Abstract
Silicon nitrides containing various compositions of Yb2O3 were investigated. The effects of post heat-treatment on the microstructure, grain boundary phases and high temperature strength were studied. The average grain size, and Yb:Si ratio in the amorphous pocket increased with the amount of Yb2O3 additives. The high temperature strength was substantially increased after post heat-treatment. This was attributed to the crystallized grain boundary phases post heat-treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 116-121 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Chemistry and Physics |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Feb 28 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics