Synthesis of Leucite from Potash Feldspar

Leucite particles were synthesized from feldspar mixed with 0% to 52% potassium nitrate fired from 800 ℃ to 1 200 ℃ by solid state method. The X-ray Diffraction （XRD） patterns show that in the temperature range from 800 ℃ to 1 200 ℃, the leucite can be removed as the single crystalline phase. Kalsilite may be crystallized with leucite at 800 ℃, but can be eliminated after prolonged heating. The scanning electron Microscopy （SEM） images clearly display the that crystals of micrometer scale leucite, and the leucite crystals distribute evenly in the matrix. The Thermal expansion coefficient （TEC） of the samples fabricated is as high as 20.52×10^-6 ℃^-1 measured from 20 ℃ to 500 ℃. The mechanism of transformation from feldspar to leucite was proposed.

Relationship between Leucite Content and Compressive Strength of K_2O-Al_2O_3-SiO_2 System Dental Glass Ceramics

Relationship between leucite content and compressive strength of K2O-Al2O3-SiO2 sys-tem dental glass ceramics were investigated. 10 groups of feedstock powder with different composi-tions were treated according to the same thermal treatment system of leucite micro-crystallization reported in some primary studies. The products of each group were analyzed by X-ray diffractometer, polaring microscope and scanning electronic microscope （SEM）, and then the compressive strength was tested by a material testing machine. A direct proportion was found between leucite content and the compressive strength when leucite content was less than 50 vol%, and compressive strength de-creased with the increasing of leucite micro-crystals when leucite content was more than 50vol%, The leucite content has a notable influence on the compressive strength of K2O-Al2O3-SiO2 system dental glass ceramics.

A New Technology of Microcrystallizing Leucite to Reinforce Dental Glass Ceramics

The key technology and the main mechanism of microcrystallizing leucite to reinforce dental glass ceramics were investigated.The feedstock powders were selected,mixed according to the ratios of the theoretical composition of leucite,ball-milled,melted at 1600℃ and then cooled to room temperature quickly.The cooled clinkers were ball-milled again to 4 μm.After cold-isostatic pressure molded and air sintered at 1500℃ for 1 h,the dental glass ceramics were fabricated.They have following characteristics:excellent mechanical properties (mean compressive strength is 206.6 MPa),low sintering temperature and good reoccurrence to keep steady quality.

Preparation, Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Potassium Aluminosilicate Glass-ceramics

In this study,transparent K_(2)O-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(KAS)glass-ceramics with leucite as the main crystalline phase were prepared by melting-quench method and two-step heat treatment.The effects of SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3) ratio and heat treatment on crystallization and mechanical properties were studied.The crystallization kinetics and X-Ray Diffraction(XRD)results showed that SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3) ratio and heat treatment system had a direct impact on the crystallization behavior of potassium aluminosilicate glass-ceramics.When heat-treated at 680℃/2 h and 780℃/1 h,cracks generated on the surface of the sample with the addition of SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3)=4.8(in mol)due to the huge difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion between glass matrix and surface.When the addition of SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3)(in mol)was 4,the sample with leucite as the main crystalline phase showed an excellent fracture toughness(1.46 MPa·m^(0.5))after the heat treatment of 680℃/2 h and 780℃/5 h.And there was a phase transformation from kaliophilite to leucite.The crystalline phases of the sample heat-treated at 680℃/8 h and 780℃/1 h were leucite and kaliophilite,which resulted in the visible light transmittance of 63%and the fracture toughness of 0.91 MPa·m^(0.5).Furthermore,after the heat treatment of 680℃/2 h and 780℃/5 h,the main crystalline phase of the sample with SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3)=3.2(in mol)was still kaliophilite.Because leucite only grows on the surface of the sample and is hard to grow inward,it is hard to achieve the bulk crystallization of leucite in the sample with SiO_(2)/Al_(2)O_(3)=3.2(in mol).

VARIATION OF THE PRIMARY FIELD OF LEUCITE UNDER WATER-DEFICIENT CONDITIONS IN THE SYSTEM Ne-Ks-Q-H_2O AT P_(H_2O)=5 kbar

Phase relationship of the system Ne-Ks-Q-H2O at PH2O= 5 kbar under water-saturated condition has been investigated. Compared with the phase diagrams at 1 atmosphere, 1 kbar and 2 kbar, the primary field of leucite shrinks with increasing pressure. The leucite field of the system Ne-Ks-Q-H2O at PH2O= 5 kbar under water-deficient conditions has

PREPARATION OF HIGH THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENT PORCELAINS FUSED TO METALS

Usually the thermal expansion coefficients (TEC) of metals are higher than that of porcelains. In order to match the TECs in the case of coating porcelains on metals, high TEC porcelains are needed. In this research, the high TEC phase leucite (KAlSi2 O6) in the high TEC porcelain was prepared by sol-gel method. The crystal size of leucite made by sol-gel is about 77nm through controlling the process parameters. The process from xerogel to leucite was investigated by means of DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), TG (thermogravimetry), XRD ( X-ray diffraction) and IR (infrared absorption spectrum). Leucite had been detected after the gel was treated at 900℃, this formation temperature is about 250℃ lower than that of melting method. The porcelain made from 50% of the leucite powder and 50% of low fused temperature frit has an average TEC of 19.2×10-6/℃ C from room temperature to 450℃, which is much higher than the common porcelains.

Preparation and Biological Evaluation of Heat-press Glass Ceramics

Castable glass ceramics based on SiO 2-Al 2O 3-K 2O-Na 2O system were prepared. The structure and physical properties of this material were tested and analyzed by x-ray, SEM and other methods. It was show that the major crystalline phase is leucite(KalSi 2O 6) and compressive and flexible strength is 420 MPa and 102 MPa respectively. Its character is almost similar to natural dental enamel. This material is an ideal dental repair material. The biological tests show that this material has a good biocompatibility and prospectives for developing.