| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500204 | Scripta Materialia | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The influence of the spark plasma sintering (SPS) heating rate on densification, microstructure and strength of ZrB2–20 vol.% SiC composites with or without 5 vol.% Yb2O3 addition was assessed. A low heating rate promoted densification, induced grain growth and slightly increased the strength in the Yb2O3-free ceramics, whereas the low heating rate inhibited the densification, maintained the grain size and greatly decreased the strength in the Yb2O3-doped composites.
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Authors
Wei-Ming Guo, Jef Vleugels, Guo-Jun Zhang, Pei-Ling Wang, Omer Van der Biest,