This paper reviews current research and new approaches in the field of high-melting point (> 2000 °C) compounds such as carbides, nitrides, borides, and oxides. New experimental and theoretical results on the structure, physical and mechanical properties and application of these compounds are described. Manufacturing aspects are reviewed, and understudied research topics are identified.

Keywords: high-melting point compounds, carbides, nitrides, borides, oxides PACS: 61.46.−w, 61.66.Fn, 71.15.−m, 71.15.Mb (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.2016.09.037972 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2017/3/c/ 000405323300003 2-s2.0-85021076803 2017PhyU...60..276A Citation: Andrievski R A "High-melting point compounds: new approaches and new results" Phys. Usp. 60 276–289 (2017) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 21st, April 2016, revised: 29th, July 2016, accepted: 20th, September 2016 Оригинал: Андриевский Р А «Тугоплавкие соединения: новые подходы и результаты» УФН 187 296–310 (2017); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.2016.09.037972