Formation and Sintering Characteristics of Aluminum Borate Whiskers

A boric acid‐stabilized aluminum acetate powder was decomposed to aluminum borate (Al18B4O33) by calcining at 1000°C. The powder was then ball‐milled, compacted, and fired to temperatures of 1500°, 1600°, and 1700°C for a period of 1 h. The resulting aluminum borate ceramic had a whiskerlike grain m...

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Published in:Journal of the American Ceramic Society 1992-12, Vol.75 (12), p.3452-3456
Main Author: Readey, Michael J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Building materials. Ceramics. Glasses
Ceramic industries
Chemical industry and chemicals
Exact sciences and technology
Miscellaneous
Technical ceramics
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Summary:A boric acid‐stabilized aluminum acetate powder was decomposed to aluminum borate (Al18B4O33) by calcining at 1000°C. The powder was then ball‐milled, compacted, and fired to temperatures of 1500°, 1600°, and 1700°C for a period of 1 h. The resulting aluminum borate ceramic had a whiskerlike grain morphology, with the whisker length approaching 20 μm and a diameter of 2–3 μm. The sintered compact showed no shrinkage upon firing, had a porosity of ∼50%, a narrow pore size distribution, and an average pore size of 1–3 μm.
ISSN:0002-7820
1551-2916
DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb04448.x