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ZTA Composite Containing 2.5 Vol.-% SiC: Densification and Characterization

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The densification behavior of 2.5 vol.-% SiC/ZTA composites was evaluated. The results showed that the prepared composites are well densified at 1600°C. The phase composition, microstructure, and mechanical properties of the sintered composites were investigated. All the mechanical properties were enhanced by the addition of SiC.

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  1. Ceramics Department, National Research Centre, 2622 El-Bohouth Street, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

    S. M. Naga & H. F. El-Maghraby

  2. MTC, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt

    M. Elgamhoudy

  3. MTI, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt

    A. I. Fayed

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Naga, S.M., Elgamhoudy, M., El-Maghraby, H.F. et al. ZTA Composite Containing 2.5 Vol.-% SiC: Densification and Characterization. Interceram. - Int. Ceram. Rev. 66, 36–40 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03401200

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