Abstract
The addition of SiC nanoparticles and Si3N4 whiskers had significant effects on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Si3N4. Excellent flexural strength, fracture toughness, and high-temperature strength were obtained by adjusting the relative concentration of SiC nanoparticle and Si3N4 whiskers. After oxidation, the flexural strength of the nanocomposite increased by about 40% due to the crystallization of both the oxidation product and the grain boundary by the SiC nanoparticles.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2069-2073 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Scripta Materialia |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 8-9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 May 18 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Mechanical properties
- Oxidation resistance
- SiN whiskers
- SiN/SiC nanocomoposite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys