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Property optimization of Al2O3 double reinforced with ZrO2 and SiC whiskers

Conference · · Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings; (United States)
OSTI ID:7039386
An investigation is conducted of the characteristics of Al2O3 ceramics which have undergone 'double reinforcement' through incorporation of both ZrO2 and SiC whiskers, with a view to the optimization of such ceramics' properties for metal-cutting tool applications. Both hardness and fracture toughness are found to increase with SiC whisker level, and then exceed a maximum as the ZrO2 level is increased. Tetragonal-to-monoclinic transformation is enhanced with rising SiC and ZrO2 levels. Transformation toughening and whisker toughening are the dominant toughening mechanisms. 7 refs.
OSTI ID:
7039386
Report Number(s):
CONF-920144--
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings; (United States) Journal Volume: 13:9-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English