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Explosive consolidation of aluminum nitride ceramic powder: a case history

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6617801
A case study of the explosive consolidation of A1N is presented. Measured and calculated stress histories show a two-wave structure during the initial compaction, consisting of an ingoing pulse and an outgoing pulse reflected from the cylinder axis. The macrostructural features of the consolidated specimen are rationalized and discussed in terms of this observed stress history. It is suggested that the second shock determines, at least in part, the final density of the compact. Examination of eat treated specimens in the transmission electron microscope (TEM) shows that recovery of the heavily dislocated microscope (TEM) shows that recovery of the heavily dislocated microstructure is rapid at 1500/sup 0/C, and, further, that the amorphous intergranular phase disappears. A dispersion of fine precipitates appears at grain boundaries during heat treatment as well. The fracture toughness of explosively consolidated specimens, 3.0 MPa m/sup 1/2/, is the same as that of hot-pressed material, indicating that explosive consilidation is a viable means of producing dense, well bonded A1N. 7 figures, 1 table.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
6617801
Report Number(s):
UCRL-88181; CONF-821133-2; ON: DE83003876
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English