Abstract
We describe a new method for processing Si3N4mulliteAl2O3 nanocomposites by reaction sintering of the green compacts after partial oxidation treatment. Bimodal powder compacts used in this process were prepared by a colloidal filtration method. Si3N4 and Al2O3 powders were dispersed in aqueous suspensions at pH=10 with the aid of an electrosteric stabilizer, polymethacrylic acid. A binary mixture of Al2O3 powder was used to attain high green densities. This process results in the following morphology: nanometer-sized Si3N4 particles that are distributed in the mullite phase which is embedded in an Al2O3 matrix.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 169-182 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Nanostructured Materials |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1994 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics