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The mechanical properties of ion implanted ceramics

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OSTI ID:6114887

The surface mechanical properties of ceramics are altered by ion implantation. The alteration results from the microstructural changes and the residual stresses produced in the implanted zone. Because of difficulties associated with accurate property determination of thin layers, data published to date are generally qualitative in nature and indicate only the direction of the changes. Implantation conditions which give a damaged but crystalline layer cause increase in hardness, fracture toughness, and flexural strength. The mechanisms responsible appear to involve both defect- and solid-solution strengthening, and the residual compressive stress. Topics covered in this paper are: Fracture toughness, tribological properties, transverse rupture strength, hardness, elastic modulus and residual stresses of ceramics.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6114887
Report Number(s):
CONF-8808108-6; ON: DE89008928
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English