Synthesis of alumina-zirconia powders by sol-gel processing
The object of this investigation is to determine the feasibility of sol-gel processes for preparing powders of phase-stabilized zirconia. Composites of phase-stabilized zirconia and alumina in which fracture toughening is achieved by the tetragonal to monoclinic transition in ZrO/sub 2/ are one of the promising candidate materials for advanced heat engine applications. To achieve superior strength in these composites, structural considerations dictate that the composites be uniform in composition, passes fine-grained microstructures and be highly dense. Sol-gel processes have the potential for the synthesis of powders from which these composites can be fabricated. Yttrium oxide in concentration of 0.5 to 5 mole % (zirconia basis) was used for phase stabilization of zirconia. In the present study particular emphasis was placed on determining the process parameters which control the homogeneity of Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/ in the zirconia phase. The stress required to transform tetragonal ZrO/sub 2/ during fracture is a function of Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/ content. It is well established that gel composition and properties are controlled by the chemistry and processing conditions employed in the individual steps of sol-gel processes. The present study was concerned with the preparation of gel powders of Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/ - (ZrO/sub 2/ . Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/) from precursor aqueous sols containing the codispersed colloidal oxides. Variables studies included: (1) the pH of the sols from which gelation was effected, (2) the rate of gelation, and (3) the method of synthesizing the colloidal oxides for dispersion as sols. 8 refs., 6 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 7046370
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-870254-2; ON: DE87005721
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS
ALUMINIUM OXIDES
CERMETS
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
CRYSTAL STRUCTURE
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