Processing of alumina/nickel composites
Journal
Journal of the European Ceramic Society
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
2
Pages
95-100
Date Issued
1992
Author(s)
Abstract
Brittle solids can be toughened by introducing ductile inclusions. In the present study, nickel inclusions are incorporated into an alumina matrix. Three processing routes are investigated, namely (1) a powder metallurgy route, (2) a gas reduction route, and (3) a reaction sintering route. Optimal processing conditions for each route are explored. The properties of the resulting composites are measured and compared in the light of the respective routes and microstructures. © 1992.
Type
journal article