Abstract
The creep resistance of hot-isostatically pressed (HIPed) silicon nitride materials is ultimately dictated by its susceptibility to creep enhanced damage (e.g. cavitation) and oxidation induced damage. The evolution of these simultaneously occurring events has been examined in several HIPed silicon nitrides which were tested in tension at elevated temperatures. The activity and extent of each have been found to be functions of several variables. These parameters and their roles are discussed and include the following: the initial α/β ratio of silicon nitride grains, reaction of stable/unstable phases in the as-received material, the percentage and type of sintering aid, and grain boundary crystallinity, impurity content, and viscosity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-56 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Jul 1994 |
Event | Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Composites and Advanced Ceramic Materials - B. Part 2 (of 2) - Cocoa Beach, FL, USA Duration: Jan 9 1993 → Jan 14 1993 |