Directionally solidified Al2O3/GAP eutectic ceramics by micro-pulling-down method

Xue Cao, Haijun Su, Fengwei Guo, Xi Tan, Lamei Cao

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Abstract

We reported a novel route to prepare directionally solidified (DS) Al2O3/GAP eutectic ceramics by micro-pulling-down (μ-PD) method. The eutectic crystallizations, microstructure characters and evolutions, and their mechanical properties were investigated in detail. The results showed that the Al2O3/GAP eutectic composites can be successfully fabricated through μ-PD method, possessed smooth surface, full density and large crystal size (the maximal size: φ90 mm × 20 mm). At the process of Diameter, the as-solidified Al2O3/GAP eutectic presented a combination of "Chinese script" and elongated colony microstructure with complex regular structure. Inside the colonies, the rod-type or lamellar-type eutectic microstructures with ultra-fine GAP surrounded by the Al2O3 matrix were observed. At an appropriate solidificational rate, the binary eutectic exhibited a typical DS irregular eutectic structure of "chinese script" consisting of interpenetrating network of α-Al2O3 and GAP phases without any other phases. Therefore, the interphase spacing was refined to 1-2 μm and the irregular microstructure led to an outstanding vickers hardness of 17.04 GPa and fracture toughness of 6.3 MPa × m1/2 at room temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials with Hierarchical Structure for New Technologies and Reliable Structures 2016
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Materials with Hierarchical Structure for New Technologies and Reliable Structures 2016
EditorsSergey G. Psakhie, Vasily M. Fomin, Victor E. Panin
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735414457
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Nov 2016
EventInternational Conference on Advanced Materials with Hierarchical Structure for New Technologies and Reliable Structures 2016 - Tomsk, Russian Federation
Duration: 19 Sep 201623 Sep 2016

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1783
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Advanced Materials with Hierarchical Structure for New Technologies and Reliable Structures 2016
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CityTomsk
Period19/09/1623/09/16

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