Microwave Sintering of YSZ Electrolyte Materials for SOFC

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 238-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Tang Wang ◽  
Girish M. Kale
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Final Phase ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Furnace ◽  
Scanning Electron Microcopy ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Y2o3 Content ◽  
Ysz Electrolyte ◽  
Considerable Enhancement

Microwave sintering behaviors of four different compositions of YSZ electrolyte materials were investigated. The samples were sintered in 2.45GHz microwave furnace. For comparison, conventional sintering was performed at 1821K.The densities of sintered samples showed considerable enhancement in the densification process under the influence of microwave fields. The samples with lower Y2O3 content are easy to sinter. The influence of the composition and sintering methods on the final phase composition and microstructure were investigated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microcopy. Finer and more uniform microstructures were observed in the microwave sintered samples comparing to the conventionally sintered samples.

Laser Sintering of Greens Compacts of MoSi2

2006 ◽  
Vol 530-531 ◽  
pp. 364-368
Author(s):  
G. de Vasconcelos ◽  
R. Cesar Maia ◽  
Carlos Alberto Alves Cairo ◽  
R. Riva ◽  
N.A.S. Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Section ◽  
Laser Processing ◽  
Single Phase ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Heating Source ◽  
Scanning Electron Microcopy ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Reduced Time

In this study, the results of the feasibility of sintering green compacts of metallic powder of MoSi2 by a CO2 laser beam as the heating source has been investigated. The main advantage of this technique is to promote a dense material in a reduced time when compared to the conventional sintering process. In order to sintering the MoSi2 powder, green compacts of 6mm of diameter and 1.6mm thickness were produced in a steel die in a uniaxial press at 100MPa and after, isostatic pressed at 350MPa. The micrograph of the samples exposed to the laser radiation performed by scanning electron microcopy (SEM) reveal the efficiency of the sintering process and the X-ray diffraction of the powders confirmed the presence of single phase after and before laser processing. The average microhardness of these compacts reached near to 700 Hv0.2 in the cross section to the laser irradiation, indicating the all sintering of the green compact.

Formation of Tricalcium Silicate Prepared by Electric and Microwave Sintering

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 1119-1123
Author(s):  
Kai Ke ◽  
Bao Guo Ma ◽  
Xiao Liang Wang ◽  
Xiang Guo Li
Keyword(s):  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Electric Heating ◽  
Tricalcium Silicate ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Sintering Method

A microwave sintering method was used to prepare C3S from Ca(OH)2, SiO2 and MexOy. f-CaO assay, X-ray diffraction and SEM were used to characterize the sintered samples.The results indicated that ion oxides played a very important role in C3S formation in conventional sintering, the use of MexOy as an additive was so effective in promoting C3S formation. The experimental results showed that samples were heated at an electric heating temperature(1500°C) and then further sintered with microwave for 30~60 min, tricalcium silicate could be formed with kilogram step. The new burning technique can greatly increase the forming speed of tricalcium silicate, MnO2, CuO and Ni2O3 could enhance the microwave sintering.

scholarly journals Ag+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ doped hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate bioceramics: Influence of doping and sintering technique on mechanical properties

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeljko Radovanovic ◽  
Ðordje Veljovic ◽  
Lidija Radovanovic ◽  
Ilmars Zalite ◽  
Eriks Palcevskis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Tricalcium Phosphate ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydroxyapatite Ceramics ◽  
Average Grain Size ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Scanning Electron

Green hydroxyapatite ceramics were obtained by cold uniaxial and isostatic pressing of hydrothermally synthesized powders, pure hydroxyapatite and hydroxyapatite doped with Ag+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions. The ceramics were conventionally and microwave sintered and analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The effect of doping on the mechanical properties of the obtained hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate ceramics was examined by comparing their average grain size, porosity and values of the hardness and fracture toughness. The results showed that doping with Cu2+ ions caused the lowest porosity of the ceramics and the highest values of hardness and fracture toughness. The ceramics obtained from hydroxyapatite doped with Ag+ and Zn2+ ions exhibited worse mechanical properties due to the higher porosity even in the case of microwave sintering, which provide denser ceramics than conventional sintering.

Effect of Zirconium Oxide Reinforcement on Microstructural, Electrochemical and Mechanical Properties of TiNi Alloy Produced Via Powder Metallurgy Route

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Syed Abbas Raza ◽  
Muhammad Imran Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ramzan Abdul karim ◽  
Rashid Ali ◽  
Muhammad Umair Naseer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Passive Layer ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Tini Alloy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Zro2 Content ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Layer Resistance

Abstract Equiatomic TiNi alloy composites, reinforced with 0, 5, 10 and 15 vol. % ZrO2, were synthesized using conventional sintering approach. Equiatomic TiNi pre-alloyed powder and ZrO2 powder were mixed in planetary ball mill for 6 hours followed by cold compaction and pressure-less sintering, respectively. The sintered density was found to vary inversely with the addition of ZrO2 content. The X-Ray diffraction spectra have shown the formation of multiple-phases which were resulted from the decomposition of the B19'and B2 phases of the equiatomic TiNi alloy due to the addition of ZrO2 and higher diffusion rate of Ni than that of Ti in the alloy composite. An increase in hardness was noted due to the addition of ZrO2, measured by micro and nanoindentation techniques. Potentiodynamic polarization scan revealed a 10% decrease in the corrosion rate of the composite containing 10 vol. % ZrO2. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy results indicated an increase in passive layer resistance (Rcoat) due to the increase in charge transfer resistance (Rct) caused by the reduced leaching of ions from the surface.

2.45 GHz Microwave Sintering of Silicon Nitride

2008 ◽  
Vol 403 ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
S. Chockalingam ◽  
J.P. Kelly ◽  
V.R.W. Amarakoon ◽  
James R. Varner
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Oxidation Behavior ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Sintered Sample ◽  
Microstructure Development ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Structurally Stable

Microwave sintered Si3N4-MgO system that contains 2, 4 and 10 wt% of ZrO2 as secondary particulates were investigated with respect to phase transformation and microstructure development. The experimental results of microwave sintered samples were compared with conventional methods. Complete α to β phase transformation was observed in the case of microwave sintered samples due to the volumetric nature of microwave heating. High temperature X-ray diffraction (HTXRD) analysis was performed to study in-situ the oxidation behavior of Si3N4 specimens. Si3N4 specimens with 10 wt % ZrO2 were exposed to air at temperature between 25°C and 900°C for up to 24 hours. Microwave sintered sample were structurally stable in air 25°C and 900°C for up to 24 hours of testing.

scholarly journals Investigation of selenium compounds as targets for 76,77Br production using protons of energies up to 34 MeV

2017 ◽  
Vol 105 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Ebrahim Hassan ◽  
Khaled M. El-Azony ◽  
Ahmed Azzam ◽  
Syed M. Qaim
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Selenium Compounds ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Sintering Method ◽  
Separation Conditions

AbstractSelenium compounds of Zn, Sn and Cu were prepared using a conventional sintering method and the phase composition of each compound was investigated using X-ray diffraction. The compounds prepared were tested under variable irradiation and separation conditions for

Synthesis and Investigation of Al2O3/SiO2 /ZrO2 Powders via Selective Laser Sintering

2012 ◽  
Vol 569 ◽  
pp. 297-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Yong Xian Liu ◽  
Xiang Dong Shi ◽  
Jin Hua Li ◽  
J.Y.H. Fuh
Keyword(s):  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Eutectic Temperature ◽  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Ternary Eutectic ◽  
Composite Ceramic ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron Microcopy ◽  
Zro2 System

This research focused on the synthesis and investigation of the thermal properties and microstructure of the Al2O3/SiO2 /ZrO2 system applied to dental field. The composite ceramic was studied by scanning electron microcopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Detailed investigations of the different proportions of materials on the preparation and microstructural phases of ternary eutectic were presented. Furthermore, the crystallization process was investigated by using DSC and XRD. The results indicate that sintering microstructure of the ternary eutectic composite is greatly influenced by the materials proportions. The synthetically thermal analysis shows that the eutectic temperature of ternary Al2O3/SiO2 /ZrO2 composite is 1040°C, is well matching the phase diagram of Al2O3/SiO2 /ZrO2.

scholarly journals The Change of X‐ray Diffraction Peak Width During in situ Conventional Sintering of Nanoscale Powders

2016 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 765-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean‐Marie Lebrun ◽  
Shikhar K. Jha ◽  
Kiran S. Naik ◽  
Kevin C. Seymour ◽  
Waltraud M. Kriven ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Peak ◽  
Peak Width ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Conventional Sintering ◽  
Diffraction Peak Width

The Influence of Microwave Sintering on the Tribological Performance of Powder Metallurgy Based Aluminum Cenospheres Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 830-831 ◽  
pp. 71-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.G. Ananda Kumar ◽  
S. Seetharamu ◽  
P. Sampath Kumaran ◽  
Jagannath Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Erosion Resistance ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Microwave Sintering ◽  
Wear Loss ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Slide Wear Behavior ◽  
Hardness Values

The Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) especially Aluminum based systems have unique advantages of having superior mechanical, chemical and electrical properties, in addition to light weight and high stiffness. In this work, composites comprising of Aluminum with varied concentrations of Cenospheres as reinforcement was produced by Powder Metallurgy (PM) route. The densification of the composites was effected both by conventional and Microwave (MW) sintering techniques. The microstructures of the sintered samples were observed through scanning electron microscope (SEM) and phases by x ray diffraction technique (XRD), followed by evaluation of tribological parameter namely slide wear behavior and solid particle erosion resistance. The densities and the Brinell hardness values for the samples were also evaluated. The results showed that microwave sintered samples exhibited higher hardness, lower erosion and slide wear loss.

Preparation of Cerium Dioxide Film by Anodization in Na2C2O4-NH3∙H2O-H2O-(CH2OH)2 Electrolyte

2017 ◽  
Vol 748 ◽  
pp. 7-11
Author(s):  
Xiao Zhen Liu ◽  
Wei Ren Rong ◽  
Xiao Zhou Liu ◽  
Xiao Hui Ren ◽  
Jie Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxide Film ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Cerium Oxide ◽  
Cerium Dioxide ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Scanning Electron Microcopy ◽  
Dioxide Film

The cerium dioxide films were prepared with cerium foils as raw materials by anodization in Na2C2O4-NH3∙H2O-H2O-(CH2OH)2 electrolyte. The anodic cerium oxide film was heat treated at 550°C. The cerium dioxide films were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive analyses of X-ray (EDAX), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) techniques and scanning electron microcopy (SEM), respectively. The anodic cerium oxide film is semi crystalline film. The heat treated anodic cerium oxide film at 550°C is the fluorite-structured cerium dioxide film, and the crystal structure of the cerium dioxide film becomes more complete than that of the anodic cerium oxide film. The cerium dioxide film is porous film. The water, ethylene glycol and CO2 are adsorbed in the anodic cerium oxide film. The adsorbing water, ethylene glycol and CO2 in the anodic cerium oxide film are removed at 550°C. The cerium dioxide film has strong absorption in the range of 1400~4000cm-1.

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