Analysis of the intragranular microstructure in ceramic nanocomposites and their effect on the mechanical properties |
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| Authors: | Junting Luo Shuyi Luo Chunxiang Zhang Yahong Xue Guoqing Chen |
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| Affiliation: | 1. State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, China;2. Education Ministry Key Laboratory of Advanced Forging & Stamping Technology and Science, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, China;3. School of Material Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China |
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| Abstract: | The formation of intragranular microstructure in Al2O3/ZrO2 and Si2N2O/Si3N4 nanocomposites was analyzed, and the effect of intragranular microstructure on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites was investigated. Results suggest 3 requisite conditions for the formation of intragranular microstructure and the role of intracrystalline glass phase and scar microstructure. In case of Al2O3/ZrO2, the intragranular microstructure leads to the formation of transgranular fracture, which in turn improves the mechanical properties via strengthening and toughening. On the other hand, in case of Si3N4/Si2N2O nanocomposites, intragranular microstructure reduces the possibility of bridging, pulling out, and crack deflection, thereby leading to the deterioration of strength and toughness. Based on these results, we can conclude that the formation of intragranular microstructure does not necessarily improve the mechanical properties in all kinds of materials. Rather, the effect of intragranular microstructure on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites is related to the strengthening and toughing mechanism of matrix materials. |
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| Keywords: | Al2O3/ZrO2 intragranular microstructure mechanical property nanocomposite Si2N2O/Si3N4 |
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