Precise Property Control in Silicon Nitride Ceramics by $\alpha$/$\beta$ Phase Ratio Control

  • Kawaoka, H. (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University) ;
  • Kusunose, T. (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University) ;
  • Choa, Y-H. (Faculty of New Material Engineering, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Sekino, T. (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University) ;
  • Niihara, K. (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University)
  • Published : 2000.06.01

Abstract

Silicon nitride ceramics with various α/β phase ratio were fabricated by controlling sintering conditions of PECS process. Mechanical properties varied systematically with α/β ratio. Young's modulus and hardness increased with α-Si₃N₄ volume fraction, and fracture strength and toughness increased with β-Si₃N₄ content.

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