Synthesis of dense SiC compacts by liquid Si infiltration and their dissolution characteristics in molten Si–Cr alloy

In the SiC solution growth method, a graphite crucible is generally used to hold the Si-based solution and serve as the C source. However, the excess C supply by crucible dissolution can easily generate SiC microcrystals in solution, resulting in the formation of macro-defects (SiC inclusions) in th