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Silicon nitride/SIAION ceramics - A review

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Title Silicon nitride/SIAION ceramics - A review
 
Creator Raju, C.B
Jain, P.K.
Choudary, Shompa
Verma, S
Sahu, S.N
 
Subject Metal Matrix Composites
 
Description Advanced ceramic materials such as Si3N4 and SiAlON are reviewed here with particular reference to their synthesis, properties, and applications in various sectors such as transport and defense. It is noticed that synthesis by the simultaneous carbothermic reduction and nitridation (CTR) is relatively easy and economical. The products thus obtained by CTR, have unusual combination of unique properties, viz., high strength at higher temperature, chemical inertness, wear resistance, etc. , and therefore they are very much useful in high-tech areas. In addition, some of the leading manufacturers of Si3N4/SiAlON are listed in this paper. Ceramic whisker growth mechanism and its importance in improving the mechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are also discussed. This paper is mainly intended to cover important properties like structural, mechanical, oxidation/corrosion and wear resistance of Si3N4 and SiAlON.
 
Date 2001
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://ampri.csircentral.net/1000/1/6.pdf
Raju, C.B and Jain, P.K. and Choudary, Shompa and Verma, S and Sahu, S.N (2001) Silicon nitride/SIAION ceramics - A review. Indian Journal of Engg. & Mat Science.
 
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