The Si3N4-based nanocomposites reinforced with micro ZrO2 and nano SiC particles were prepared by polarity dispersant and vacuum-sintering technology. The mechanical properties and microstructures were tested. The res...The Si3N4-based nanocomposites reinforced with micro ZrO2 and nano SiC particles were prepared by polarity dispersant and vacuum-sintering technology. The mechanical properties and microstructures were tested. The results show that appropriate amount of micro ZrO2 and nano SiC particles, not only enhance the microhardness, but also block the excessively growth of β-Si3N4 and β-Si3N4 grains, so they finally all grow up to uniformly pole-shaped grains. This process is similar to the strengthening and toughening mechanism of grain whiskers and makes a remarkable improvement on the toughness. Compared with Si3N4 ceramic, the toughness of Si3N4/SiC/ZrO2 nanocomposites are increased from 6.2 MPa·m1/2 to 11 MPa·m1/2.展开更多
ZrO 2(Y 2O 3) powder and SiC nanopowder were prepared by carbothermal reduction of ZrSiO 4. With the existence of additive Y 2O 3 and other impurities, ZrSiO 4 was dissociated into ZrO 2 and SiO 2 in the condition of ...ZrO 2(Y 2O 3) powder and SiC nanopowder were prepared by carbothermal reduction of ZrSiO 4. With the existence of additive Y 2O 3 and other impurities, ZrSiO 4 was dissociated into ZrO 2 and SiO 2 in the condition of 1450—1550?℃. ZrO 2(Y 2O 3)powder was thus obtained via the removal of SiO 2 as silicon oxide (SiO) gas during carbothermal reduction process. SiC nanopowder and small amount of SiC whisker were synthesized form the gas-phase reaction between SiO vapor and supplied CH 4 gas.展开更多
文摘The Si3N4-based nanocomposites reinforced with micro ZrO2 and nano SiC particles were prepared by polarity dispersant and vacuum-sintering technology. The mechanical properties and microstructures were tested. The results show that appropriate amount of micro ZrO2 and nano SiC particles, not only enhance the microhardness, but also block the excessively growth of β-Si3N4 and β-Si3N4 grains, so they finally all grow up to uniformly pole-shaped grains. This process is similar to the strengthening and toughening mechanism of grain whiskers and makes a remarkable improvement on the toughness. Compared with Si3N4 ceramic, the toughness of Si3N4/SiC/ZrO2 nanocomposites are increased from 6.2 MPa·m1/2 to 11 MPa·m1/2.
文摘ZrO 2(Y 2O 3) powder and SiC nanopowder were prepared by carbothermal reduction of ZrSiO 4. With the existence of additive Y 2O 3 and other impurities, ZrSiO 4 was dissociated into ZrO 2 and SiO 2 in the condition of 1450—1550?℃. ZrO 2(Y 2O 3)powder was thus obtained via the removal of SiO 2 as silicon oxide (SiO) gas during carbothermal reduction process. SiC nanopowder and small amount of SiC whisker were synthesized form the gas-phase reaction between SiO vapor and supplied CH 4 gas.
