Abstract
This work presents a novel method for preparing an Al2O 3/YAG/ZrO2 ternary eutectic whereby combustion synthesis melt casting has been combined with the ultra-high gravity (UHG) technique. The fabricated product had a relative density of 99.3% of the theoretical one. Phase composition and microstructure analyses indicated that the application of UHG resulted in a metal-free ceramic microstructure with no porosity or microcracks. The microstructure comprises ZrO2 rods dispersed in Al 2O3. The product had 17.82 GPa Vickers hardness and 5.51 MPa·m1/2 fracture toughness.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 549-552 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2009 |