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Effect of chemical composition on the sintering of mullite powders obtained by {gamma}-Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} and kaolin

Conference ·
OSTI ID:99174
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  1. Univ. of S. Carlos, S. Paulo (Brazil)
The effects of different alumina content on sintering behaviour of mullite powder obtained by reaction sintering of a mixture of {gamma}-Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} and kaolin powders have been studied by using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and apparent density measurements. Mullitization temperature was not changed with the composition of the samples. The XRD patterns of the powders with 68,0, 71,8 and 76wt% Al{sub 2}O{sub 3}, sintered above 1623K for 360s showed only the mullite phase. The sintered density of the powders increased with Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} content. The microstructural evolution and liquid phase appearance were studied and observed an exaggerated grain growth in the samples with 68,0 and 76MI/o of Al{sub 2}O{sub 3}.
OSTI ID:
99174
Report Number(s):
CONF-940911--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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