Effect of sol impregnation and changes in sol pH on mechanical properties of 3D printed alumina ceramics
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This paper reports the successful preparation of high-strength 3D-printed alumina ceramic cores using stereolithography (SLA) and vacuum sol impregnation. Zirconia, alumina, and silica sols (ZS, AS and SS) were chosen as impregnating agents for alumina ceramics. The effects of different types of sols, various ratios of alumina sol to silica sol, and different pH values of sols on the mechanical properties of the ceramics were investigated. The flexural strength of the samples increased significantly after silica sol impregnation, reaching a maximum of 63.51 ± 3.67 MPa, which is 2.06 times higher than that of the unimpregnated samples (UN). Silica particles fill the original pores of the ceramics, and after high-temperature sintering, mullite is formed to increase the density and strength of the ceramics. The flexural strength of alumina ceramics decreases and then increases as the percentage of silica sol in the alumina-silica mixed sol increases. The optimal impregnation ratio for the mixed sols was found to be 1:4, which led to a flexural strength of 62.2 ± 2.09 MPa for the alumina ceramics. In addition, the pH of the sol plays a crucial role in maintaining stable sols. The silica sol is more susceptible to gelation as the pH of the sol increases within the range of 3.5–5.5, which can have a negative impact on its impregnation effectiveness. At a pH of 6.5 in the silica sol, the alumina ceramics exhibited the highest flexural strength of 92.57 ± 2.43 MPa, which is 3.01 times higher than the flexural strength of the unimpregnated samples. The research of impregnation process parameters suitable for 3D printing of alumina ceramics aim to enhance the material's strength, offering a novel solution for applications as high-performance components in the energy sector.
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OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials · Injection Molding Process and Properties
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