Synergistically Toughening Effect of SiC Whiskers and Nanoparticles in Al_2O_3-based Composite Ceramic Cutting Tool Material

In recent decades, many additives with different characteristics have been applied to strengthen and toughen Al2O3-based ceramic cutting tool materials. Among them, SiC whiskers and SiC nanoparticles showed excellent performance in improving the material properties. While no attempts have been made to add SiC whiskers and SiC nanoparticles together into the ceramic matrix and the synergistically toughening effects of them have not been studied. An Al2O3-SiCw-SiC np advanced ceramic cutting tool material is fabricated by adding both one-dimensional SiC whiskers and zero-dimensional SiC nanoparticles into the Al2O3 matrix with an effective dispersing and mixing process. The composites with 25 vol% SiC whiskers and 25 vol% SiC nanoparticles alone are also investegated for comparison purposes. Results show that the Al2O3-SiCw-SiCnp composite with both 20 vo1% SiC whiskers and 5 vol% SiC nanoparticles additives have much improved mechanical properties. The flexural strength of Al2O3-SiCw-SiCnp is 730＋ 95 MPa and fracture toughness is 5.6 ± 0.6 MPa.m1/2. The toughening and strengthening mechanisms of SiC whiskers and nanoparticles are studied when they are added either individually or in combination. It is indicated that when SiC whiskers and nanoparticles are added together, the grains are further refined and homogenized, so that the microstructure and fracture mode ratio is modified. The SiC nanoparticles are found helpful to enhance the toughening effects of the SiC whiskers. The proposed research helps to enrich the types of ceramic cutting tool and is benefit to expand the application range of ceramic cutting tool.

Interface characteristics of Al_2O_3－13%TiO_2 ceramic coatings prepared by laser cladding

Al2O3-13%TiO2 （mass fraction） coatings, prepared by laser cladding on nickel-based alloy, were heated using high frequency induction sources. The coating microstructure and the interface between bond coating and ceramic coating were characterized by SEM, XRD and EDS. The results show that two-layer substructure exists in the ceramic coating： one layer evolving from fully melted region where the sintered grains grow fully; another layer resembling the liquid-phase-sintered structure consisting of three-dimensional net where the melted Al2O3 particles are embedded in the TiO2-rich matrix. The mechanism of the two-layer substructure formation is also explained in terms of the melting and flattening behavior of the powders during laser cladding processing. The spinel compounds NiAl2O4 and acicular compounds Cr2O3 are discovered in the interface between bond coating and ceramic coating. It proves that the chemical reactions in the laser cladding process will significantly enhance the coating adhesion.

Preparation of Crack-free 3Y-TZP/Al_2O_3 Composite Ceramic Fiber by Electrolysis-sol-gel Method

Polycrystalline 3Y-TZP/Al2O3 tetragonal zirconia fiber was obtained by the pyrolysis of gel fibers using zirconium oxychloride octahydrate（ZOC） as the raw material. The spinnable zirconia sol was prepared by electrolyzing the zirco-nium oxychloride octahydrate（ZOC） solution in the presence of acetic acid and sugar（ sucrose, glucrose or fructose） , in which the molar ratios of CH3 COOH/ZOC and sugar/ZOC were 1.0-4.0 and 0.2-0.4, respectively. The pre- pared tetragonal zireonia fibers sintered at different temperatures showed smooth and crack-free surfaces with diame, ters of 5-10 μm. The addition of Al2O3 enhanced the sintering process and prevented the crystals from growing. Thermogravimetric analysis（TG）, X-ray diffraction （ XRD ）, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy（FTIR）, and scanning electron microscope（SEM） techniques were used to characterize the prepared fibers.

Thermal shock fatigue behavior of TiC/Al_2O_3 composite ceramics

The thermal shock fatigue behaviors of pure hot-pressed alumina and 30 wt.% TiC/Al2O3 composites were studied. The effect of TiC and Al2O3 starting particle size on the mechanical properties of the composites was discussed. Indentation-quench test was conducted to evaluate the effect of thermal fatigue temperature difference （ΔT） and number of thermal cycles （Ⅳ） on fatigue crack growth （Δa）. The mechanical properties and thermal fatigue resistance of TiC/Al203 composites are remarkably improved by the addition of TiC. The thermal shock fatigue of monolithic alumina and TiC/Al2O3 composites is due to a ＂true＂ cycling effect （thermal fatigue）. Crack deflection and bridging are the predominant reasons for the improvement of thermal shock fatigue resistance of the composites.

Microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of lead borosilicate glass ceramics with Al_2O_3

The effects of Al2O3 addition on both the sintering behavior and microwave dielectric properties of PbO-B203-SiO2 glass ceramics were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscope （FTIR）, differential thermal analysis （DTA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The results show that with the increase of Al2O3 content the bands assigned to [SiO4] nearly disappear. Aluminum replaces silicon in the glass network, which is helpful for the formation of boron-oxygen rings. The increase of the transition temperature Tg and softening temperature Tf of PbO-B2O3-SiO2 glass ceramics leads to the increase of liquid phase precipitation temperature and promotes the structure stability in the glasses, and consequently contributes to the decreasing trend of crystallization. Densification and dielectric constants increase with the increase of Al2O3 content, but the dielectric loss is worsened. By contrast, the 3% （mass fraction） Al2O3-doped glass ceramics sintered at 725℃ have better properties of density p=2.72 g/cm3, dielectric constant Er=6.78, dielectric loss tan8=2.6×10^-3 （measured at 9.8 GHz）, which suggest that the glass ceramics can be applied in multilayer microwave devices requiring low sintering temperatures.

Studies on the Structure and Properties of Multiphase Al_2O_3 Abrasion-resistant Ceramics

The Al2O3 abrasion-resistant ceramics is successfully prepared by using waste aluminum sludge as the main raw material with the addition of a little clay, talc and barium carbonate. The crystal structure and microstructure of ceramic are characterized by means of XRD, SEM, etc., and the physical and mechanical properties are also tested. The results show that besides the phase of corundum, a little mullite, Mg-Al spinel and hyalophane phases also exist in the product. These phases are produced via reaction in-situ, which can inhibit the overgrowth of Al2O3 grain in grain boundary, and improve the integral property of the material.

Mechanical properties and plasma erosion resistance of BN_p/Al_2O_3-SiO_2 composite ceramics

BNp/Al2O3-SiO2 system ceramic matrix composites with different volume fractions （10%-60%） of hexagonal BN particulates （BNp） were prepared by hot-press sintering technique. Phase components, microstructure, mechanical properties and plasma erosion resistance were also investigated. With the increase of h-BNp content, relative density and Vickers＇ hardness of the composite ceramics decrease, while the flexural strength, elastic modulus and fracture toughness increase and then decrease. The plasma erosion resistance linearly deteriorated with the increase of BNp content which is mainly determined by the density, crystal structure and atomic number of the elements.

Effect of Nano-ZrO_2 on Microstructure and Thermal Shock Behaviour of Al_2O_3/SiC Composite Ceramics Used in Solar Thermal Power

The Al2O3-ZrO2（3Y）-SiC composite ceramics used in solar thermal power were prepared by micrometric Al2O3,nano-ZrO2 and SiC powders under the condition of pressureless sintering.The bulk density and bending strength of samples with 10vol% nano-ZrO2 sintered at 1480℃ were 3.222 g/cm3 and 160.4MPa,respectively.The bending strength of samples after 7 times thermal shock tests （quenching from 1000℃ to 25℃ in air medium） is 132.0MPa,loss rate of bending strength is only 17%.The effect of nano-ZrO2 content on the microstructure and performance of Al2O3-ZrO2（3Y）-SiC composite ceramic was investigated.The experimental results show that the bending strength of samples with above 10vol% nano-ZrO2 content has decreased,because the volume expansion resulting from t-ZrO2 to m-ZrO2 phase transformation is excessive;Adding proper nano-ZrO2 would be contributed to improve the thermal shock resistance of the composite ceramics.The Al2O3-ZrO2（3Y）-SiC composite ceramic has promising potential application in solar thermal power.

A novel technique for making open-cell Al_2O_3-ZrO_2 ceramic foam with plant seed template

The aim of the present research is to provide a technique for preparing open-cell Al2O3-ZrO2 ceramic foams with uniform cell size.This technique used plant seeds to array templates and centrifugal slip casting to obtain cell struts with high packing density.Aqueous Al2O3-ZrO2 slurries with up to 50 vol.% solid contents were prepared and the rheological characteristic of the slurries was investigated.Consolidation was performed at an acceleration of 2,860 g for 60 min.The effect of the characteristic of plant seeds on the drying behavior of Al2O3-ZrO2 green compact was analyzed.The effects of the solid contents of slurries on segregation phenomena of Al2O3 and ZrO2 particles and green compact uniformity were investigated.The compressive stress-strain curve and deformation behavior of Al2O3-ZrO2 ceramic foams prepared using plant seed template were analyzed.The results showed segregation phenomenon is negligible for highly stable slurry with 50 vol.% solid loading.The prepared cell struts of Al2O3-ZrO2 foams have high green density (61.9% TD), sintered density (99.1% TD) and homogeneous microstructure.When sintered at 1,550 ℃ for 2 h, the cell size of Al2O3-ZrO2 foam is approximately uniform and the diameter is about 1.1 mm.The porosity and compressive strength of sintered products is 66.2% and 5.86 MPa, respectively.

Predicting model on ultimate compressive strength of Al_2O_3-ZrO_2 ceramic foam filter based on BP neural network

In present study, BP neural network model was proposed for the prediction of ultimate compressive strength of Al2O3-ZrO2 ceramic foam filter prepared by centrifugal slip casting. The inputs of the BP neural network model were the applied load on the epispastic polystyrene template （F）, centrifugal acceleration （v） and sintering temperature （T）, while the only output was the ultimate compressive strength （（7）. According to the registered BP model, the effects of F, v, T on 0 were analyzed. The predicted results agree with the actual data within reasonable experimental error, indicating that the BP model is practically a very useful tool in property prediction and process parameter design of the Al2O3-ZrO2 ceramic foam filter prepared by centrifugal slip casting.

钛铁矿原位反应合成Al_2O_3-TiC颗粒增强铁基复合材料

利用钛铁矿铝热碳热原位还原技术成功制备了Al2O3-TiC增强铁基复合材料。通过XRD,SEM和力学性能检测方法分析了钛铁矿原位合成和添加合成两种方式对Al2O3-TiC增强铁基复合材料的组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:利用钛铁矿合成的铁基复合材料的增强相为Al2O3,MgAl2O4,TiC和Fe相,添加合成过程中会发生一些硬质相TiC被氧化的现象。钛铁矿原位合成Al2O3-TiC增强铁基复合材料的基体组织呈粗大的块条状分布;添加合成的复合材料的铁基体以块状均匀分布。制备的Al2O3-TiC增强铁基复合材料的性能比较优良。材料的最佳综合力学性能为抗弯强度937MPa,维氏硬度532。

Al_2O_3-TiC/1Cr18Ni9Ti扩散焊接头应力分布

用有限元方法计算了Al2O3-TiC/1Cr18Ni9Ti扩散焊接头的应力分布,研究了加热温度、压力和中间层对应力分布的影响。结果表明,残余轴向应力和剪切应力在试样边缘处梯度都较大,靠近中心轴,应力分布比较均匀,最大剪切应力出现在Al2O3-TiC/中间层界面处。在扩散焊冷却过程中,Al2O3-TiC/1Cr18Ni9Ti扩散焊接头最大轴向拉应力先是出现在边缘陶瓷侧,随着温度的降低,逐渐向试样中心靠近,应力值也逐渐增大。加热温度越低,轴向压应力越大。压力越大,最大轴向拉应力越小,压应力越大,但压力对剪切应力的影响较小。使用Ti-Cu-Ti复合中间层比使用Ti中间层可降低最大轴向压应力和最大剪切应力。

微织构Al_2O_3-TiC陶瓷刀具切削性能仿真研究

前刀面有微织构的刀具与无织构刀具的切削性能不同。为了研究Al_2O_3-Ti C陶瓷刀具前刀面凹坑微织构分布对刀具切削性能的影响,使用ABAQUS对陶瓷刀具进行三维建模,将模型导入有限元分析软件Advantedge中,在相同条件下,对无微织构和有微织构刀具进行三维切削仿真,对比其切削力、切削温度及应力分布,结果表明,具有特定凹坑微织构参数的Al_2O_3-Ti C刀具在切削过程中可降低切削力,改善温度和应力分布。

微波烧结Al_2O_3-TiC复合材料的研究

以纳米级TiC、Al2 O3 为原料 ,用微波烧结制备Al2 O3 -TiC复合材料 ,并与常规烧结比较。分析了两种烧结方法对制备试样的力学性能的影响 ,并探讨了添加剂对Al2 O3

添加物对Al_2O_3-TiC/Ti(C,N)系陶瓷复合材料组织和性能的影响

Al2O3-TiC/Ti(C,N)系陶瓷复合材料具有广阔的应用前景,但综合性能还有待进一步改善。分析讨论了TiC/Ti(C,N)主要成分含量对组织性能的影响,综述了Cr2O3、Y2O3、ZrO2等化合物添加物和Fe、Al、Co、Ni、Mo等金属添加物对Al2O3-TiC/Ti(C,N)系陶瓷复合材料中组织和性能影响的研究结果,并比较分析了其各自的特点。

微波烧结Al_2O_3-TiC复合材料

用微波烧结制备Al2 O3 -TiC复合材料 ,并与常规烧结Al2 O3 -TiC复合材料对比 ,分析两种烧结方法对试样力学性能的影响 ,同时探讨添加剂对Al2 O3

Al_2O_3-TiC基复相陶瓷的制备和性能

Al_2O_3(TiC基复相陶瓷具有高强度、高硬度和较好的高温稳定性, 常用于刀具、发热体和电子器件. 本文综述了Al_2O_3(TiC基复相陶瓷的各种制备方法及其优缺点、常温和高温性能、各种增韧手段和增韧机制, 并展望了Al_2O_3(TiC基复相陶瓷研究的发展方向.

Al2O3-TiC/Q235真空扩散钎焊界面组织及抗剪强度

为了获得Al2O3-TiC陶瓷基复合材料与Q235钢的接头,采用Ti/Cu/Ti复合中间层对Al2O3-TiC复合材料与Q235低碳钢进行了真空扩散钎焊。通过扫描电镜、能谱分析和电子探针、抗剪试验等测试方法对Al2O3-TiC/Q235扩散钎焊界面的组织、成分及结合强度进行分析。结果表明,控制加热温度为1110℃,可获得界面抗剪强度122MPa的Al2O3-TiC/Q235扩散钎焊接头,Ti/Cu/Ti复合中间层与Al2O3-TiC和Q235润湿性较好,并发生一定程度的扩散反应,在Al2O3-TiC与Q235之间形成厚度约80μm的界面过渡区,过渡区内形成的组织结构主要是Ti3AlC2,Fe2Ti,Cu和TiC。

Al-TiO_2-C体系热力学分析及Al_2O_3-TiC复相陶瓷的燃烧合成

对Al-TiO2 -C燃烧合成体系进行了热力学计算 ,并利用Al-O -N、Ti-O -N、C -O -N三个体系的叠加优势区相图分析了该燃烧合成体系的平衡产物相。结果表明 ,Al -TiO2 -C燃烧合成体系的绝热燃烧温度为 2 398K ,燃烧合成平衡相为Al2 O3和TiC。XRD检测结果与热力学分析结果相吻合 ,说明该燃烧合成反应进行得较为彻底 ,证实热力学分析结果可信。原位生成的Al2 O3和TiC两相分布较均匀 ,燃烧合成产物疏松多孔 ,易于通过球磨方式达到破碎。

稀土对Al_2O_3-TiC/Fe基金属陶瓷材料性能的影响

以TiC、C、Mn、Ni、Mo、α-Al2O3微粉和还原Fe粉为主要原料,采用粉末冶金方法制备Al2O3-TiC/Fe金属基陶瓷材料。利用管式真空烧结炉(150 mm)高真空(2.5 Pa)烧结,烧成温度为1530℃,保温时间90 min。研究探讨不同稀土添加剂对试样吸水率及体积密度的影响,揭示材料的耐磨性能,以及稀土添加剂对试样的显微组织影响。试验表明:在以上条件下,添加0.3%的Y2O3时,Al2O3-TiC/Fe基金属陶瓷材料的吸水率和体积密度达到了最佳状态,分别为0.0310%和6.7770 g/cm3,此时材料的耐磨性能得到提高。