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Process improvement for Si/sub 3/N/sub 4/ for heat engine applications

Conference · · Ceram. Eng. Sci. Proc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6229713
A statistically designed processing experiment was performed to identify and optimize critical processing parameters and compositions for sintered Si/sub 3/N/sub 4/. Process improvements which were monitored by strength testing and microstructural characterization resulted in improvements of 20 percent and 85 percent in Wiebull modulus. A newly developed composition achieved a flexural strength of 578.8 MPa at 1399 C. A SiC-whisker toughened composite using this material as a matrix achieved a room temperature fracture toughness of 6.93 MPa sq rt m.
OSTI ID:
6229713
Report Number(s):
CONF-880118-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Ceram. Eng. Sci. Proc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English