Oxide–oxide ceramic matrix composites have desirable properties for use in engine components, but conventional processing techniques usually require high temperatures and pressures, which damage the oxide fiber. Researchers in India developed a one-step process for synthesizing mullite precursors that could lower sintering temperature.
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GE’s new ceramic matrix composite factory opens, Du-Co does mullite, PPG designing jet windshields, Morgan offers sapphire, US Silica named to Forbes list, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for October 24, 2014.
Read More“Densification and Characterization of β-Spodumene-Cordierite Compositions”The presence of β-spodumene in β-spodumene-α-cordierite composites significantly decreased the composites’ mechanical strength and coefficient of thermal expansion.S. M. Naga, A. A. El-Maghraby and H.…
Read More“Elastic Modulus of Gelcast Cellular Ceramics at High Temperatures”The elastic modulus of alumina cellular samples with various porosities produced by gelcasting foamed suspensions was measured at room and high temperatures,…
Read More“Ballistic Strength of Opaque and Transparent Armor”A hierarchic order of influences on wear resistance of ceramics is adopted and applied in a modified form on recent ballistic results that used…
Read More“Intercalated Kaolinite Synthesized Using Microwaves and Intercalation Reagents”Intercalated kaolinite composites can be synthesized in significantly shorter times without decreasing the intercalation rates using microwaves and an intercalation reagent.Zhi-Jie Li, Xian-Ru…
Read More“Densification and Grain Growth of Microwave-Sintered Zinc Oxide Varistors”Microwave sintering of ZnO varistor materials can be accomplished at lower temperatures and can decrease grain growth, when compared with conventional sintering…
Read More“Synthesis of Hematite from Steel Scrap to Produce Ceramic Pigments”Steel scrap was recycled and heat-treated as an alternative raw material for the synthesis of iron oxide-based pigments for the ceramics…
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