Abstract
In this paper, the toughening mechanisms of zirconia ceramics with dispersed silicon carbide nano-particles is studied and a model, which accounts for three toughening effects, i.e., nano-particle clustering, crack pinning, and trans granular fracture, is developed to predict the overall toughness of nano-composite ceramics. The theoretical prediction, based on the combination of the three effects of nano-particles, is in agreement with the experimental data.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Composite Technologies for 2020 |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Fourth Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM 4) |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 665-670 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781855738317 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |