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Title: Faceted Surface Grain Morphology of Rapidly Solidified Alumina: Characterization and Potential Applications

Journal Article · · Advanced Engineering Materials
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  1. Oklahoma State University
  2. ORNL
  3. University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK)

This communication reports on the characterization of novel surface microstructure formed in rapidly solidified porous alumina ceramic. Advanced characterization techniques such as Orientation Imaging Microscopy (OIM) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) are used to understand the crystallographic and morphological aspects of the resultant microstructure. Potential applications of laser surface modified alumina ceramics are presented.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Shared Research Equipment Collaborative Research Center
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
993773
Journal Information:
Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 11, Issue 12; ISSN 1438-1656
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English