Densifying silicon nitride with a YSiAlON glass additive produced 99% dense materials by pressureless sintering. Subsequent heat-treating led to nearly complete crystallisation of the amorphous intergranular phase, resulting in high-strength retention.
Origin
University Of California, Sri International
Journal Title
J Am Ceram Soc 1990 73 6 1606-1612
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 413