Microstructure and mechanical properties of ZTA composites fabricated by oscillatory pressure sintering
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Abstract The influence of sintering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al2O3−20 wt% ZrO2 composites fabricated by oscillatory pressure sintering (OPS) was investigated by means of X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, three-point bending test and Vickers indentation. Results were compared to specimens obtained by conventional hot pressing (HP) under a similar sintering schedule. The optimum oscillatory pressure sintering temperature was found to be 1600 °C; almost fully dense materials (99.94% of theoretical density) with homogeneous microstructure could be achieved. The highest flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness of such composites reached 1145 MPa, 5.74 MPa m1/2 and 19.08 GPa when sintered at 1600 °C, respectively. Furthermore, the oscillatory pressure sintering temperature could be decreased by more than 50 °C as compared with the HP method, OPS favouring enhanced grain boundary sliding, plastic deformation and diffusion in the sintering process.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Advanced materials and composites
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