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The influence of the morphology and the size of the particles of various types of starting Al2 O3 material on the synthesis and characteristics of Li-stabilizedβ′'-Al2O3 ceramics have been investigated. The use of highly dispersed oxides makes it possible to attain higher densities in the fired ceramic bodies due to their higher reactivity. In the case of oxides obtained from ammonium alum, the degree of dispersion and the reactivity may be increased by raising the amount ofγ-Al2O3 up to a certain limit. Alumina prepared from Al2 (OH)5 NO3 by slurry solution spray-drying also gives satisfactory results despite its lower degree of dispersion. This is connected with the morphology of the particles. In the case of synthesized materials containing an insufficient amount ofβAl2O3-NaAlO2 eutectic, high densities may also be achieved by applying a two-step firing schedule at temperatures above the melting point of the eutectic.
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Kvachkov, R., Yanakiev, A., Poulieff, C.N. et al. Effect of the starting Al2O3 and of the method of preparation on the characteristics of Li-stabilized β″-Al2O3 ceramics. J Mater Sci 16, 2710–2716 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00552953
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