカム構造体。
- 前記外周部の熱膨張係数が0.1×10-6~3.0×10-6/Kであり、前記中央部の熱膨張係数が3.5×10-6~5.5×10-6/Kである請求項1~3のいずれかに記載のハニカム構造体。
- 前記外周部のセルの開口率が、前記中央部のセルの開口率より大きい請求項1~4のいずれかに記載のハニカム構造体。
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