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Fundamental Issues in the Sintering of Ceramic Particulate Composites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Mohamed N. Rahaman
Mohamed N. Rahaman*
Affiliation:
University of Missouri-Rolla, Department of Ceramic Engineering, Rolla, Missouri 65401
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Abstract

The sintering rate of a ceramic powder matrix can be reduced significantly by the presence of rigid inclusions. The factors that lead to this reduced sinterability have been the subject of much debate in the last 5–10 years. Recent work indicate that the reduction in the matrix sinterability is a processing-related problem. The main factors that control the sinterability of ceramic particulate composites include the packing of the matrix immediately surrounding the inclusions and interactions between the inclusions which constrain the matrix. A processing method which avoids the difficulties associated with these two factors is outlined. The method involves the synthesis of coated inclusion particles. Composites containing up to 40 volume percent inclusions can be freely sintered in the solid state to full density.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 249: Symposium Q – Synthesis and Processing of Ceramics: Scientific Issues , 1991 , 465
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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