Abstract
We have investigated how the composition, grain morphology, and method of preparing the starting mixture affect the processes that form the structure and phase composition of B4C - SiC composites during hot pressing. We found that, depending on the composition of the initial powder mixtures, which is responsible for different mechanisms of consolidation of ceramic materials during hot pressing, the grain size of the main B4C phase and its defect content as well as the nature of the SiC phase distribution within the material differ significantly. When B4C - SiC composites with a low SiC content are made from initial B4C - B4Si - B - C powder mixtures those composites have a high cracking resistance because of their fine grain structure.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
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 call
