Abstract
Silicon nitride containing various compositions of TiC were hot-pressed at 1800°C for 1 h in a nitrogen atmosphere. The grain growth was inhibited and the aspect ratio was slightly decreased with the addition of TiC. Cracks were often observed cleavaging along preferred orientations inside TiC with large deflected angles. Typical secondary brittle fracture patterns were observed inside TiC with fracture initiated near the TiC surface. Fracture toughness was enhanced by 30% with the addition of 20% vol TiC.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
