Abstract
R-curves for two liquid-phase sintered α-SiC (SC-A and SC-B), of different microstructures, were characterized using indentation-strength method. Silicon carbide SC-B, with its coarser microstructure and 8 MPa · m1/2 toughness, showed higher resistance to crack growth and more damage tolerance than silicon carbide SC-A, with its finer microstructure and 4.5 MPa · m1/2 toughness. These results suggest that a coarse microstructure is beneficial to toughening and damage tolerance while a fine microstructure is beneficial to strengthening.
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