Strengthening of alumina by cerium-zirconate (Ce2Zr2O7)
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Composite powders of Al2O3 and 0 to 30 vol% Ce2Zr2O7 are prepared by a hybrid sol-gel method using Al2O3 powders and a sol formed from Zr-alkoxide and cerium nitrate. All the Zr from the sol goes to form the cerium zirconate phase when the powders are calcined in N2. Pressureless sintering in air at 1500°C yields composites with high density (∼98%). Maximum values of fracture toughness and strength, 6.5 MPa $$\sqrt {\text{m}}$$ and 620 MPa respectively, (e.g. 3.5 MPa $$\sqrt {\text{m}}$$ and 350 MPa for pure Al2O3) are obtained in 10 vol% Ce2Zr2O7 composite sintered in air. The dominant mechanism for enhancement in K IC is believed to be crack bridging. Crack bridging activity in the 10 vol% composite is found to be maximum and extends upto ∼190 μm from the crack tip.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · Nuclear materials and radiation effects · Advanced materials and composites
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