Abstract
Using monolithic alumina ceramics as the reference, the thermal shock behavior of the hot-pressed alumina matrix ceramics with 3 mol% neodymium titanate was investigated. The thermal shock resistance of the materials was evaluated by water quenching and a Subsequent three-point bending test to determine the flexural strength degradation. The hot-pressed composite exhibited a temperature differential of the thermal shock resistance 120°C higher than the monolith, mainly because of significantly improved fracture toughness.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 718-720 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - Mar 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |