Effect of Y2O3 and Yb2O3 on the microstructure and mechanical properties of silicon nitride
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The effect of Y2O3 and Yb2O3 on the microstructure and mechanical properties of silicon nitride was investigated. The effect of heat-treatment on the crystallization of grain boundary phases and on the high-temperature strength was also studied. Sinterability and α to β phase transformation of silicon nitride with Y2O3 were more pronounced than that with Yb2O3, for the same additive content. A wider grain size distribution and a larger average grain size were observed in the specimens with Y2O3. The specimens with Yb2O3 showed higher flexure strength, hardness and fracture toughness owing to a more frequent pullout of grains. Strength retention of silicon nitride at elevated temperatures was attributed to the crystallization and refractoriness of the grain boundary phases.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · Semiconductor materials and devices
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