A Novel Approach for Preparing Electrically Conductive SiAlON-TiN Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering

2008 ◽  
Vol 403 ◽  
pp. 243-244
Author(s):  
E. Ayas ◽  
Alpagut Kara ◽  
Ferhat Kara
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Tio2 Powder ◽  
Mechanical Mixing ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Xrd Studies

An effective approach for preparing electrically conductive SiAlON-TiN composites was developed. Granules of a designed composition of α- SiAlON was obtained by spray drying and coated with varying amounts of TiO2 powder homogenously by mechanical mixing. Fully dense composites were obtained by spark plasma sintering (SPS) under a pressure of 50 MPa at 1650°C for 5min. According to the SEM analysis, unique microstructures containing continuously segregated in-situ formed TiN phase in 3-D were achieved. Additionally, XRD studies revealed that all TiO2 was successfully converted to TiN. The resistivity of the α-β SiAlON (1x1011 .m) was drastically reduced with the addition of only 5 vol. % TiO2 (2x10-4 .m).

Spark Plasma Sintering of Silicon Nitride-Boron Carbide Composites

2008 ◽  
Vol 403 ◽  
pp. 225-226
Author(s):  
E. Ayas ◽  
A. Kalemtas ◽  
Gürsoy Arslan ◽  
Alpagut Kara ◽  
Ferhat Kara
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Electrically Conductive ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
B4c Particles ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
In Situ Reactions

Si3N4-B4C composites containing fine and coarse B4C particles were produced using Al2O3 and Y2O3 as sintering additives via spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique. Phase assemblages of the produced composites were determined by XRD analysis. Si3N4, B4C and in situ formed SiC, h-BN and Si phases were observed. Even when incorporated in significant amounts, B4C was consumed readily in the Si3N4 based system. Consequently, full densification of these composites was found to be a very difficult task due to the simultaneous in-situ reactions, even in fast sintering process. Electrical resistivity measurements carried out at room temperature indicated that addition of both fine and coarse B4C particles decreased the electrical resistivity by several orders of magnitude due to the formation of electrically conductive in-situ phases, mainly SiC and metallic Si.

Spark Plasma Sintering of Hybrid Nanocomposites of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced with CNTs and SS316L for Biomedical Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 578-583
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asif Hussain ◽  
Adnan Maqbool ◽  
Abbas Saeed Hakeem ◽  
Fazal Ahmad Khalid ◽  
Muhammad Asif Rafiq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Sintering Behavior ◽  
Stainless Steel 316L ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

Background: The development of new bioimplants with enhanced mechanical and biomedical properties have great impetus for researchers in the field of biomaterials. Metallic materials such as stainless steel 316L (SS316L), applied for bioimplants are compatible to the human osteoblast cells and bear good toughness. However, they suffer by corrosion and their elastic moduli are very high than the application where they need to be used. On the other hand, ceramics such as hydroxyapatite (HAP), is biocompatible as well as bioactive material and helps in bone grafting during the course of bone recovery, it has the inherent brittle nature and low fracture toughness. Therefore, to overcome these issues, a hybrid combination of HAP, SS316L and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has been synthesized and characterized in the present investigation. Methods: CNTs were acid treated to functionalize their surface and cleaned prior their addition to the composites. The mixing of nano-hydroxyapatite (HAPn), SS316L and CNTs was carried out by nitrogen gas purging followed by the ball milling to insure the homogeneous mixing of the powders. In three compositions, monolithic HAPn, nanocomposites of CNTs reinforced HAPn, and hybrid nanocomposites of CNTs and SS316L reinforced HAPn has been fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique. Results: SEM analysis of SPS samples showed enhanced sintering of HAP-CNT nanocomposites, which also showed significant sintering behavior when combined with SS316L. Good densification was achieved in the nanocomposites. No phase change was observed for HAP at relatively higher sintering temperatures (1100°C) of SPS and tricalcium phosphate phase was not detected by XRD analysis. This represents the characteristic advantage with enhanced sintering behavior by SPS technique. Fracture toughness was found to increase with the addition of CNTs and SS316L in HAPn, while hardness initially enhanced with the addition of nonreinforcement (CNTs) in HAPn and then decrease for HAPn-CNT-SS316L hybrid nanocomposites due to presence of SS316L. Conclusion: A homogeneous distribution of CNTs and SPS technique resulted in the improved mechanical properties for HAPn-CNT-SS316L hybrid nanocomposites than other composites and suggested their application as bioimplant materials.

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 B6O ceramic by in-situ reactive spark plasma sintering of a B2O3 and B powder mixture

2014 ◽  
Vol 122 (1425) ◽  
pp. 336-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ievgen SOLODKYI ◽  
Hanna BORODIANSKA ◽  
Ting ZHAO ◽  
Yoshio SAKKA ◽  
Petre BADICA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Powder Mixture ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma
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