Abstract
The crystallization of minory amorphous constituents in liquid phase sintered ceramics, for example in Si 3N 4, is usually accompanied by a volume change. The resulting mismatch between crystallizing second phase inclusions and the surrounding matrix of the primary phase leads to the formation of transformation stresses. The strain energy stored in the stress field reduces the thermodynamic driving force of crystallization. The coupling of crystallization, stress formation and relaxation is modelled. The extended duration of the crystallization process due to an intermediate stress induced decrease of the crystallization rate is assessed. The properties of amorphous grain boundary films are discussed with respect to stress relaxation and creep resistance at high temperatures.
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