Abstract
Zirconium diboride (ZrB2)-based ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC) reinforced by silicon carbide (SiC) particles were prepared by hot press sintering at 1950°C for 1 h under 20 MPa pressure in an argon flow. The relative density of ZrB2/SiCp composites increased with the content of SiC addition, and reached 100% when 15% (in volume) SiC particles were added. The bending strength and toughness of the composites also increased with increasing SiC amount, and reached values of 646 MPa and 8.52 MPa·m1/2, respectively, at 15% SiC addition. Furthermore, the addition of SiC particles improved the resistance to oxidation/ablation of ZrB2/SiCp composites.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1590-1594 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Kuei Suan Jen Hsueh Pao/ Journal of the Chinese Ceramic Society |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hot press sintering
- Property
- Ultra-high temperature ceramics
- Zirconium diboride