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In an attempt to optimize the structure and properties of silicon nitride ceramics, a variety of novel processing techniques and materials compositions have evolved over the last 15 years. Among the most important, was the development of various silicon nitride-based composites. A review of particulate, silicon nitride-based composites other than whisker- or platelets-reinforced, is presented. Materials based on silicon nitride and SiAlONs, with additions of carbides, nitrides and borides of transition metals are described. Special emphasis is placed on TiN- and TiC-containing ceramics. The manufacture of composites by hot pressing, reaction sintering, pressureless and gas-pressure sintering is discussed. The data on properties, including conductivity, density, Young's modulus, strength, fracture toughness, hardness, thermal expansion, wear, creep and oxidation resistance are presented. Analysis of actual and potential uses of the selected composites demonstrates that the particulate composites are very promising as tool, structural and electronic materials.

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Gogotsi, Y.G. Particulate silicon nitride-based composites. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE 29, 2541–2556 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00356803

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