High-density whisker-reinforced composites of an alumina-30 vol% glass matrix material were produced by hot-pressing in the temperature range 1350-1400 degrees C in air. Significant improvement was observed in the strength of composites containing 15 vol% SiC whiskers but with only a small effect on the fracture toughness.
Origin
Israel Institute Of Technology
Journal Title
J Am Ceram Soc 1989 72 9 1636-1642
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 322