Abstract
The present paper deals with the nano-indentation of SiC-micro and Si 3N4/SiC-micro/nano ceramic materials. The investigated SiC-micro and Si3N4SiC-micro/nano ceramics were prepared by liquid phase sintering. Liquid phase was formed from different sintering additives (Y2O3, Yb2O3, Sm 2O3). In the case of Si3N4SiC-micro/ nano ceramics the SiC nano-grains were created from SiNC amorphous powder. SiNC precursor decomposed to SiC and Si3N4 particles during sintering. The comparison of nano- and macro-hardness of investigated ceramic materials showed that nano-hardness is significantly higher. The indentation modulus correlated with the measured nano-hardness. Remarkable influence of grain boundaries and SiC nano-inclusions on hardness was observed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 272-275 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 290 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering