Fine Grained Ba1−xSrxTiO3 Ceramics by Spark Plasma Sintering

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 5908-5912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huyong Tian ◽  
Wanpin Chen ◽  
C. E. Buckley ◽  
H. L. W. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Solution Synthesis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Pure Perovskite Phase ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Bst Ceramics

Fine grained Ba0.75Sr0.25TiO3 (BST) ceramics were prepared via spark plasma sintering technique. BST nano-powders freshly prepared by a low-temperature direct solution synthesis technique were used as starting materials. X-ray diffraction measurements indicated that the ceramics had a pure perovskite phase and the observation under scanning electron microscope revealed that the ceramic had a grain size in the range of 50 to 300 nm. The dielectric properties of the fine-grained BST ceramics were determined at different temperatures and frequencies. At room temperature, the ceramics exhibited a moderate dielectric constant (3962±10), a good dielectric tunability (53.84% under a dc bias of 19.72 kV/cm). The highest tunability and figure of merit (FOM) values are 83.27% at 50.2 °C and 289.28 at 62.3 °C, respectively. These results suggested that the BST ceramics are suitable for use in tunable microwave devices.

Recent Advances on Bulk Tantalum Carbide Produced by Solvothermal Synthesis and Spark Plasma Sintering

2012 ◽  
Vol 1485 ◽  
pp. 9-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Braeden M. Clark ◽  
James P. Kelly ◽  
Olivia A. Graeve
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Tantalum Carbide ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Full Density ◽  
Sintering Behavior ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Carbon Additions

ABSTRACTThe sintering of tantalum carbide nanopowders by spark plasma sintering (SPS) is investigated. The washing procedure for the powders is modified from previous work to eliminate excess lithium in the powders that is left over from the synthesis process. The sintering behavior of the nanopowders is investigated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy by studying specimens that were sintered to different temperatures. To improve the homogeneity of the microstructure of the specimens, milling procedures were implemented. Vaporization during sintering is observed, and the usefulness of carbon additions and systematic decreases in temperature to curb this behavior was explored. Future experiments to achieve full density and to maintain a nanostructure of the specimens include sintering with higher pressures, lower temperatures, and longer dwell times. Additives for maintaining a nanostructure and developing suitable high-temperature properties are also discussed.

Preparation of SiCw-ZTA Composites by Two-Step Sintering or Spark Plasma Sintering

2015 ◽  
Vol 226 ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Elwira Czerska ◽  
Waldemar Pyda ◽  
Norbert Moskała ◽  
Andrzej Huczko ◽  
Agnieszka Dąbrowska
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Sic Whiskers ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Sic Composites

Alumina materials are widely used in the industry as cutting tool inserts. In order to improve mechanical properties of the Al2O3 matrix, different reinforcing phases are introduced. In the presented work, reinforcements in the form of ZrO2 particles and SiC nanofibres have been used. ZTA-SiC composites were obtained from 0.5%MgO-20%(3Y2O3)ZrO2-79.5%Al2O3 powder and 15% of SiC whiskers. Tested materials have been prepared by means of the two-step sintering (TSS) and spark plasma sintering (SPS). TSS method permits to obtain dense materials with fine-grained microstructure. TSS has been carried out for two different sintering times: 1 hour 20 minutes and 8 hours. Due to the reactivity of the components, the SPS method has been used to shorten sintering times. SPS has been performed at two different temperatures: 1500 °C and 1550 °C.

Preparation of Fine-Grained CeO2–SiC Ceramics for Inert Fuel Matrices by Spark Plasma Sintering

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 1307-1313
Author(s):  
L. S. Alekseeva ◽  
A. V. Nokhrin ◽  
M. S. Boldin ◽  
E. A. Lantsev ◽  
A. I. Orlova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Sic Ceramics ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

scholarly journals Microstructure and properties of nano-laminated Y3Si2C2 ceramics fabricated via in situ reaction by spark plasma sintering

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 578-586
Author(s):  
Lin-Kun Shi ◽  
Xiaobing Zhou ◽  
Jian-Qing Dai ◽  
Ke Chen ◽  
Zhengren Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
Max Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

AbstractA nano-laminated Y3Si2C2 ceramic material was successfully synthesized via an in situ reaction between YH2 and SiC using spark plasma sintering technology. A MAX phase-like ternary layered structure of Y3Si2C2 was observed at the atomic-scale by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The lattice parameters calculated from both X-ray diffraction and selected area electron diffraction patterns are in good agreement with the reported theoretical results. The nano-laminated fracture of kink boundaries, delamination, and slipping were observed at the tip of the Vickers indents. The elastic modulus and Vickers hardness of Y3Si2C2 ceramics (with 5.5 wt% Y2O3) sintered at 1500 °C were 156 and 6.4 GPa, respectively. The corresponding values of thermal and electrical conductivity were 13.7 W·m-1·K-1 and 6.3×105 S·m-1, respectively.

scholarly journals Superplasticity of fine-grained alumina obtained by spark plasma sintering

2021 ◽  
Vol 1758 (1) ◽  
pp. 012031
Author(s):  
A A Popov ◽  
V N Chuvil’deev ◽  
M S Boldin ◽  
A V Nokhrin ◽  
E A Lantsev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

scholarly journals Effect of Powder Heat Treatment on Chemical Composition and Thermoelectric Properties of Bismuth Antimony Telluride Alloys Fabricated by Combining Water Atomization and Spark Plasma Sintering

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2993
Author(s):  
Dong-won Shin ◽  
Peyala Dharmaiah ◽  
Jun-Woo Song ◽  
Soon-Jik Hong
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
Hole Concentration ◽  
Bismuth Antimony Telluride ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Water Atomization ◽  
Powder Samples ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Spark Plasma

In this work, Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 materials were produced by an economically viable and time efficient water atomization process. The powder samples were heat treated at different temperatures (673 K, 723 K, 743 K, 773 K, 803 K, and 823 K) followed by spark plasma sintering (SPS). It was found that the Te evaporated slightly at 723 K and 743 K and became dominated at 773 K, 803 K, and 823 K, which severely influences the thermoelectric properties. The electrical conductivity was significantly improved for over 803 K heat treated samples due to the remarkable improvement in hole concentration. The power factor values for the 803 K and 823 K samples were significantly larger at T > 350 K compared to other samples. Consequently, the peak ZT of 0.92 at 350 K was obtained for the 803 K sample, which could be useful in commercial thermoelectric power generation.

Microstructure of Cu-TiB2 Nanocomposite during Spark Plasma Sintering

2004 ◽  
Vol 449-452 ◽  
pp. 1113-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Soon Kwon ◽  
Ji Soon Kim ◽  
Jong Jae Park ◽  
Hwan Tae Kim ◽  
Dina V. Dudina
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Titanium Diboride ◽  
Copper Matrix ◽  
Microstructural Change ◽  
Simultaneous Action ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Pulse Electric Current ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Pulse Electric

Microstructural change of TiB2-Cu nanocomposite during spark plasma sintering (SPS) was investigated. Under simultaneous action of pressure, temperature and pulse electric current titanium diboride nanoparticles distributed in copper matrix move, agglomerate and form a interpenetrating phase composite with a fine-grained skeleton. Increase of SPS temperatures and holding times promotes the densification of sintered compacts due to local melting of copper matrix.

Dielectric properties of fine-grained BaTiO3 prepared by spark-plasma-sintering

2004 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baorang Li ◽  
Xiaohui Wang ◽  
Longtu Li ◽  
Hui Zhou ◽  
Xingtao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

Development of WC-Fe3Al Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 881 ◽  
pp. 307-312
Author(s):  
Luis Antonio C. Ybarra ◽  
Afonso Chimanski ◽  
Sergio Gama ◽  
Ricardo A.G. da Silva ◽  
Izabel Fernanda Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Zinc Stearate ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Al Composite ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Vibration Mill

Tungsten carbide (WC) based composites are usually produced with cobalt, but this binder has the inconvenience of shortage, unstable price and potential carcinogenicity. The objective of this study was to develop WC composite with intermetallic Fe3Al matrix. Powders of WC, iron and aluminum, with composition WC-10 wt% Fe3Al, and 0.5 wt% zinc stearate were milled in a vibration mill for 6 h and sintered in a SPS (spark plasma sintering) furnace at 1150 °C for 8 min under pressure of 30 MPa. Measured density and microstructure analysis showed that the composite had significant densification during the (low-temperature, short time) sintering, and X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of intermetallic Fe3Al. Analysis by Vickers indentation resulted in hardness of 11.2 GPa and fracture toughness of 24.6 MPa.m1/2, showing the feasibility of producing dense WC-Fe3Al composite with high mechanical properties using the SPS technique.

scholarly journals Mechanical Milling-Assisted Spark Plasma Sintering of Fine-Grained W-Ni-Mn Alloy

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanlin Pan ◽  
Daoping Xiang ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Zhishuai Fan
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Mechanical Milling ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Interface Fracture ◽  
Composite Powders ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Binding Phase ◽  
Spark Plasma

Fine-grained W-6Ni-4Mn alloys were fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) using mechanical milling W, Ni and Mn composite powders. The relative density of W-6Ni-4Mn alloy increases from 71.56% to 99.60% when it is sintered at a low temperature range of 1000–1200 °C for 3 min. The spark plasma sintering process of the alloy can be divided into three stages, which clarify the densification process of powder compacts. As the sintering temperature increases, the average W grain size increases but remains at less than 7 µm and the distribution of the binding phase is uniform. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation reveals that the W-6Ni-4Mn alloy consists of the tungsten phase and the γ-(Ni, Mn, W) binding phase. As the sintering temperature increases, the Rockwell hardness and bending strength of alloys initially increases and then decreases. The optimum comprehensive hardness and bending strength of the alloy are obtained at 1150 °C. The main fracture mode of the alloys is W/W interface fracture.

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