Investigation of the density and microstructure homogeneity of square-shaped B₄C-ZrB₂ composites produced by spark plasma sintering method

Keyphrases

• Spark Plasma Sintering Technique 100%
• Square Shape 100%
• ZrB2-based Composites 100%
• Structural Inhomogeneity 100%
• Vol% 75%
• Relative Density 50%
• ZrB2 50%
• Fracture Toughness 50%
• Mechanical Properties 25%
• Boron Carbide 25%
• Volume Fraction 25%
• Microstructure 25%
• Microstructural Properties 25%
• Holding Time 25%
• Densification Property 25%
• Density Distribution 25%
• Density Difference 25%
• Crack Deflection 25%
• Homogeneous Density 25%
• Crack Bridging 25%
• ZrB2 Addition 25%
• Crack Branching 25%
• Branching Mechanism 25%
• Vickers Indentation Fracture Toughness 25%

Material Science

• Density 100%
• Spark Plasma Sintering 100%
• Composite Material 100%
• Fracture Toughness 60%
• Carbide 20%
• Boron 20%
• Volume Fraction 20%
• Vickers-Indentation 20%
• Crack Branching 20%
• Crack Bridging 20%