Microstructural characterization and equibiaxial flexural strength of CeO2 and Ti-doped CeO2

Lupercio, Adrianna E.; Van Horn, Riley C.; Doyle, Cayden; Nadermann, Alex; Nelson, Andrew T.; Jaques, Brian J.

doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.07.117

Microstructural characterization and equibiaxial flexural strength of CeO₂ and Ti-doped CeO₂

Journal Article · Wed Jul 10 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Ceramics International

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.07.117· OSTI ID:2440978

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Boise State Univ., ID (United States); Center for Advanced Energy Studies, Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID (United States)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

In this study, the synthesis of CeO₂ and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) doped CeO₂ (TDC) monoliths are investigated, and their fracture strength is assessed using an equibiaxial flexure testing technique at room temperature. Pellets were synthesized using conventional powder processing and sintering methods to produce the desired characteristics. The TiO₂ dopant concentration was optimized at 0.1 wt % TiO₂ to obtain dense, solid-solution pellets with an enhanced grain microstructure. A ball-on-ring fixture was used to obtain the TRS and Weibull parameters of over 30 pellets for CeO₂ and 0.1 wt % TDC to compare fracture behavior. The TRS of CeO₂ pellets ranged from 88 to 160 MPa and the TRS of 0.1 wt % TDC pellets ranged from 102 to 171 MPa, both being consistent with published values. Weibull parameters, such as characteristic strength and Weibull modulus, were extracted as 129 MPa and 8.5 for CeO₂ and 150 MPa and 9.3 for 0.1 wt % TDC, respectively. Although Hertzian contact damage was observed on compressive surfaces, failure initiation occurred on the tensile surfaces of both types of samples. Fracture surface analysis for CeO₂ indicated a predominantly intergranular fracture while 0.1 wt % TDC had a predominantly transgranular fracture mode. Finally, the TRS of 0.1 wt % TDC resulted in increased Weibull parameters when compared to CeO₂, indicating sample chemistry and microstructure impact mechanical behavior for these samples.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP); USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain. Advanced Fuel Campaign

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 2440978

Journal Information:: Ceramics International, Journal Name: Ceramics International Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 50; ISSN 0272-8842

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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