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Silicon carbide platelet-reinforced silicon nitride composites

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Different grades of high aspect ratio SiC platelets were used to reinforce Si3N4. Dispersion of additives (4 wt % Y203 and 3 wt % Al203) was achieved by ball milling in ethanol using alumina balls, while dispersion of platelets was done by ball milling using plastic balls. Consolidation of the composites was carried out by uniaxial hot pressing. A slight decrease in flexural strength was measured, while significant increases in elastic properties, fracture toughness and Weibull modulus were noted. Microstructure and crack-propagation studies as well as reinforcement mechanisms are presented.

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  1. Arvida Research and Development Centre, Alcan International Limited, 1955 Mellon Blvd., G7S 4K8, Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada

    D. Baril

  2. C-Axis Technology Limited, 2538 Dubose Street, G7S 4K9, Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada

    S. P. Tremblay

  3. Mining and Metallurgical Department, Laval University, G1K 7P4, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada

    M. Fiset

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Baril, D., Tremblay, S.P. & Fiset, M. Silicon carbide platelet-reinforced silicon nitride composites. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE 28, 5486–5494 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00367819

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