Processing of nano-Y-TZP/Al2O3 composites. I: Preparation and characterization of nano-Y-TZP/Al2O3 composite powders

J. L. Shi, B. S. Li, M. L. Ruan, T. S. Yen

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Abstract

Nano-sized and well dispersed Y-TZP/alumina (Y-TZP-rich) composite powders have been prepared via a chemical method. It has been found that alumina exists metastably in the Y-TZP lattice in the composite powders at relatively low temperatures before the crystallization of α-alumina from the composites started at around 1200 °C. Alumina in the composite powders impedes the crystallite growth of Y-TZP and increases the specific surface area of the composite powders. This effect is discussed and attributed to the lattice distortion of Y-TZP by alumina.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)959-965
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the European Ceramic Society
Volume15
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

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