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Characterization of wurtzitic boron nitride compacts

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Characterization of sintered polycrystalline wurtzitic boron nitride compacts was carried out regarding the different crystalline phases that are formed at high temperature and high pressure, composition, particle size distribution of BN and binder and hardness. Wurtzitic boron nitride, cubic boron nitride, TiC/TiN solid solution, TiB and TiB2 were the crystalline phases that have been observed in sintered wurtzitic boron nitride compacts. The particle size distribution of BN and the binder was found to be comparable (1 to 5μm), with about 80% of the particles lying between 2 and 3μm. Weight percentages of different elements present in these compacts were determined. The average Knoop hardness values under 500 g load were measured, and the variation of hardness as a function of position on the specimen surface was studied.

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Singh, B.P. Characterization of wurtzitic boron nitride compacts. J Mater Sci 22, 495–498 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01160759

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