Abstract
Abstract Dense silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramics were prepared using Y2O3 and MgF2 as sintering aids by spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 1650 °C for 5 min and post-sintering annealing at 1900 °C for 4 h. Effects of MgF2 contents on densification, phase transformation, microstructure, mechanical properties, and thermal conductivity of the Si3N4 ceramics before and after heat treatment were investigated. Results indicated that the initial temperature of liquid phase was effectively decreased, whereas phase transformation was improved as increasing the content of MgF2. For optimized mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of Si3N4, optimum value for MgF2 content existed. Sample with 3 mol.% Y2O3 and 2 mol.% MgF2 obtained optimum flexural strength, fracture toughness and thermal conductivity (857 MPa, 7.4 MPa m1/2 and 76 W m−1 K−1, respectively). It was observed that excessive MgF2 reduced the performance of the ceramic, which was caused by the presence of excessive volatiles.
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