Preparation and Properties of Sintering Additives Coated Si3N4 from Heterogeneous Nucleation Processing

The sintering additives such as Al2O3 and /or Y2O3 were coated on the surfaces of Si3N4 particles via heterogeneous nucleation processing using a buffered pH solution as the precipitation reagent .They nucleated and grew only on the surfaces of Si3N4 and did not form sol particles in solution by TEM observation .The isoelectric point(IEP) of coated Si3N4 was different from that of as-received Si3N4.The IEP of Al(OH)3-coated Si3N4 occurred at pH8.4, which is close to that of alumina .When Al(OH)3-coated Si3N4 particles were coated with Y(OH)3,the IEP of coated Si3N4 powder shifted from pH8.4 to pH9.2 ,similar to that of yttria.In addition ,the rheological data showed that Al2O3 and /or Y2O3 coated Si3N4 suspension is nearly Newtonian and that added Si3N4 suspension shows a shear rate thinning behavior.     

Si3N4/TiC纳米复合陶瓷材料R曲线行为

在微米Si3N4基体中加入亚微米Si3N4及纳米TiC颗粒,热压烧结制备出力学性能良好的Si3N4/TiC纳米复合陶瓷材料。采用压痕-弯曲强度法测定了复合材料的裂纹扩展阻力曲线(R曲线)。结果表明:材料呈现出上升的阻力曲线特性,显示出增强的抗裂纹扩展能力。其中,加入质量分数为10%亚微米Si3N4颗粒和15%纳米TiC颗粒的复合材料显示出较为优越的抗裂纹扩展能力,其阻力曲线上升最陡,上升幅度最大。分析表明:弥散的TiC粒子同基体之间弹性模量和热膨胀失配以及Si3N4类晶须拔出与桥联补强协同增韧,有助于纳米复合材料抑制主裂纹失稳扩展,导致复合材料的阻力曲线行为。     

Study on the structures of N-containing melilite Y2Si3O3N4 and Nd2Si2.5Al0.5O3.5N3.5

Rietveld refinements have been used to determine the structure of Y2Si3O3N4 from X-ray data and Nd2Si2.5Al0.5O3.5N3.5 from neutron powder diffraction data. The refinements show that in the melilite phase Y2Si3O3N4 and melilite solid solution Nd2Si2.5Al0.5O3.5N3.5 the distributions of cations and anions are almost identical. They are analogous to the akermanite (Ca2MgSi2O7) structure, with Si/Si,Al atoms at the origin and centre of the unit cell and with four N/N,O atoms forming the SiN4/(Si,Al)(N3.5O0.5) tetrahedra which share corners with SiO2N2/(Si,Al)O2.25N1.75 tetrahedra to form a continuous sheet structure. Each Y3+ or Nd3+ ion is surrounded by eight N/O atoms forming the coordination polyhedron in Y2Si3O3N4 and Nd2Si2.5Al0.5O3.5N3.5 respectively. The arrangement of Al, Si atoms in the tetrahedra in Nd2Si2.5Al0.5O3.5N3.5 structure is also discussed. This revised version was published online in November 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Slip-casting properties of Si3N4 with Y2O3 and Al2O3 as sintering additives

The effects of particle charging and powder–liquid suspension stability on the slip-casting properties of Si3N4 powder were examined. Y2O3 and Al2O3, used as sintering additives, were seen to affect the dispersion stability of the base material (Si3N4). The zeta potentials of the three powders and the rheological behaviour of the 55 wt% solids-loaded slips, involving known concentrations of a polymeric deflocculant (Dolapix PC33), showed that the multicomponent system can be dispersed stably within the pH range 9–11. Green compacts, obtained by casting these slips into plaster moulds, were found to give densities in the range 50–61% of the theoretical value. © 1998 Chapman & Hall     

High temperature strength and oxidation behaviour of hot-pressed silicon nitride-disilicate ceramics

Twelve different silicon nitride-disilicate ceramics have been fabricated by hot-pressing Si3N4 with the oxides of Y, Yb, Ho, Dy, Er, Sm, Ce, Lu, La, Pr, Gd, and Sc that are used as sintering additives. The high temperature strength and oxidation behaviour of the hot-pressed ceramics were investigated and correlated with the cationic radii of the oxide additives. The flexural strength at 1200°C increased, from 666 MPa for Si3N4-La2Si2O7 to 965 MPa for Si3N4-Sc2Si2O7 which is correlated with a decreasing cationic radius of the oxide additive. The weight gain during oxidation at 1400°C for 192 h in air decreased, from 0.8732 mg cm-2 for a Si3N4-Sm2Si2O7 ceramic to 0.1089 mg cm-2 for a Si3N4-Sc2Si2O7 ceramic, which is a function of the decreasing cationic radius of the oxide additive. This revised version was published online in November 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

ZrO2 (Y2O3) 增韧的氮化硅烧结体的性能及相关系

在高温(1400℃) 超高压(4. 2GPa) 下制备Y₂O₃ 部分稳定的ZrO₂ 增韧的氮化硅烧结体, 通过XRD 及机械性能测试等方法分析ZrO₂ 的相结构, 研究氮化硅烧结体的增韧机理。结果表明, 烧结体中加入少量的铝粉, 可提高t2ZrO₂ 的相变能力, 达到利用部分稳定的ZrO₂ 增韧氮化硅烧结体的目的。稳定剂Y₂O₃ 在ZrO₂ 中含量小于2. 5mol% 时, t→m 相变量及断裂韧性随Y₂O₃ 含量增加而逐渐提高, 韧性提高来源于相变增韧和微裂纹增韧; Y₂O₃含量大于2. 5mol% 时, t 相接近100% , 韧性主要来源于相变增韧, 增韧效果随Y₂O₃ 含量增加而逐渐减弱。Y₂O₃ 作为良好的烧结助剂, 促进氮化硅烧结体在超高压下致密化, 烧结体的硬度随Y₂O₃ 含量增加逐渐提高。      

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Si3N4-TiC Nanocomposites

1. IntroductionSilicon nitride is one of the promising structural ma-terials for high-temperature applications because of itshigh resistance to thermal shock, as well as high strength,high fracture toughness, and high resistance to chemicalattack[1~3]. However, wider application has been lim-ited mainly due to its inherent brittleness. Many effortshave been made to improve its properties by control-ling the microstructure or by fabricating various typesof composites[4~7].The silicon nitride wi…     

TiO2和WO3复合掺杂金属陶瓷的致密化及抗高温氧化性

采用真空烧结技术制备TiO_2和WO_3复合掺杂17Ni/(NiFe_2O_4-10NiO)金属陶瓷试样,研究TiO_2和WO_3复合掺杂剂对试样物相组成、显微组织、烧结致密化和抗高温氧化性的影响。结果表明:TiO_2和WO_3复合掺杂后无新相生成,而是固溶到NiFe_2O_4晶格中,产生晶格畸变和空位,使致密度提高;TiO_2和WO_3复合掺杂有利于17Ni/(NiFe2O_4-10NiO)金属陶瓷形成更加致密的具有氧化保护性的致密层,阻碍金属Ni向外迁移,提高试样的抗高温氧化性,其中TiO_2和WO_3复合掺杂量为2%(比例为3∶1)和3%(比例为1∶3)时,试样的抗高温氧化性最好,其氧化30h后的氧化层厚度大约为80μm,比未掺杂试样降低了38.46%。     

通过过渡层改善金刚石膜和基底间的结合性能

介绍了在金刚石膜和基底间通过施加过渡层以改善金刚石膜与基底间的结合性能的研究成果。金刚石膜可以通过过渡层沉积于多种基底上,如Ｓｉ、ＳｉＯ２ 、陶瓷（ＳｉＣ,Ａｌ２Ｏ３） 、钢及硬质合金基底等。过渡层有单层（ 如ＤＬＣ、Ｃ６０ 、Ｙ ＺｒＯ２ 、Ｃ Ｎ 膜、ＴｉＣ或ＴｉＮ） 和多层（ 如Ｍｏ／Ｎｉ、Ｍｏ／ＴｉＮ 或Ｂ／ＴｉＢ２／Ｂ 等） 之分,根据金刚石、过渡层及基底的晶格匹配性和热学匹配性,对于不同的基底应选择不同的过渡层。     

溶胶-凝胶法制备纳米Si_3N_4(Y_2O_3)粉末的研究

本文以硅溶胶、尿素和炭黑为原料，采用溶胶-凝胶碳热氮化法在1500℃、2h条件下制得粒径为50～80nm的Si3N4纳米粉末．比较了由硅溶胶与尿素经氨解合成的前驱体和硅溶胶二种不同起始物料的反应活性，研究了氮化条件对合成反应的影响．结果表明：氨解前驱体使硅溶胶中的结构水排除，有助于加快反应速率，提高产物氮含量．本文同时以Y（NO3）3为添加剂，在溶液状态与硅源混合，合成了Si3N4－Y2O3纳米复合粉末.     

Influence of TiC additions on the oxidation behaviour of Si3N4-based ceramics

The oxidation behaviour in air of Si3N4 ceramics containing Y2O3 and Al2O3 as sintering aids, with and without a dispersion of TiC particles, has been studied between 1200 and 1400 °C. The influence of TiC additions on the oxidation kinetics is discussed in comparison with the results obtained for the Si3N4–Y2O3–Al2O3 reference material. However, in all cases and within the experimental temperature range, the oxidation kinetics were observed to be of a parabolic type. The microstructure of the oxide scales formed, which has been characterized by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, was observed to depend on the oxidation temperature and the initial composition of the material. © 1998 Chapman & Hall     

包覆和凝胶注模成型对氮化硅陶瓷性能的影响

利用含 Al (NO3) 3,Y (NO3) 3和尿素的水溶液中无机盐的沉淀再经煅烧在 Si3N4粉料的表面包覆 Y2 O3- Al2 O3层 ,作为氮化硅烧结的助烧剂。包覆层改变了 Si3N4粉料的电动性和胶态特性 ,从而提高了 Si3N4的分散性。研究表明 ,经包覆和凝胶注模成型的方法所制备的氮化硅烧结体较冷等静压方法所获得的烧结体的抗弯强度和 Weibull模数都大大提高     

Calculation of the Quasiternary Systems:Si_3N_4-Y_2O_3-SiO_2,Y_2O_3-SiO_2-BeO and Y_2O_3-Al_2O_3-BeO

Based on the thermodynamic model of Kaufman for the calculation of quasibinary and quasiternary system, numerical method for the calculation of stable equilibrium is developed and thermodynamic data of undefined phases are discussed in this work for several ceramic systems.The calculated isothermal sections in Si3N4-Y2O3-SiO2 system meet well with other previous calculated phase diagrams and experimental results. The diagrams in Y2O3-SiO2-BeO and Y2O3-Al2O3-BeO systems are calculated for the approach of prediction.     

自增韧热压氮化硅陶瓷的研究

本文对自增韧热压Si₃N₄陶瓷材料进行了研究,着重研究了材料的自增韧机理,Y₂O₃与La₂O₃之间的配比和(Y₂O₃+La₂O₃)的重量含量对自增韧热压氮化硅陶瓷结构及性能的影响。对最优助剂含量和配比的热压氮化硅试样进行了氧化行为和抗热震性的研究。研究发现热压氮化硅陶瓷材料的自增韧机理为β-Si₃N₄柱状晶使裂纹发生桥接和偏转。当Y₂O₃La₂O₃=11且(Y₂O₃+La₂O₃)为20wt%时,1350℃时的抗弯强度达最大值(σf1350℃为715MPa),且(Y₂O₃+La₂O₃)为16wt%时,室温的断裂韧性达最大值(K_ICRT为7.8MPa·m1/2).1150℃热压氮化硅材料经200小时氧化处理,内部析出针状晶体。经1100℃→100℃多次热循环后,强度下降的主要原因是裂纹的产生和扩展。     

Y_2O_3和TiO_2烧结剂对制备β-Sialon陶瓷烧结性能的影响

以金属Al粉、单质Si粉、α-Al_2O_3微粉为主要原料,高温氮化反应制备β-Sialon陶瓷。通过在反应物中分别添加不同含量的Y_2O_3和TiO_2烧结剂,研究分析和对比了Y~(3+)和Ti~(4+)对β-Sialon陶瓷晶相组成、晶格常数、微观结构及烧结性能的影响。采用SEM及EDS对试样的微观形貌进行观察与分析,利用X'Pert Plus软件分析晶相的晶格常数,采用半定量法计算试样晶相组成。结果表明:Y_2O_3和TiO_2可显著降低高温氮化法制备β-Sialon陶瓷试样中β-Sialon相的生成温度。伴随着Y_2O_3和TiO_2的引入,Al_2O_3在Si3N4中的固溶度提高,β-Sialon晶相的生成量增加,晶格常数和晶胞体积增大,烧结性能得到改善。综合对比分析,Y_2O_3和TiO_2均对制备β-Sialon陶瓷具有良好的促烧结作用,用成本较低的TiO_2代替传统的稀土氧化物作为助烧结剂无压烧结制备β-Sialon陶瓷是可行的。     

SiC_W含量对SiC_W/Si_3N_4复合陶瓷力学及高温微波性能影响

以α-Si_3N_4粉、β-SiC_W为原料,Al_2O_3、Y_2O_3为烧结助剂,采用凝胶注模工艺制备了SiC_W/Si_3N_4复合陶瓷材料,烧结温度为1 650℃,保温1.5h。研究了SiC_W加入含量对SiC_W/Si_3N_4复合陶瓷的微观结构、力学及常温/高温微波吸收性能的影响。结果表明:随着SiC_W含量的增加,SiC_W/Si_3N_4复合陶瓷的抗弯强度和断裂韧性都有先増后减的趋势,当含量为10wt%时,抗弯强度达到最大值505MPa,断裂韧性达9.515MPa·m1/2。常温介电常数在SiC_W含量为10wt%时,实部达最大值12,在12GHz最大吸收值为-21dB。高温介电常数随着SiC_W含量的增加有先增后减的趋势,在含量为10wt%时,实部达到最大值12.5。相比于纯Si_3N_4陶瓷,当SiC_W含量为10wt%时,SiC_W/Si_3N_4复合陶瓷在11.7GHz左右最大吸收可达-27dB,有效吸收频带(小于-5dB)为11.2~12.3GHz。     

氮氧化硅材料的研究进展

综述了近几年氮氧化硅复合材料、氮氧化硅薄膜材料和介孔氮氧化硅材料的研究与发展现状。着重介绍了氮氧化硅薄膜材料的发光特性和折射率可调特性,及其不同的制备方法。同时介绍了介孔氮氧化硅材料和Si_3N_4/Si_2N_2O、SiC/Si_2N_2O及BN/SiNOf三种应用较多的氮氧化硅复合材料的研究现状。并对氮氧化硅材料的研究与应用进行了展望。     

Microstructure and Toughness of Seeded Hot-Pressed Si3N4 Ceramics

Densification, phase transformation and fracture toughness were studied in hot-pressed Si_3N_4 seeded by in-houseproduced large, elongated β-Si_3N_4 seeds. A mixture of Y_2O_3-Al_2O_3 was used as the sintering aid. Concentration ofseeds were varied from 0 to 6 wt pct and the sintering time at 1700℃ was varied from 1 to 4 h. Maximum fracturetoughness of 9.0 MPam~(1/2) was measured in samples containing 5 wt pct seeds, hot pressed at 1700℃ for 4 h.     

Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) study of secondary phases in Yb2O3-doped Si3N4 ceramics

Liquid-phase sintered Si3N4 doped with Yb2O3 as a sintering aid was characterized by both transmission electron microscopy and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) measurements. Structural information about the secondary phases was obtained with an emphasis being placed on the evaluation of EXAFS data. Two Si3N4 samples were processed which contained either 5 vol% or 10 vol% Yb2O3 as sintering additive. After sintering, only an amorphous secondary phase was observed in the material doped with 5 vol% Yb2O3. The material with the higher Yb2O3 volume fraction underwent a further heat treatment after the densification, in order to crystallize pockets of the secondary phase. This heat treatment resulted in the formation of Yb2Si2O7 at multi-grain junctions, with however, amorphous phases remaining along the grain and phase boundaries. The EXAFS data obtained from the two doped Si3N4 materials were compared with reference spectra obtained on pure Yb2O3 and synthetic Yb2Si2O7. No residual Yb2O3 was determined in the doped Si3N4 materials, independent of the Yb2O3 volume fraction. Compared to synthetic Yb2Si2O7, the secondary phase formed in the 10 vol% Yb2O3 containing material showed only subtle changes in the EXAFS data. A clear distinction between purely amorphous and a combination of crystalline plus amorphous Yb secondary phases was possible, when both doped Si3N4 materials were compared. However, no distinction between the glass phase present at triple junctions and the amorphous residue along grain/phase boundaries was feasible, since a full numerical data evaluation could not be performed.     

Effects of Phase Composition on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Lu_2O_3-doped Porous Silicon Nitride Ceramics

Porous silicon nitride ceramics(Si3N4) were fabricated by pressureless sintering using different particle size of silicon nitride powder.Lu2O3 was used as sintering additive.According to phase relationships in the ternary system Si3N4-SiO2-Lu2O3,porous Si3N4 ceramics with different phase composition were designed through the change of the content of SiO2 which was formed by the oxidation at 800℃ in air.Porous Si3N4 with different phase compositions was obtained after sintering at 1800℃ in N2atmosphere.A small content of SiO2 favored the formation of secondary phase Lu4Si2O7N2,while large content of SiO2 favored the formation of secondary phase Lu2Si2O7 and Si2N2O.Porous Si3N4 ceramics with secondary phase Lu4Si2O7N2 had a flexural strength of 207 MPa,while that with secondary phase Si2N2O and Lu2Si2O7 had lower flexural strength.