In order to prepare high density magnesium aluminate spinel materials,the light-burned magnesia and alumina powder were used as the main raw materials.Active magnesium aluminate spinel powders were synthesized at diff...In order to prepare high density magnesium aluminate spinel materials,the light-burned magnesia and alumina powder were used as the main raw materials.Active magnesium aluminate spinel powders were synthesized at different temperatures,and the sintering properties of the synthesized materials were characterized.The results show that the optimal light-burned temperature for synthesizing active magnesium aluminate spinel raw materials with small grain sizes and high sintering activity is 1400℃.The active spinel raw materials were sintered at 1750℃ for 3 h to form a dense spinel material,in which the spinel grains were well developed,exhibited a dense interlocking structure,and were uniformly distributed,with an average grain size of about 7.26μm.The bulk density and apparent porosity of the dense spinel material were 3.29 g·cm^(-3) and 3.5%,respectively.展开更多
Alkaline slag is vital in rare earth steel refining,making it crucial to study the wetting and penetration mechanisms between refractory materials and slag.The effect of Eu_(2)O_(3) doping on the sintering properties ...Alkaline slag is vital in rare earth steel refining,making it crucial to study the wetting and penetration mechanisms between refractory materials and slag.The effect of Eu_(2)O_(3) doping on the sintering properties of MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4) refractory materials was investigated while simulating the wetting behavior between the refractory and the CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-MgO quaternary alkaline slag during rare earth steel smelting to improve the material’s resistance to alkaline slag corrosion.The doping of Eu_(2)O_(3) can alter the crystal structure parameters of MgAl_(2)O_(4) and MgO,causing lattice distortion.This lattice activation promotes interionic mass and diffusion,helping reduce porosity and promote densification of the material,further improving sintering properties.At the equilibrium wetting temperature(1723 K),Eu_(2)O_(3) doping increases the interfacial free energy between the slag and refractory material,reducing the spreading coefficient of the molten slag.The contact angle increases from 32.1°to 42.2°,and the residual slag volume increases from 17.9%to 23.5%.The results of thermodynamic analysis show that MgAl_(2)O_(4) and EuAlO3 formed at the interface block the penetration of molten slag at high temperatures,improving the resistance of MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4) refractories to alkaline slag corrosion.Based on the capillary theory model,it was calculated that the capillary tension of the slag gradually increases with the addition of Eu_(2)O_(3),while the theoretical penetration depth of the slag gradually decreases.The experimental results showed that the slag erosion depth of the sample decreased from 102.54 to 68.28μm.展开更多
Zirconia-mullite-corundum composites were successfully prepared from fly ash,zircon and alumina powder by a reaction sintering process.The phase and microstructure evolutions of the composite synthesized at desired te...Zirconia-mullite-corundum composites were successfully prepared from fly ash,zircon and alumina powder by a reaction sintering process.The phase and microstructure evolutions of the composite synthesized at desired temperatures of 1 400,1 500 and 1 600°C for 4 h were characterized by X-ray diffractometry and scanning electronic microscopy,respectively.The influences of sintering temperature on shrinkage ratio,apparent porosity and bulk density of the synthesized composite were investigated.The formation process of the composites was discussed in detail.The results show that the zirconia-mullite-corundum composites with good sintering properties can be prepared at 1 600°C for 4 h.Zirconia particles can be homogeneously distributed in mullite matrix,and the zirconia particles are around 5μm.The formation process of zirconia-mullite-corundum composites consists of decomposition of zircon and mullitization process.展开更多
The effect of Y2O3 addition on the sintering proper- ties and microstructure of spinel was investigated using alumina-rich spinel as the raw material. The phase con- stitution and microstructure of the specimens were ...The effect of Y2O3 addition on the sintering proper- ties and microstructure of spinel was investigated using alumina-rich spinel as the raw material. The phase con- stitution and microstructure of the specimens were charac- terized by XRD and SEM, and the pore structure of the specimens was measured by a mercury porosimeter. The results indicate that a viscous melt forms wrapping around spinel crystals by adding a little Y2O3 powders （1 mass% ）, yttrium alumina garnet will crystallize around spinel crystals by adding more Y2O3 powders （ 3 mass% ） ; the sintering properties of the spinel are sig- nificantly improved by adding Y2O3 powders less than 3 mass%, while they will be relatively weakened by adding Y2O3 powders more than 3 mass%.展开更多
The effect of rare earth oxides Y 2O 3 or CeO 2 on sintering properties of Si 3N 4 ceramics was studied and the mechanism of assisting action during sintering was analyzed. The results indicate that the best sint...The effect of rare earth oxides Y 2O 3 or CeO 2 on sintering properties of Si 3N 4 ceramics was studied and the mechanism of assisting action during sintering was analyzed. The results indicate that the best sintering properties appear in Si 3N 4 ceramics with 5% Y 2O 3 or 8% CeO 2. Secondary crystallites are formed at grain boundaries after heat treatment, which decreases the amount of glass phase and contributes to the improvement of high temperature mechanical properties of silicon nitride.展开更多
The effect of electric fused ZrO2,m-ZrO2 and zirconite on the sintering properties of MgO-CaO bricks was studied and the effect of the ZrO2 content and temperature on BD （bulk density）, AP（apparent porosity）and C...The effect of electric fused ZrO2,m-ZrO2 and zirconite on the sintering properties of MgO-CaO bricks was studied and the effect of the ZrO2 content and temperature on BD （bulk density）, AP（apparent porosity）and CCS （Cold Crushing strength） of MgO-CaO bricks was investigated.The microstructure of burned specimens was analyzed by SEM. The result shows that the sintering property is best while 5% m-ZrO2 was added at 1 600 ℃.展开更多
In order to obtain good sintering performance, it is important to understand sintering properties of iron ores. Sintering properties including chemical composition, granulation and high-temperature behaviors of ores f...In order to obtain good sintering performance, it is important to understand sintering properties of iron ores. Sintering properties including chemical composition, granulation and high-temperature behaviors of ores from China, Brazil and Australia. Furthermore, several indices were defined to evaluate sintering properties of iron ores. The results show that： for chemical composition, Brazilian ores present high TFe, low SiOz, and low Alz03 con- tent. For granulation, particle diameter ratio of Brazilian ores are high; particle intermediate fraction of Chinese con- centrates are low; and average particle size and clay type index of Australian ores are high. For high-temperature properties, ores from China, Brazil and Australia present different characteristics. Ores from different origins should be mixed together to obtain good high-temperature properties. According to the analysis of each ore＇s sintering prop- erties, an ore blending scheme （Chinese concentrates 20 ^-1- Brazilian ores 400//oo -k Australian ores 40 ~） was sugges- ted. Moreover, sinter pot test using blending mix was performed, and the results indicated that the ore blending scheme led to good sintering performance and sinter quality.展开更多
For the proper use of micropowders in castables,slurries and fired samples were prepared with two kinds of corundumspinel micropowders(D and G).The effects of the solid content and disperser WSM-R1 on the rheological ...For the proper use of micropowders in castables,slurries and fired samples were prepared with two kinds of corundumspinel micropowders(D and G).The effects of the solid content and disperser WSM-R1 on the rheological properties of the slurries were studied.The sintering properties and the slag corrosion resistance of the fired samples were also researched.The results show that:the slurries all show pseudoplastic rheological characteristics.With the same solid content,the slurry with micropowder G has higher initial viscosity than that with micropowder D.Disperser WSM-R1 significantly reduces the initial viscosity of the two slurries and plays a more obvious dispersing effect on the slurry with micropowder G.The fired sample with micropowder G has higher bulk density,lower apparent porosity and better corrosion resistance than that with micropowder D.展开更多
The basic characteristics of Australian iron ore concentrate (Ore-A) and its effects on sinter properties during a high-limonite sintering process were studied using micro-sinter and sinter pot methods. The results sh...The basic characteristics of Australian iron ore concentrate (Ore-A) and its effects on sinter properties during a high-limonite sintering process were studied using micro-sinter and sinter pot methods. The results show that the Ore-A exhibits good granulation properties, strong liquid flow capability, high bonding phase strength and crystal strength, but poor assimilability. With increasing Ore-A ratio, the tumbler index and the reduction index (RI) of the sinter first increase and then decrease, whereas the softening interval (Delta T) and the softening start temperature (T (10%)) of the sinter exhibit the opposite behavior; the reduction degradation index (RDI+3.15) of the sinter increases linearly, but the sinter yield exhibits no obvious effects. With increasing Ore-A ratio, the distribution and crystallization of the minerals are improved, the main bonding phase first changes from silico-ferrite of calcium and aluminum (SFCA) to kirschsteinite, silicate, and SFCA and then transforms to 2CaO center dot SiO2 and SFCA. Given the utilization of Ore-A and the improvement of the sinter properties, the Ore-A ratio in the high-limonite sintering process is suggested to be controlled at approximately 6wt%.展开更多
The role of multicomponent rare earth oxides in phase stability, thermophysical properties and sintering for ZrO2-based thermal barrier coatings （TBCs） materials is investigated. 8YSZ codoped with 3 mol% Gd2O3 and 3...The role of multicomponent rare earth oxides in phase stability, thermophysical properties and sintering for ZrO2-based thermal barrier coatings （TBCs） materials is investigated. 8YSZ codoped with 3 mol% Gd2O3 and 3 mol% Yb2O3 （GYb-YSZ） powders are synthesized by solid state reaction for 24 h at various temperatures. As temperature increases, stabilizers are dissolved into zirconia matrix gradually. Synthesized at 1 500 °C, GYb-YSZ is basically composed of cubic phase. GYb-YSZ exhibits excellent phase stability and sinters lower than 8YSZ by nearly three times. The thermal conductivity of GYb-YSZ is much lower than that of 8YSZ, and the thermal expansion coefficient of GYb-YSZ is comparable to that of 8YSZ. The influence of Gd2O3 and Yb2O3 co-doping on phase stability, thermal conductivity and sintering of 8YSZ is discussed.展开更多
B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass with different Al_2O_3 contents（1mol%, 3mol%, 5mol%, and 7mol%） was prepared, and it was intended to be used as lead-free and low-melting glass sealants for solid oxide fuel cells....B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass with different Al_2O_3 contents（1mol%, 3mol%, 5mol%, and 7mol%） was prepared, and it was intended to be used as lead-free and low-melting glass sealants for solid oxide fuel cells. The effects of Al_2O_3 content on the structures, thermal properties, and sintering behaviors of the B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass were investigated in detail. The Al_2O_3 content largely influenced the structures and thermal properties of the glass. When the Al_2O_3 content 5mol%, the transition temperature of the glass decreased with the Al_2O_3 content, while the crystallization temperature increased with the Al_2O_3 content. However, higher Al_2O_3 content degraded the stability of the glass. The B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass with 5 mol% Al_2O_3 content exhibits the optimal sintering densification characteristics and can be used as glass sealants for solid oxide fuel cells.展开更多
Li-Zn mixed ferrites with composition formula ZnxLi0.5-x/2Fe2.5-x/2O4 (0.2≤x≤0.8) were prepared by the usual ceramic method in 1000~1150℃. The effects of Zn substitution and sintering temperature on the formation, ...Li-Zn mixed ferrites with composition formula ZnxLi0.5-x/2Fe2.5-x/2O4 (0.2≤x≤0.8) were prepared by the usual ceramic method in 1000~1150℃. The effects of Zn substitution and sintering temperature on the formation, densification, microstructure and a.c. electrical conductivity have been studied. Under the effect of changing the firing temperature and Zn content, high sintered Li-Zn ferrite bodies are achieved. More fine structure bodies having high electrical resistance are obtained at high Zn content展开更多
In this work,Yb2O3 and Mg O were used as sintering aids in preparing silicon nitride ceramics by gas pressure sintering（ 0. 6 MPa N2atmosphere） to investigate how the amounts of Yb2O3- Mg O influence the mechanical ...In this work,Yb2O3 and Mg O were used as sintering aids in preparing silicon nitride ceramics by gas pressure sintering（ 0. 6 MPa N2atmosphere） to investigate how the amounts of Yb2O3- Mg O influence the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of silicon nitride ceramics. The total contents of Yb2O3- Mg O added were 1 mol%,2 mol%,4 mol%,6 mol%,8 mol%,10 mol%,12 mol%,14 mol%,keeping the Yb2O3-Mg O molar ratio of 1 ∶ 1 steadily. Curves of the relative density,thermal conductivity and bending strength plotted against the aids content present a ‘mountain＇shape with a maximum at nearly 10 mol% aids. The fracture toughness increased with the amounts of additives up to10 mol% and decreased slightly thereafter. The mechanical properties and thermal conductivity were almost proportional to the amount of the additives before10 mol%. When the content of aids exceeded 10 mol%,it would weaken the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of the ceramics. The optimum content of Yb2O3- Mg O was 10 mol% by gas pressure sintering（ 0. 6MPa） at 1 850 ℃ for 4 h,which led to a relative density of 98. 9%,a flexural strength of（ 966 ± 38）MPa as well as a fracture toughness of（ 6. 29 ± 0. 29）MPa·m1 /2and thermal conductivity of 82 W /（ m·K）.展开更多
0.5 Ca（0.6La0.267TiO3-0.5 Ca（Mg1/3Nb2/3）O3（5 CLT-5 CMN） ceramics were prepared by a reaction-sintering process and their sintering characteristics, microwave dielectric properties were investigated in detail.With...0.5 Ca（0.6La0.267TiO3-0.5 Ca（Mg1/3Nb2/3）O3（5 CLT-5 CMN） ceramics were prepared by a reaction-sintering process and their sintering characteristics, microwave dielectric properties were investigated in detail.Without any calcination stage involved,a mixture of CaCO_3, La_2 O_3, TiO_2, MgO and Nb_2 O_5 was pressed and sintered directly. Pure phase 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics with high density and dense microstructure can be obtained after sintered at 1400 ℃ for 4 h. Compared with those prepared by the conventional ceramic route, 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics produced by the reaction-sintering process exhibit slightly higher dielectric constant and Q×f value. Fine microwave dielectric properties of ε_r= 56.4, Q×f= 48,550 GHz and T_f = ＋8.7 ppm/℃ for 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics sintered at 1400 ℃ for 4 h are obtained, suggesting reactionsintering process is a simple and efficient method to produce pure phase 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics as a potential candidate for the fabrication of microwave devices.展开更多
Electrochemical properties of La_（0. 82）Mg_（0. 18）Ni_（3. 50）Co_（0. 15） alloys synthesized by spark plasma sintering（ SPS） were investigated based on the electrochemical measurements,physical parameters and m...Electrochemical properties of La_（0. 82）Mg_（0. 18）Ni_（3. 50）Co_（0. 15） alloys synthesized by spark plasma sintering（ SPS） were investigated based on the electrochemical measurements,physical parameters and microstructure observation. The sintering behavior of La_（0. 82）Mg_（0. 18）Ni_（3. 50）Co_（0. 15） alloys at the temperatures of 900,950 and 1 000 ℃ is characterized by four stages,i. e.,initial slight shrinkage,expansion,abrupt shrinkage and slight expansion. The maximum shrinkage displacement increases with increasing sintering temperature. All of the alloys consist of（ La,Mg）_2（ Ni,Co）_7 phase; additionally,temperatures of 900 and 950 ℃ are beneficial to the formation of（ La,Mg）（ Ni,Co）_3 phase,whereas the LaNi_5 phase is easy to form in the alloy synthesized by SPS at 1 000 ℃. The electrochemical measurements indicate an evident change of the electrochemical performance of the alloys associated with increasing the sintering temperature. The discharge capacity of the alloys first increases and then decreases as sintering temperature rises,whereas their cycle stability clearly grows all the time.Furthermore,the charging-discharging potential difference and discharging efficiency both demonstrate that the electrochemical properties of the alloy electrodes first augment and then decline with increasing sintering temperature.展开更多
The rapid advancement of superalloy melting technology has increased the demands on crucible materials.Y_(2)O_(3) is a promising candidate for nickel-based superalloy melting due to its outstanding high-temperature st...The rapid advancement of superalloy melting technology has increased the demands on crucible materials.Y_(2)O_(3) is a promising candidate for nickel-based superalloy melting due to its outstanding high-temperature stability and non-wetting behavior with various alloys.However,its poor sintering performance limits its development.High-density Y_(2)O_(3) ceramics were successfully prepared via pressureless sintering at 1600℃ in a carbon-embedded atmosphere with talc powder as an additive.The resulting ceramics achieved optimal properties,including a bulk density of 4.27 g cm^(−3),apparent porosity of 1.1%,and cold compressive strength of 311.27 MPa.The talc powder introduced a liquid phase during sintering,which accelerated mass transfer and promoted grain growth and densification.During cooling,this liquid phase remained at the grain boundaries and acted as an intergranular bonding agent,strengthening grain cohesion.Nevertheless,excessive liquid phase hindered grain growth,negatively affecting sintering.Additionally,the extremely low porosity and the formation of the Mg_(2)SiO_(4) phase reduced the residual strength retention ratio of the Y_(2)O_(3) ceramic after thermal shock.展开更多
In order to fabricate porous ceramics with good properties and proper production cost,SiC-Al2 O3 porous ceramics were prepared at 1 450 ℃ for 2 h from the powders of commercial silicon carbide and white fused corundu...In order to fabricate porous ceramics with good properties and proper production cost,SiC-Al2 O3 porous ceramics were prepared at 1 450 ℃ for 2 h from the powders of commercial silicon carbide and white fused corundum via a polymeric replication method. Effects of the mass ratio of SiC powder to white fused corundum powder（ 1 ∶ 3,1 ∶ 1 and 3 ∶ 1） on the appearance,phase composition,sintering properties and thermal shock resistance were investigated. The research results indicate that the as-prepared Si C-Al2 O3 porous ceramics have uniform pores,and their linear shrinkage ratio,apparent porosity and bulk density reach 4. 70%,67. 17%and 0. 83 g·cm-3,respectively. The thermal shock cycles from 1 400 ℃ to room temperature reach 23 including 15 cycles in air cooling condition and then 8 cycles in water cooling condition. Their main phases areα-Al2 O3 and Al6 Si2 O13 as well as a small amount of SiC and free SiO2. The as-prepared porous ceramic with the ratio of m（ SiC） ∶ m（ Al2 O3） = 1∶ 1 possesses prior comprehensive properties.展开更多
Excessive sintering of mould fluxes can readily cause defects and sticker breakouts in continuously cast strands.Studying the sintering property is important to minimize problems related to sintering arising from the ...Excessive sintering of mould fluxes can readily cause defects and sticker breakouts in continuously cast strands.Studying the sintering property is important to minimize problems related to sintering arising from the use of mould fluxes in continuous casting.An effective method of measuring the apparent sintering temperature has been developed in this study.The method is based on monitoring the formation of cavities caused by melting of samples.For monitoring,the differential pressure of an inert gas flow was measured through a set volume of sample（mould flux A）held in a furnace tube.The apparent sintering temperature was defined in this test to determine sintering process.The sintering properties of fluxes with various contents of carbon black were examined along with identification of mineralogical phases and the nature of the sinter for samples of mould flux A held for one hour at different temperatures.The experimental results indicated that the apparent sintering temperature（AST）was a useful parameter to assess the threat of problems related to sinter.展开更多
Graphene-reinforced 7055 aluminum alloy composites with different contents of graphene were prepared by spark plasma sintering（SPS）. The structure and mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. Testi...Graphene-reinforced 7055 aluminum alloy composites with different contents of graphene were prepared by spark plasma sintering（SPS）. The structure and mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. Testing results show that the hardness, compressive strength, and yield strength of the composites are improved with the addition of 1wt% graphene. A clean, strong interface is formed between the metal matrix and graphene via metallurgical bonding on atomic scale. Harmful aluminum carbide（Al_4C_3） is not formed during SPS processing. Further addition of graphene（above 1wt%） results in the deterioration in mechanical properties of the composites. The agglomeration of graphene plates is exacerbated with increasing graphene content, which is the main reason for this deterioration.展开更多
A novel chemical technique combined with unique plasma activated sintering（PAS） was utilized to prepare consolidated copper matrix composites（CMCs） by adding Cu-SnO2-rGO layered micro powders as reinforced fillers...A novel chemical technique combined with unique plasma activated sintering（PAS） was utilized to prepare consolidated copper matrix composites（CMCs） by adding Cu-SnO2-rGO layered micro powders as reinforced fillers into Cu matrix. The repeating Cu-SnO2-rGO structure was composed of inner dispersed reduced graphene oxide（r GO）, SnO2 as intermedia and outer Cu coating. SnO2 was introduced to the surface of rGO sheets in order to prevent the graphene aggregation with SnO2 serving as spacer and to provide enough active sites for subsequent Cu deposition. This process can guarantee rGO sheets to suffi ciently disperse and Cu nanoparticles to tightly and uniformly anchor on each layer of rGO by means of the SnO2 active sites as well as strictly control the reduction speed of Cu^2＋. The complete cover of Cu nanoparticles on rGO sheets thoroughly avoids direct contact among rGO layers. Hence, the repeating structure can simultaneously solve the wettability problem between rGO and Cu matrix as well as improve the bonding strength between rGO and Cu matrix at the well-bonded Cu-SnO2-rGO interface. The isolated rGO can effectively hinder the glide of dislocation at Cu-rGO interface and support the applied loads. Finally, the compressive strength of CMCs was enhanced when the strengthening effi ciency reached up to 41.展开更多
文摘In order to prepare high density magnesium aluminate spinel materials,the light-burned magnesia and alumina powder were used as the main raw materials.Active magnesium aluminate spinel powders were synthesized at different temperatures,and the sintering properties of the synthesized materials were characterized.The results show that the optimal light-burned temperature for synthesizing active magnesium aluminate spinel raw materials with small grain sizes and high sintering activity is 1400℃.The active spinel raw materials were sintered at 1750℃ for 3 h to form a dense spinel material,in which the spinel grains were well developed,exhibited a dense interlocking structure,and were uniformly distributed,with an average grain size of about 7.26μm.The bulk density and apparent porosity of the dense spinel material were 3.29 g·cm^(-3) and 3.5%,respectively.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U21A2057 and U1908223)the open research fund for the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Refractories(Grant No.SKLAR202405).
文摘Alkaline slag is vital in rare earth steel refining,making it crucial to study the wetting and penetration mechanisms between refractory materials and slag.The effect of Eu_(2)O_(3) doping on the sintering properties of MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4) refractory materials was investigated while simulating the wetting behavior between the refractory and the CaO-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)-MgO quaternary alkaline slag during rare earth steel smelting to improve the material’s resistance to alkaline slag corrosion.The doping of Eu_(2)O_(3) can alter the crystal structure parameters of MgAl_(2)O_(4) and MgO,causing lattice distortion.This lattice activation promotes interionic mass and diffusion,helping reduce porosity and promote densification of the material,further improving sintering properties.At the equilibrium wetting temperature(1723 K),Eu_(2)O_(3) doping increases the interfacial free energy between the slag and refractory material,reducing the spreading coefficient of the molten slag.The contact angle increases from 32.1°to 42.2°,and the residual slag volume increases from 17.9%to 23.5%.The results of thermodynamic analysis show that MgAl_(2)O_(4) and EuAlO3 formed at the interface block the penetration of molten slag at high temperatures,improving the resistance of MgO-MgAl_(2)O_(4) refractories to alkaline slag corrosion.Based on the capillary theory model,it was calculated that the capillary tension of the slag gradually increases with the addition of Eu_(2)O_(3),while the theoretical penetration depth of the slag gradually decreases.The experimental results showed that the slag erosion depth of the sample decreased from 102.54 to 68.28μm.
基金Project(N100302002)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(20100471467)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
文摘Zirconia-mullite-corundum composites were successfully prepared from fly ash,zircon and alumina powder by a reaction sintering process.The phase and microstructure evolutions of the composite synthesized at desired temperatures of 1 400,1 500 and 1 600°C for 4 h were characterized by X-ray diffractometry and scanning electronic microscopy,respectively.The influences of sintering temperature on shrinkage ratio,apparent porosity and bulk density of the synthesized composite were investigated.The formation process of the composites was discussed in detail.The results show that the zirconia-mullite-corundum composites with good sintering properties can be prepared at 1 600°C for 4 h.Zirconia particles can be homogeneously distributed in mullite matrix,and the zirconia particles are around 5μm.The formation process of zirconia-mullite-corundum composites consists of decomposition of zircon and mullitization process.
文摘The effect of Y2O3 addition on the sintering proper- ties and microstructure of spinel was investigated using alumina-rich spinel as the raw material. The phase con- stitution and microstructure of the specimens were charac- terized by XRD and SEM, and the pore structure of the specimens was measured by a mercury porosimeter. The results indicate that a viscous melt forms wrapping around spinel crystals by adding a little Y2O3 powders （1 mass% ）, yttrium alumina garnet will crystallize around spinel crystals by adding more Y2O3 powders （ 3 mass% ） ; the sintering properties of the spinel are sig- nificantly improved by adding Y2O3 powders less than 3 mass%, while they will be relatively weakened by adding Y2O3 powders more than 3 mass%.
文摘The effect of rare earth oxides Y 2O 3 or CeO 2 on sintering properties of Si 3N 4 ceramics was studied and the mechanism of assisting action during sintering was analyzed. The results indicate that the best sintering properties appear in Si 3N 4 ceramics with 5% Y 2O 3 or 8% CeO 2. Secondary crystallites are formed at grain boundaries after heat treatment, which decreases the amount of glass phase and contributes to the improvement of high temperature mechanical properties of silicon nitride.
文摘The effect of electric fused ZrO2,m-ZrO2 and zirconite on the sintering properties of MgO-CaO bricks was studied and the effect of the ZrO2 content and temperature on BD （bulk density）, AP（apparent porosity）and CCS （Cold Crushing strength） of MgO-CaO bricks was investigated.The microstructure of burned specimens was analyzed by SEM. The result shows that the sintering property is best while 5% m-ZrO2 was added at 1 600 ℃.
文摘In order to obtain good sintering performance, it is important to understand sintering properties of iron ores. Sintering properties including chemical composition, granulation and high-temperature behaviors of ores from China, Brazil and Australia. Furthermore, several indices were defined to evaluate sintering properties of iron ores. The results show that： for chemical composition, Brazilian ores present high TFe, low SiOz, and low Alz03 con- tent. For granulation, particle diameter ratio of Brazilian ores are high; particle intermediate fraction of Chinese con- centrates are low; and average particle size and clay type index of Australian ores are high. For high-temperature properties, ores from China, Brazil and Australia present different characteristics. Ores from different origins should be mixed together to obtain good high-temperature properties. According to the analysis of each ore＇s sintering prop- erties, an ore blending scheme （Chinese concentrates 20 ^-1- Brazilian ores 400//oo -k Australian ores 40 ~） was sugges- ted. Moreover, sinter pot test using blending mix was performed, and the results indicated that the ore blending scheme led to good sintering performance and sinter quality.
基金fully funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China and Youth Fund Projects(51802235)
文摘For the proper use of micropowders in castables,slurries and fired samples were prepared with two kinds of corundumspinel micropowders(D and G).The effects of the solid content and disperser WSM-R1 on the rheological properties of the slurries were studied.The sintering properties and the slag corrosion resistance of the fired samples were also researched.The results show that:the slurries all show pseudoplastic rheological characteristics.With the same solid content,the slurry with micropowder G has higher initial viscosity than that with micropowder D.Disperser WSM-R1 significantly reduces the initial viscosity of the two slurries and plays a more obvious dispersing effect on the slurry with micropowder G.The fired sample with micropowder G has higher bulk density,lower apparent porosity and better corrosion resistance than that with micropowder D.
基金financially supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2012CB720401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1260202)
文摘The basic characteristics of Australian iron ore concentrate (Ore-A) and its effects on sinter properties during a high-limonite sintering process were studied using micro-sinter and sinter pot methods. The results show that the Ore-A exhibits good granulation properties, strong liquid flow capability, high bonding phase strength and crystal strength, but poor assimilability. With increasing Ore-A ratio, the tumbler index and the reduction index (RI) of the sinter first increase and then decrease, whereas the softening interval (Delta T) and the softening start temperature (T (10%)) of the sinter exhibit the opposite behavior; the reduction degradation index (RDI+3.15) of the sinter increases linearly, but the sinter yield exhibits no obvious effects. With increasing Ore-A ratio, the distribution and crystallization of the minerals are improved, the main bonding phase first changes from silico-ferrite of calcium and aluminum (SFCA) to kirschsteinite, silicate, and SFCA and then transforms to 2CaO center dot SiO2 and SFCA. Given the utilization of Ore-A and the improvement of the sinter properties, the Ore-A ratio in the high-limonite sintering process is suggested to be controlled at approximately 6wt%.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (50771009, 50731001)National Basic Research Program of China (2010CB631200)Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (20070006017)
文摘The role of multicomponent rare earth oxides in phase stability, thermophysical properties and sintering for ZrO2-based thermal barrier coatings （TBCs） materials is investigated. 8YSZ codoped with 3 mol% Gd2O3 and 3 mol% Yb2O3 （GYb-YSZ） powders are synthesized by solid state reaction for 24 h at various temperatures. As temperature increases, stabilizers are dissolved into zirconia matrix gradually. Synthesized at 1 500 °C, GYb-YSZ is basically composed of cubic phase. GYb-YSZ exhibits excellent phase stability and sinters lower than 8YSZ by nearly three times. The thermal conductivity of GYb-YSZ is much lower than that of 8YSZ, and the thermal expansion coefficient of GYb-YSZ is comparable to that of 8YSZ. The influence of Gd2O3 and Yb2O3 co-doping on phase stability, thermal conductivity and sintering of 8YSZ is discussed.
基金Funded by the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education(KJLD13008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(number 51362020)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(20123601110006)
文摘B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass with different Al_2O_3 contents（1mol%, 3mol%, 5mol%, and 7mol%） was prepared, and it was intended to be used as lead-free and low-melting glass sealants for solid oxide fuel cells. The effects of Al_2O_3 content on the structures, thermal properties, and sintering behaviors of the B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass were investigated in detail. The Al_2O_3 content largely influenced the structures and thermal properties of the glass. When the Al_2O_3 content 5mol%, the transition temperature of the glass decreased with the Al_2O_3 content, while the crystallization temperature increased with the Al_2O_3 content. However, higher Al_2O_3 content degraded the stability of the glass. The B_2O_3-SiO_2-ZnO-BaO-Al_2O_3 glass with 5 mol% Al_2O_3 content exhibits the optimal sintering densification characteristics and can be used as glass sealants for solid oxide fuel cells.
文摘Li-Zn mixed ferrites with composition formula ZnxLi0.5-x/2Fe2.5-x/2O4 (0.2≤x≤0.8) were prepared by the usual ceramic method in 1000~1150℃. The effects of Zn substitution and sintering temperature on the formation, densification, microstructure and a.c. electrical conductivity have been studied. Under the effect of changing the firing temperature and Zn content, high sintered Li-Zn ferrite bodies are achieved. More fine structure bodies having high electrical resistance are obtained at high Zn content
文摘In this work,Yb2O3 and Mg O were used as sintering aids in preparing silicon nitride ceramics by gas pressure sintering（ 0. 6 MPa N2atmosphere） to investigate how the amounts of Yb2O3- Mg O influence the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of silicon nitride ceramics. The total contents of Yb2O3- Mg O added were 1 mol%,2 mol%,4 mol%,6 mol%,8 mol%,10 mol%,12 mol%,14 mol%,keeping the Yb2O3-Mg O molar ratio of 1 ∶ 1 steadily. Curves of the relative density,thermal conductivity and bending strength plotted against the aids content present a ‘mountain＇shape with a maximum at nearly 10 mol% aids. The fracture toughness increased with the amounts of additives up to10 mol% and decreased slightly thereafter. The mechanical properties and thermal conductivity were almost proportional to the amount of the additives before10 mol%. When the content of aids exceeded 10 mol%,it would weaken the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of the ceramics. The optimum content of Yb2O3- Mg O was 10 mol% by gas pressure sintering（ 0. 6MPa） at 1 850 ℃ for 4 h,which led to a relative density of 98. 9%,a flexural strength of（ 966 ± 38）MPa as well as a fracture toughness of（ 6. 29 ± 0. 29）MPa·m1 /2and thermal conductivity of 82 W /（ m·K）.
基金Project supported by Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(1608085ME92)
文摘0.5 Ca（0.6La0.267TiO3-0.5 Ca（Mg1/3Nb2/3）O3（5 CLT-5 CMN） ceramics were prepared by a reaction-sintering process and their sintering characteristics, microwave dielectric properties were investigated in detail.Without any calcination stage involved,a mixture of CaCO_3, La_2 O_3, TiO_2, MgO and Nb_2 O_5 was pressed and sintered directly. Pure phase 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics with high density and dense microstructure can be obtained after sintered at 1400 ℃ for 4 h. Compared with those prepared by the conventional ceramic route, 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics produced by the reaction-sintering process exhibit slightly higher dielectric constant and Q×f value. Fine microwave dielectric properties of ε_r= 56.4, Q×f= 48,550 GHz and T_f = ＋8.7 ppm/℃ for 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics sintered at 1400 ℃ for 4 h are obtained, suggesting reactionsintering process is a simple and efficient method to produce pure phase 5 CLT-5 CMN ceramics as a potential candidate for the fabrication of microwave devices.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51371094,51161015)
文摘Electrochemical properties of La_（0. 82）Mg_（0. 18）Ni_（3. 50）Co_（0. 15） alloys synthesized by spark plasma sintering（ SPS） were investigated based on the electrochemical measurements,physical parameters and microstructure observation. The sintering behavior of La_（0. 82）Mg_（0. 18）Ni_（3. 50）Co_（0. 15） alloys at the temperatures of 900,950 and 1 000 ℃ is characterized by four stages,i. e.,initial slight shrinkage,expansion,abrupt shrinkage and slight expansion. The maximum shrinkage displacement increases with increasing sintering temperature. All of the alloys consist of（ La,Mg）_2（ Ni,Co）_7 phase; additionally,temperatures of 900 and 950 ℃ are beneficial to the formation of（ La,Mg）（ Ni,Co）_3 phase,whereas the LaNi_5 phase is easy to form in the alloy synthesized by SPS at 1 000 ℃. The electrochemical measurements indicate an evident change of the electrochemical performance of the alloys associated with increasing the sintering temperature. The discharge capacity of the alloys first increases and then decreases as sintering temperature rises,whereas their cycle stability clearly grows all the time.Furthermore,the charging-discharging potential difference and discharging efficiency both demonstrate that the electrochemical properties of the alloy electrodes first augment and then decline with increasing sintering temperature.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2057).
文摘The rapid advancement of superalloy melting technology has increased the demands on crucible materials.Y_(2)O_(3) is a promising candidate for nickel-based superalloy melting due to its outstanding high-temperature stability and non-wetting behavior with various alloys.However,its poor sintering performance limits its development.High-density Y_(2)O_(3) ceramics were successfully prepared via pressureless sintering at 1600℃ in a carbon-embedded atmosphere with talc powder as an additive.The resulting ceramics achieved optimal properties,including a bulk density of 4.27 g cm^(−3),apparent porosity of 1.1%,and cold compressive strength of 311.27 MPa.The talc powder introduced a liquid phase during sintering,which accelerated mass transfer and promoted grain growth and densification.During cooling,this liquid phase remained at the grain boundaries and acted as an intergranular bonding agent,strengthening grain cohesion.Nevertheless,excessive liquid phase hindered grain growth,negatively affecting sintering.Additionally,the extremely low porosity and the formation of the Mg_(2)SiO_(4) phase reduced the residual strength retention ratio of the Y_(2)O_(3) ceramic after thermal shock.
文摘In order to fabricate porous ceramics with good properties and proper production cost,SiC-Al2 O3 porous ceramics were prepared at 1 450 ℃ for 2 h from the powders of commercial silicon carbide and white fused corundum via a polymeric replication method. Effects of the mass ratio of SiC powder to white fused corundum powder（ 1 ∶ 3,1 ∶ 1 and 3 ∶ 1） on the appearance,phase composition,sintering properties and thermal shock resistance were investigated. The research results indicate that the as-prepared Si C-Al2 O3 porous ceramics have uniform pores,and their linear shrinkage ratio,apparent porosity and bulk density reach 4. 70%,67. 17%and 0. 83 g·cm-3,respectively. The thermal shock cycles from 1 400 ℃ to room temperature reach 23 including 15 cycles in air cooling condition and then 8 cycles in water cooling condition. Their main phases areα-Al2 O3 and Al6 Si2 O13 as well as a small amount of SiC and free SiO2. The as-prepared porous ceramic with the ratio of m（ SiC） ∶ m（ Al2 O3） = 1∶ 1 possesses prior comprehensive properties.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(50904083,50474023)
文摘Excessive sintering of mould fluxes can readily cause defects and sticker breakouts in continuously cast strands.Studying the sintering property is important to minimize problems related to sintering arising from the use of mould fluxes in continuous casting.An effective method of measuring the apparent sintering temperature has been developed in this study.The method is based on monitoring the formation of cavities caused by melting of samples.For monitoring,the differential pressure of an inert gas flow was measured through a set volume of sample（mould flux A）held in a furnace tube.The apparent sintering temperature was defined in this test to determine sintering process.The sintering properties of fluxes with various contents of carbon black were examined along with identification of mineralogical phases and the nature of the sinter for samples of mould flux A held for one hour at different temperatures.The experimental results indicated that the apparent sintering temperature（AST）was a useful parameter to assess the threat of problems related to sinter.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51271012)
文摘Graphene-reinforced 7055 aluminum alloy composites with different contents of graphene were prepared by spark plasma sintering（SPS）. The structure and mechanical properties of the composites were investigated. Testing results show that the hardness, compressive strength, and yield strength of the composites are improved with the addition of 1wt% graphene. A clean, strong interface is formed between the metal matrix and graphene via metallurgical bonding on atomic scale. Harmful aluminum carbide（Al_4C_3） is not formed during SPS processing. Further addition of graphene（above 1wt%） results in the deterioration in mechanical properties of the composites. The agglomeration of graphene plates is exacerbated with increasing graphene content, which is the main reason for this deterioration.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51572208)the 111 Project(B13035)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2014CFB257 and 2014CFB258)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WUT:2015-III-059)
文摘A novel chemical technique combined with unique plasma activated sintering（PAS） was utilized to prepare consolidated copper matrix composites（CMCs） by adding Cu-SnO2-rGO layered micro powders as reinforced fillers into Cu matrix. The repeating Cu-SnO2-rGO structure was composed of inner dispersed reduced graphene oxide（r GO）, SnO2 as intermedia and outer Cu coating. SnO2 was introduced to the surface of rGO sheets in order to prevent the graphene aggregation with SnO2 serving as spacer and to provide enough active sites for subsequent Cu deposition. This process can guarantee rGO sheets to suffi ciently disperse and Cu nanoparticles to tightly and uniformly anchor on each layer of rGO by means of the SnO2 active sites as well as strictly control the reduction speed of Cu^2＋. The complete cover of Cu nanoparticles on rGO sheets thoroughly avoids direct contact among rGO layers. Hence, the repeating structure can simultaneously solve the wettability problem between rGO and Cu matrix as well as improve the bonding strength between rGO and Cu matrix at the well-bonded Cu-SnO2-rGO interface. The isolated rGO can effectively hinder the glide of dislocation at Cu-rGO interface and support the applied loads. Finally, the compressive strength of CMCs was enhanced when the strengthening effi ciency reached up to 41.
