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Microwave sintering of alumina-SiC composites at 2. 45 and 60 GHz

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OSTI ID:5573511

Composites of alumina-10 vol % silicon carbide whiskers were sintered to 70% of theoretical density using both 2.45 and 60 GHz microwave radiation. Further densification was inhibited by formation of a constrained network of whiskers. Alumina-10 vol % silicon carbide platelet composites were sintered to 94% of theoretical density with 2.45 GHz microwaves in less than 20 minutes. 4 refs., 11 figs.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5573511
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-88-597; CONF-880118-2; ON: DE88006455
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English