Abstract
Microstructure and mechanical properties of zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) composite ceramics prepared by gelcasting process were investigated. The results indicated that Al2O3-ZrO2 composites have high bending strength and fracture toughness for the solid loading of the suspension > 50vol.%. The bending strength and fracture toughness of sintered ZTA ceramics reach values as high as 631.5 MPa and 7.64 MPa- m1/2, respectively, with solid loading of suspension being 55vol.%. The t-ZrO 2 content is increased, and the uniformity of ZrU2 particle distribution is improved in sintered samples prepared by gelcasting compared with those by dry pressing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1057-1060 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 280-283 |
Issue number | II |
State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- AlO-ZrO composites
- Gelcasting
- Microstructure
- Properties