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In situ monitoring of the sintering behavior of microcomposite particles using a laser scanning micrometer

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Z. Chen ,
S-F. Chen ,
R. A. Overfelt  and
M. F. Rose
Z. Chen
Affiliation:
Space Power Institute, 231 Leach Science Center, Auburn, Alabama 36849
S-F. Chen
Affiliation:
Space Power Institute, 231 Leach Science Center, Auburn, Alabama 36849
R. A. Overfelt
Affiliation:
Space Power Institute, 231 Leach Science Center, Auburn, Alabama 36849
M. F. Rose
Affiliation:
Space Power Institute, 231 Leach Science Center, Auburn, Alabama 36849
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Abstract

The densification behavior of silica-coated alumina particles was investigated during sintering using a laser scanning micrometer. Traditional dilatometric techniques require contact between a push-rod and the sample under study and thus place the sample under stress during the test. However, the utilization of a noncontact laser micrometer to measure dimensional changes during sintering enabled the densification behavior to be very accurately characterized under a stress-free condition. Thus higher temperature experiments, where densification rates are particularly temperature sensitive and the samples are especially soft, can be reliably investigated without the disturbing influence of an external force. The present paper describes an application of the technique to evaluate the densification behavior from 900–1300 °C of silica-coated alumina microcomposite particles used for the fabrication of mullite.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 13 , Issue 8 , August 1998 , pp. 2202 - 2205
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1998

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