The effect of different nucleation temperatures on the grain morphology of α-SiAlON ceramics

Kushan S. R., MANDAL H.

Proceedings of the International Symposium on SiAlONs, Chiba, Japan, 2 - 04 December 2001, vol.237, pp.169-174 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 237
  • City: Chiba
  • Country: Japan
  • Page Numbers: pp.169-174
  • Keywords: Grain Morphology, Nucleation Temperature, Nucleation Time, α-SiAlON
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Nitrogen rich yttrium-cerium containing multi-cation α-SiAlON starting compositions were prepared by gas pressure sintering using conventional α-Si3N4 powder. Microstructural characterization of the two stage sintered materials resulted in elongated α-SiAlON in various conditions. The effect of different nucleation temperatures at 1400, 1500 and 1600°C and times for 5 and 20 minutes on the grain morphology of α-SiAlON ceramics were investigated.