Glass-Ceramics with High Strength and High Transmittance Obtained by Multi-Factor Controlling

The presence of Li_(2)Si_(2)O_(5) and LiAlSi_(4)O_(10) could effectively improve the elastic modulus and transmittance of lithium disilicate(LD)glass-ceramics.Through synergistically modulation of the crystal content and grain size,we obtained high strength and high transmittance of LD glass-ceramics.The optimal sample had a high transmittance of 90.3%,the hardness was 7.72 GPa,the fracture toughness was 1.07 MPa·m^(1/2),and the elastic modulus was 103.1 GPa.

High-temperature corrosion of sintered RE_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)(RE=Yb and Ho)environmental barrier coating materials by volcanic ash

Rare-earth silicates are promising environmental barrier coatings(EBCs)that can protect SiC_(f)/Si C_(m)substrates in next-genera tion gas turbine blades.Notably,RE_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)(RE=Yb and Ho)shows potential as an EBC due to its coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)compatible with substrates and high resistance to water vapor corrosion.The target operating temperature for next-generation tur bine blades is 1400°C.Corrosion is inevitable during adhesion to molten volcanic ash,and thus,understanding the corrosion behavior o the material is crucial to its reliability.This study investigates the high-temperature corrosion behavior of sintered RE_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)(RE=Yb and Ho).Samples were prepared using a solid-state reaction and hot-press method.They were then exposed to volcanic ash at 1400°C for 224,and 48 h.After 48 h of exposure,volcanic ash did not react with Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)but penetrated its interior,causing damage.Meanwhile Ho_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)was partially dissolved in the molten volcanic ash,forming a reaction zone that prevented volcanic ash melts from penetrating the interior.With increasing heat treatment time,the reaction zone expanded,and the thickness of the acicular apatite grains increased The Ca:Si ratios in the residual volcanic ash were mostly unchanged for Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)but decreased considerably over time for Ho_(2)Si_(2)O_(7).Th Ca in volcanic ash was consumed and formed apatite,indicating that RE^(3+)ions with large ionic radii(Ho>Yb)easily precipitated apatit from the volcanic ash.

Synchrotron radiation investigations of the Sr_2MgSi_2O_7:Eu^(2+),R^(3+) persistent luminescence materials

The electronic and defect energy level structure of polyerystalline Sr2MgSi2OT：Eu^2＋,R^3＋ persistent luminescence materials were studied with thermoluminescence and different synchrotron radiation spectroscopies （UV-VUV emission and excitation, X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy （XANES） and extended X-ray absorption f＇me structure （EXAFS））. Special attention was paid on the effect of the R3＋ co-dopants on the persistent luminescence properties of the materials. Theoretical calculations using the density functional theory （DFT） were carried out simultaneously with the experimental work. The experimental band gap energy （Eg） value of ca. 7.1 eV agreed very well with the DFT value of 6.7 eV. The variation of the Eg value was attempted to relate with the trap structure as well as with the different properties of the R3＋ co-dopants. The trap level energy distribution depended strongly on the R3＋ co-dopant except for the shallowest trap energy above the room temperature remaining practically the same, however. The different processes in the mechanism of persistent luminescence from Sr2MgSi2OT：Eu^2＋,R^3＋ were assembled and their contributions discussed.

The Crystallization and Fracture Toughness of Transparent Glass-ceramics with Various Al_(2)O_(3) Additions for Mobile Devices

Li_(2)O-Al_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)(LAS)glass-ceramics were prepared by a melting method.Effects of different Al_(2)O_(3)content on the structure,crystallization,transmittance and fracture toughness of LAS glassceramics were investigated by means of XRD,FESEM and other methods as well.The results showed that the glass transition temperature and crystallization temperature of samples increased as the content of Al_(2)O_(3)increased from 4.1 wt%to 13.1 wt%,which restrained the precipitation of lithium disilicate crystals.The main crystalline phase of glass-ceramics transformed from lithium disilicate and petalite to silicon dioxide,which reduced the fracture toughness of glass-ceramics.When the Al_(2)O_(3)content was 7.1 wt%,the specimen had outstanding transmittance and fracture toughness.The transmittance was 90.32%.The fracture toughness was 1.13 MPa•m^(1/2).Compared with high-alumina glass,the fracture toughness of the glass-ceramic was greatly improved,and it could be used as a new type of protective material for mobile devices.

Determination of Iron in Layered Crystal Sodium Disilicate and Sodium Silicate by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry with Boric Acid as a Matrix Modifier

The effects of matrix silicate and experimental conditions on the determination of iron in flame atomic absorption spectrometry （FAAS） were investigated. It was found that boric acid as a matrix modifier obviously eliminated silicate interference. Under the optimum operating conditions, the determination results of iron in layered crystal sodium disilicate and sodium silicate samples by FAAS were satisfactory. The linear range of calibration curve is 0-10.5 μg.mL^-1, the relative standard deviation of method is 1.2%-2.2%, the recovery of added iron is 96.0%- 101%, the sensitivity is 0.19 μg.mL^-l and the detection limit is 77 ng.mL^-1. The effect of the determination of iron of the standard curve method, standard addition calibration and colorimetry method was the same, but the first has the merits of rapid sample preparation, reduced contamination risks and fast analysis.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Nd_2Si_2O_7 in Low Temperature Form

The title compound was obtained by high temperature solid state reaction and flux method. The crystal belongs to tetragonal system, space group P41, withcell dimensions a= 6. 738(2), c= 24. 532 (3) A, V= 1113. 8(3) A 3, Z= 8, Mr =456. 65, Dc= 5. 45 g/cm3, F(000) = 1632, μ= 189. 3 cm-1. R=0.052, Rw=0. 059.The structure consists of isolated Si2O7 double tetrahedra which are arranged in layersperpendicular to the c axis. Four crystallographically different rare earth atoms in oneunit cell are located on each side of the layers and connect the four nearest SiO4 tetrahedra to form a three-dimensional network structure.

Oxidation Performance of Ytterbium Disilicate/Silicon Environmental Barrier Coating via Optimized Air Plasma Spraying

Environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) play a critical role in mitigating the degradation of SiCf/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) in complex combustion environment, and improve the service life of thermal engine components. In this paper, by adjusting the parameters of atmospheric plasma spraying (APS), the spraying process of ytterbium disilicate (Yb2Si2O7) under a lower power has been optimized. A two-layer EBC system consisting of ytterbium disilicate and silicon is prepared on the SiCf/SiC composite substrate by using optimized technological parameters. The thermal resistance and water oxygen corrosion resistance of such two-layer EBC system are investigated. The results indicate that the current ytterbium disilicate/silicon EBC system exhibits good phase stability, excellent water vapor and oxygen corrosion resistance. However, the exposed silicon bonding layer tends to generate an excessive thermal growth oxide (TGO) layer known as SiO2, leading to an early spallation of the coating.

Densification of Lithium Disilicate under High Pressure Investigated by XPS

The aim of this work was to investigate by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy the effect of high pressure on the chemical environments of Si 2p, O 1s and Li 1s in lithium disilicate glass ceramic with stoichiometric composition Li2O·2SiO2 (LS2). A group of samples was processed at 2.5 GPa, 4 GPa and 7.7 GPa at room temperature and a second group was crystallized under high pressure and high temperature. Large shifts of the binding energy toward higher energies were observed in the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy spectra for samples of the first group after densification at 2.5 and 4 GPa. For samples processed at 7.7 Gpa, the major component of the binding energy for the Si 2p environment remained practically unchanged compared to the pristine sample but new components, with smaller intensities, appeared in the spectra, indicating the existence of distinct Q-species induced by high pressure. This behavior may be related to changes in the number of bridged and non-bridged oxygen atoms in the glass structure. The results for the second group of samples, crystallized under high pressure, showed evidences of three binding energies for the O atoms, one of them related to non-bridged and two of them to bridged O atoms.

(Lu_(1/7)Yb_(1/7)Sc_(1/7)Er_(1/7)Y_(1/7)Ho_(1/7)Dy_(1/7))_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)high entropy rare-earth disilicate with low thermal conductivity and excellent resistance to CMAS corrosion

Low thermal conductivity,compatible thermal expansion coefficient,and good calcium–magnesium–aluminosilicate(CMAS)corrosion resistance are critical requirements for environmental barrier coatings used on silicon-based ceramics.RE2Si2O7(RE=rare earth)has been widely recognized as one of the most promising candidates for environmental barrier coatings due to its good water vapor corrosion resistance.However,the relatively high thermal conductivity and poor resistance to CMAS corrosion have limited its practical application.Inspired by the high entropy effect,in this work,a novel rare earth disilicate(Lu_(_(1/7))Yb_(_(1/7))Sc_(_(1/7))Er_(_(1/7))Y_(_(1/7))Ho_(_(1/7))Dy_(_(1/7)))2Si2O7((7RE_(_(1/7)))2Si2O7)has been designed and synthesized by a solid reaction process.(7RE_(_(1/7)))2Si2O7 showed a low thermal conductivity of 1.81 W·m^(−1)·K^(−1)at 1273 K.Furthermore,the thermal expansion coefficient of(7RE_(_(1/7)))_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)(4.07×10^(−6)℃^(−1)from room temperature(RT)to 1400℃)is close to that of the SiC-based ceramic matrix composites(SiC-CMCs)((4.5–5.5)×10^(−6)℃^(−1)).Additionally,(7RE_(_(1/7)))2Si2O7 exhibited excellent resistance to CMAS corrosion.When exposed to CMAS at 1300℃for 48 h,the reaction layer thickness was 22μm.The improved performance of(7RE_(_(1/7)))2Si2O7 highlights its potential as a promising candidate for thermal/environmental barrier coatings.

Tunable strength of SiCf/β-Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7) interface for different requirements in SiCf/SiC CMC:Inspiration from model composite investigation

Model composites consisting of Si C fiber embedded inβ-Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7) matrix were processed by Spark Plasma Sintering method and the feasibility of tunable Si Cf/Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7) interface in Si C-based CMCs were estimated.Weak and strengthened Si Cf/Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7) interfaces were achieved by adjusting sintering temperatures.The indentation crack test and fiber push out experiments clearly demonstrated the different debonding mechanisms in the samples.Weak interfaces sintered at 1200 and 1250℃exhibited crack deflection at interface in indentation test.Their low debond energy at the interface,which were comparable to those of Py C or BN,satisfied the well-recognized interfacial debond and crack deflection criteria for CMCs.The interface was strengthened by atomic bonding in model composite sintered at 1450℃,leading to crack penetrating into Si C fiber and high debond energy.The strong interface may be promising in Si Cf/Si C CMC to withstand higher combustion temperature,because Yb_(2)Si_(2)O_(7) will provide plastic deformation capacity,which would serve as weak interphase for crack deflection and energy dissipation.Therefore,it is possible to design the capability of Si C_(f)/RE_(2)Si_(2)O_(7) interface for different requirements by adjusting interfacial strength or debond energy to reach optimal mechanical fuse mechanism in SiC_(f)/SiC CMC.

Defect aggregates in the Sr_2MgSi_2O_7 persistent luminescence material

The crystal and electronic structure of the Eu^2＋ doped and defect containing Sr2MgSi2O7 persistent luminescence material were studied using the density functional theory （DFT）. The defects may act as energy storage or even luminescence quenching centres in these materials, however their role is very difficult to confirm experimentally. The probability of vacancy formation was studied using the total energy of the defect containing host. Significant structural modifications in the environment of the isolated defects, especially the strontium vacancy, as well as defect aggregates were found. The experimental band gap energy of Sr2MgSi2O7 was well reproduced by the calculations. The defect induced electron traps close to the host＇s conduction band were found to act as energy storage sites contributing to its efficient persistent luminescence. The interactions between the defects were found to modify both the Eu^2＋ 4f^7 ground state energy as well as the trap structure. The effect of charge compensation induced by the rare earth co-doping on the defect structure and energy storage properties of the persistent luminescence materials was discussed.

Interaction of multicomponent disilicate(Yb_(0.2)Y_(0.2)Lu_(0.2)Sc_(0.2)Gd_(0.2))_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)with molten calcia-magnesia-aluminosilicate

Environmental barrier coating(EBC)materials that are resistant against molten calcia-magnesia-aluminosilicate(CMAS)corrosion are urgently required.Elerein,multicomponent rare-earth(RE)disilicate((Yb_(0.2)Y_(0.2)Lu_(0.2)Sc_(0.2)Gd_(0.2))_(2)Si_(2)O_(7),(5RE)_(2)Si_(2)O_(7))was investigated with regard to its CMAS interaction behavior at 1400°C.Compared with the individual RE disilicates,the(5RE)2Si2C>7 material exhibited improved resistance against CMAS attack.The dominant process involved in the interaction of(5RE)_(2)Si_(2)O_(7)with CMAS was reaction-recrystallization.A dense and continuous reaction layer protected the substrate from rapid corrosion at high temperatures.The results demonstrated that multicomponent strategy of RE species in disilicate can provide a new perspective in the development of promising EBC materials with improved corrosion resistance.

Hardness of resin cement cured under different thickness of lithium disilicate-based ceramic

Background The lithium disilicate-based ceramic is a newly developed all-ceramic material, which is lithium disilicate-based and could be used for fabricating almost all kinds of restorations. The extent of light attenuation by ceramic material was material-dependent. Ceramic materials with different crystal composition or crystalline content would exhibit distinct light-absorbing characteristics. The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of ceramic thickness and light-curing time on the polymerization of a dual-curing resin luting material with a lithium disilicate-based ceramic. Methods A lithium disilicate-based ceramic was used in this study. The light attenuation caused by ceramic with different thickness was determined using a spectral radiometer. The commercial dual-cured resin cement was light-cured directly or through ceramic discs with different thickness （1, 2 and 3 mm, respectively） for different times （10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds, respectively）. The polymerization efficiency of resin cement was expressed in terms as Vickers hardness （VHN） measured after 24 hours storage. Two-way analysis of variance （ANOVA） and Tukey＇s HSD tests were used to determine differences. Results Intensity of polymerizing light transmitted through ceramic discs was reduced from 584 mW/cm2 to about 216 mW/cm2, 80 mW/cm2 and 52 mW/cm2 at thicknesses of 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm, respectively. Resin cement specimens self-cured alone showed significantly lower hardness values. When resin cement was light-cured through ceramic discs with a thickness of 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm, no further increasing in hardness values was observed when light-curing time was more than 30 seconds, 40 seconds and 60 seconds, respectively. Conclusions Within the limitation of the present study, ceramic thickness and light-curing time had remarkable influence on the polymerization of dual-cured resin cement. When resin cement is light-cured beneath a lithium disilicate ceramic with different thickness, prolonging light-curing time accordingly may still be necessary to insure complete polymerization.

Improved performances of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics by seed induced crystallization

Self-reinforced lithium disilicate(Li_(2)Si_(2)O_(5),LD)glass-ceramics were hot pressing sintered by introducing 5 wt%Li_(2)Si_(2)O_(5)crystal seeds into two different glass compositions of SiO_(2)-Li_(2)O-P2O_(5)-ZrO_(2)-Al_(2)O_(3)-K_(2)O-La_(2)O_(3)(7C LD)and SiO_(2)-Li_(2)O-K_(2)O-La_(2)O_(3)(4C LD).The results show that the seeds play an important role in the crystallization inducement,and microstructural and property improvement of the glass,especially for the glass powder without the nucleating agent of P_(2)O_(5).The microstructure features a wider bimodal grain size distribution with large rod-like crystals epitaxially grown along the seeds and small crystals nucleated from the glass powder itself,contributing to the improvement of the performance especially the fracture toughness.The specimen of 4C LD glass with the addition of 5 wt%Li_(2)Si_(2)O_(5) seeds exhibited the best comprehensive properties with a good flexural strength(396±7 MPa),improved fracture toughness(3.31±0.19 MPa·m^(1/2)),and comparable translucency as IPS e.max.This research provides a new idea and method for the improvement of the fracture toughness of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics without affecting its aesthetic appearance,and lays the foundation for its clinical applications.

Optimized sintering and mechanical properties of Y-TZP ceramics for dental restorations by adding lithium disilicate glass ceramics

The novel dental ceramics can be fabricated at lower temperatures when sol-gel derived lithium disilicate glass ceramics(LDGC)was used as an additive for yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline(Y-TZP)ceramics.The effect of LDGC on the sintering,mechanical,and translucent properties of Y-TZP ceramics was investigated in the present study.The results showed that the LDGC additive effectively improved the densification of Y-TZP at 1100℃,which was much lower than the sintering temperature for pure Y-TZP.When sintered at 1100℃,the Y-TZP with 1 wt%LDGC reached a relative density of 95.45%,and prossessed a flexural strength of 482.4 MPa and a fracture toughness of 5.94 MPa-m12.Moreover,its translucency was also improved.While,the addition of LDGC could result in an escape of yttrium atoms from the grain lattice of zirconia,which induced the tetragonal-monoclinic transformation of zirconia and abnormal growth of monoclinic grains.The escaped yttrium atoms diffused into the intergranular glass phase.The results indicated that the novel Y-TZP-LDGC ceramics has a great potential to be used for all-ceramic restorations.