摘要
An investigation of the pressureless sintering of Si3N4 with MgO-CeO2 revealed that MgO-CeO2 is a most effective sintering aid for silicon nitride. The amount of MgO-CeO2 and sintering conditions have a strong influence on the densification behaviour and mechanical properties of the sintered materials. The effect of the additive and sintering conditions are discussed. The silicon nitride pressureless sintered with MgO-CeO2 retained a relative density of 98. 5% and a bending strength of 950 MPa. The Si-Mg-Ce-O-N system is of great value for application and theoretical study.
An investigation of the pressureless sintering of Si3N4 with MgO-CeO2 revealed that MgO-CeO2 is a most effective sintering aid for silicon nitride. The amount of MgO-CeO2 and sintering conditions have a strong influence on the densification behaviour and mechanical properties of the sintered materials. The effect of the additive and sintering conditions are discussed. The silicon nitride pressureless sintered with MgO-CeO2 retained a relative density of 98. 5% and a bending strength of 950 MPa. The Si-Mg-Ce-O-N system is of great value for application and theoretical study.
