Chances of local overheating are likely when densifying ceramics through microwave or flash sintering. In a recent paper, researchers in France discuss factors that drive hot spot development and describe possible ways to manage the phenomenon.
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Awareness of lead’s toxicity drives research on alternative lead-free piezoelectric materials. But traditional high-temperature sintering processes can inadvertently deteriorate a lead-free ceramic’s piezoelectric response. A two-step sintering process can minimize this deterioration, and researchers in China identified the optimum temperature and dwell time for the first step.
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ACerS short courses aim to provide a basic foundation of knowledge to attendees who may not be experts in the subject area, and three courses will be offered in conjunction with MS&T’13.
Read MoreTaught by experts in the field, Ceramic Materials Short Courses focus on foundational topics in ceramic materials engineering & business. Check out the course information and sign up today!
Read MoreExpand your ceramic materials knowledge with Modern Statistics, Fundamentals of Glass, Sintering or Mechanical Properties. Early-bird savings ends September 16th.
Read MoreACerS is hosting three short courses at MS&T’11. Sign up for one of them to enhance your meeting experience.
Read MoreWeb Seminar Test Standards & Specifications for the Global Advanced Ceramics Market August 12, 2009 ~ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST ~ Dr. Stephen T. Gonczy Testing & research professionals,…
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