ISSN:
1551-2916
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
The reaction-bonded aluminum oxide (RBAO) process is an attractive alternative to conventional processing of ceramics, because of advantages such as lower costs, enhanced green machinability, near-net-shape forming, and broad microstructural variability. However, various problems are still encountered in the production of RBAO ceramics. Part I of the paper presented model predictions that may allow for the controlled firing of RBAO ceramics. The current work investigates the reaction behavior of RBAO ceramics under the model-predicted conditions (i.e., for varying oxygen content, heat loss, heating cycles, and scale) via thermogravimetry, differential thermal analysis, and analysis of samples that have been fired in a box furnace. By controlling the reaction, one can produce large, crack-free RBAO ceramics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1151-2916.1999.tb01852.x
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