Abstract
From studies of phase relationships in the Y-Si-Al-O-N system a series of Sm2O3-densified alpha-beta multiphase ceramic materials have been prepared by pressureless sintering. This paper describes the densification behaviour and reaction sequence in compositions designed to produce different amounts of alpha-sialon in the final product. The effect of added Y2O3 on the sinterability, final phase composition and bend strength of Sm2O3-densified alpha-beta sialons has also been investigated. The relationship between alpha-sialon content, hardness and strength of these materials is discussed in some detail.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 895-907 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | European Journal of Solid State and Inorganic Chemistry |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |