ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Dense transparent/translucent Na-gb-alumina was hot pressed using commercial powders having low SiO2 contents provided that agglomerates could be broken down by milling. Partial (up to 60 vol %) transformation to alpha alumina during hot pressing was caused by SiO2 either present in some powders, or introduced by excessive milling or present through the addition of Na2O-SiO2 glass. Such transformation also results from increased storage time or from direct water contamination. Two wt % MgO was used to aid densification, and 2 wt % Na2O to aid conductivity. Flexure strengths averaging 290 MN m−2, a measured Young's modulus of 21.3×104 MN m−2, and the observed pores or flaws at the fracture origins gave calculated values for the fracture energy in good agreement with the directly measured value of 13 J m−2, for larger pores and flaws. The ionic resistivity was low, e.g. ∼3 Ω cm at 350° C. Effects of surface finish, limited porosity and hot pressing texture varied resistivity by up to a factor of 10.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00808055
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