| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581130 | Materials Science and Engineering: A | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The processing and mechanical behavior of Al2O3 composites with 1-20 wt.% nano-/micro-sized SiC particles was investigated. The composites were densified by hot-pressing. The mechanical properties of nano-/micro-sized SiC/Al2O3 composites including hardness, fracture toughness and flexural strength were investigated. It was found that the fracture strength and fracture toughness of the nano-/micro-sized SiC/Al2O3 composites were significantly improved in comparison with the monolithic Al2O3. 7.6 MPa m1/2 was the highest fracture toughness and was found in the composite with 5% SiC, while the 20% SiC composite exhibited the highest flexural strength. The toughening and strengthening mechanisms of the ceramic composites were discussed.
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Authors
Y.L. Dong, F.M. Xu, X.L. Shi, C. Zhang, Z.J. Zhang, J.M. Yang, Y. Tan,