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Freeform fabrication of ceramics via stereolithography

Journal Article · · Journal of the American Ceramic Society
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  1. Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
Ceramic green bodies can be created using stereolithography methods where a ceramic suspension consisting of 0.40--0.55 volume fraction ceramic powder is dispersed within an ultraviolet-curable solution. Three ceramic materials were investigated: silica for investment casting purposes, and alumina and silicon nitride for structural parts. After mixing the powders in the curable solution, the ceramic suspension is photocured, layer by layer, fabricating a three-dimensional ceramic green body. Subsequent binder removal results in a sintered ceramic part. Three-dimensional objects have been fabricated from a 0.50 volume fraction silica suspension.
Sponsoring Organization:
Office of Naval Research, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
413311
Journal Information:
Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Journal Name: Journal of the American Ceramic Society Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 79; ISSN 0002-7820; ISSN JACTAW
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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