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The effects of β-Si3N4 whisker additions on the mechanical properties of α′-SiAlON ceramics were studied. The room temperature fracture toughness and fracture strength of the composites increased with increasing whisker content, and were 6.5 MPa m1/2 and 900 MPa, respectively, for the addition of 30 vol% whiskers. Although creep resistance of the composites was not enhanced at 1200°C, the whisker additions were observed to be beneficial in reducing the oxidation induced slow crack growth of α′-SiAlON that occurred at 1300 °C, and thereby, improved the creep resistance of the composites at 1300°C.
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Hwang, S.L., Lin, H.T. & Becher, P.F. Mechanical properties of β-Si3N4 whisker reinforced α′-SiAlON ceramics. J Mater Sci 30, 6023–6027 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01151523
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