Abstract
Silicon nitrides are widely used as structural components. Those with an as-sintered surface are often provided for practical use, since a surface finish by machining is a costly procedure. To ensure reliability of such components, it should be important to examine the strength taken from an as-sintered surface. However, there hasn't been a research focus within this area. In this research, a specimen with an as-sintered surface, having traces by green machining, was provided for investigation. Strength from the as-sintered surface was lower than that from the machined surface. Directions of traces by green machining did not affect the strength of the as-sintered surface. Fracture origins were considered to be surface flaws introduced by green machining.
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