Sintering Microstructure and Properties of Si3N4 and SiC Based Structural Ceramics

Open Access

9 March 1981

proceedings article
Published by ASME International

https://doi.org/10.1115/81-gt-220

Abstract

The observed properties of typical sintered ceramic alloys based on Si₃N₄ and SiC are discussed. Properties result from interaction between various components of the phase assemblage. The pure single phase components are inherently strong because of their covalent bonding but they are unsinterable without densification aids. These aids change composition and microstructure, thus can strongly influence some properties. The effect of composition and microstructure on properties of sintered Si₃N₄ and SiC based ceramics is described.

Keywords

CERAMICS
SINTERING

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