Combustion synthesis
reaction [9]. Field activated (ZOV) combustion synthesis has been used by Munir and coworkers to activate low enthalpy of formation (AHf) ( SIC, B, WC, WSi2 etc.) reactions. Using this method intermetallics, ceramics and composites ( MoSizxNb and MoSiz_yZrOz) have been prepared [lo].