Abstract
Volatilization resulting from the thermal decomposition of Si3N4 causes the large weight loss and desintering phenomenon observed during pressureless sintering of Si3N4‐5% MgO and sialon (z =2)‐5% MgO. The addition of a few weight percent of Si to the powder suppresses this volatilazation and helps to achieve fully dense Si3N4 components.

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