Influences of sintering time on the structures and mechanical properties of zirconia toughened alumina nanocomposites

The study investigated the influences of sintering time on the phase compositions, microstructural, and mechanical properties of zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA). The specimens containing 15 wt% – 3Y-PSZ were prepared by conventional sintering at 1550 °C for three different holding times (2, 4, 6 h)...

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Main Authors: Dhar, Sajib Aninda, Mumu, Homayra Tabassum, Sarker, Saugata, Rashid, A.K.M. Bazlur
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Holding time
Mechanical properties
Nanocomposites
Sintering
Zirconia toughened alumina
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Summary:The study investigated the influences of sintering time on the phase compositions, microstructural, and mechanical properties of zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA). The specimens containing 15 wt% – 3Y-PSZ were prepared by conventional sintering at 1550 °C for three different holding times (2, 4, 6 h). Densification behaviour, x-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, micro-hardness, fracture toughness, and flexural strength were determined for analyzing the impacts of sintering time on ZTA. The increase in sintering time enhanced the densification, hardness and flexural strength of the nanocomposites gradually. However, the fracture toughness increased up to 4 h and dropped down for 6 h holding time. The percentage of monoclinic zirconia increased slightly with holding time. The grain growth of alumina and zirconia also followed a positive trend with holding time.
ISSN:2214-7853
2214-7853
DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.504