Pressureless Sintering Process Research Articles

Manufacturing of High Purity Cr2AlC MAX Phase Material and Its Characterization

AbstractPresent study discusses about a technique for producing high-purity Cr2AlC MAX phase materials and gaining insight into their thermal behavior for high-temperature applications. The research conducted involved synthesizing a pure layered ternary carbide Cr2AlC MAX phase material by mixing powders of Chromium, Aluminum, and Carbon and then subjecting them to two-step pressureless sintering process in argon atmosphere. First step involves the annealing of ball-milled mixture at 750 °C for 2 h followed by the second step in which the annealed mixture is subjected to heat-treatment at 1350 °C for 2 h. Analysis using XRD and Raman techniques revealed that the synthesized product consists of Cr2AlC phase, without any impurities. SEM studies confirmed that the Cr2AlC had a layered topography, while EPMA analysis indicated that the atomic percentage of Cr, Al, and C was consistent with the XRD phase analysis. XPS investigations confirmed the presence of Cr-C bonds representing Mn+1Xn of the MAX phase material. TG-DSC results showed an approximately 2% increase in weight. The Cr2AlC phase exhibited an endothermic pattern below 725 °C, an exothermic pattern above it, and did not decompose up to 1400 °C in vacuum environment. High-temperature XRD analysis at various temperatures also confirmed no formation of Al2O3 or CrO impurity compounds.

Development of Ag@Si composite sinter joining with ultra-high resistance to thermal shock test for SiC power device: Experiment validation and numerical simulation

Owing to its cost-effectiveness and low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), micron Si is incorporated into sintered Ag matrix to develop an Ag@Si composite sintering strategy. The Si integration helps reduce cost and alleviate CTE-mismatch of Ag-sintered die attachments. An innovative Ag@Si composite sintering structure is achieved by low-temperature and pressure-less sintering process, where a possibly slight diffusion of native SiO2 on the Si surface toward Ag is indicated by TEM observation, enabling the integration of Ag and Si into one continuous network. Owing to the robust well-bonded composite sintering, the Ag@Si joining strategy provides mechanical/microstructural reliability far beyond the pure Ag sinter joining, demonstrating significant prospects in high-temperature interconnection applications. During the harsh thermal cycling (−50–250 °C), the mitigating effect of the Si addition on CTE mismatch is manifested through the substantial suppression of microstructure deterioration in Ag@Si joint that occurs in pure-Ag-sintered joint, while the shear strength retention rate is doubled. Detailed investigation into the mechanism for elevated performance was conducted by material property and Missies stress analysis. The incorporation of Si helps modify the CTE, elastic properties, and stress distribution of Ag@Si-sintered material, synergistically contributing to the satisfactory joining reliability.

Preparation of a graphite / SiC composite casting material and study of its performance

The inferior mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of carbon graphite materials are attributed to the presence of pores and cracks. The integration of graphite with ceramics has been proposed as a method to enhance these properties; however, graphite/ceramic composites fabricated through pressureless sintering often exhibit inadequate integration. In this paper, a diffuse-continuous network dual-reinforced graphite/silicon carbide(SiC) ceramic composite was prepared by integrating the graphite powder micro-thermal press forming technology with the fused deposition modelling(FDM) technology and combining the pressureless sintering and vacuum pressure impregnation processes. It was found that the addition of high purity silicon powder to the material formulation reacts with the resin carbon to form silicon carbide particles (SiC-p), which can play a role in diffusion enhancement. However, the addition of excessive silicon powder can have a detrimental effect, and the performance of diffusion enhanced graphite/silicon carbide composites is positively correlated with the density of billet formation, and the effect of diffusion continuous network dual enhancement is more obvious, and the performance of the composites is better compared to that of single diffusion enhancement. The compressive and flexural strengths of the graphite/SiC composites finally obtained reached 59.47 MPa and 44.25 MPa, respectively, and the thermal conductivity was 43.62 W/m·K, and the porosity and open porosity were 29.62 % and 20.48 %, respectively, which are comparable to those of manmade graphite castings, and have better gas permeability, which is expected to be applied in the casting field.

Study on the microstructure and properties of TiB2-CoCrFeNiW0.2 metal ceramic composites prepared by pressureless sintering

Three types of TiB2-HEA ceramic composite were prepared using a non-equimolar ratio CoCrFeNiW0.2 high entropy alloy (HEA) as a binder, mechanical alloying (MA), and 1600 °C pressureless sintering (PS) processes. The phase analysis results indicate the presence of TiB2, FCC, and TCP phases in the TiB2-HEA composite. A detailed study was conducted on the microstructure of TiB2-HEA composite. The results indicate that there is a certain solid solubility between TiB2 and HEA. The Ti and B elements in TiB2 will enter HEA, and the elements in HEA will also enter TiB2. Along with the discovery of many lattice distortion regions in TiB2, a diffraction pattern of P-43m cubic structure was also observed in HEA. HEA has good wettability with TiB2, so it can not only inhibit the grain growth of TiB2, but also improve the performance of TiB2-HEA composite by utilizing the inherent excellent properties of HEA. There are both intergranular and transgranular fractures in the TiB2-HEA composite. The relative density, flexural strength, Vickers hardness, fracture toughness, and electrical resistivity of TiB2-30 wt%HEA are 99.7%, 680 MPa, 18.6 GPa, 6.4 MPa m1/2, and 5.7 × 10−7 Ω m, respectively.

Microstructural evolution during densification process of neodymium-doped indium zinc oxide ceramic targets and application for high mobility films

Oxide targets are crucial materials for transparent conducting oxide (TCO) thin films used in optoelectronic devices. In this study, neodymium-doped indium zinc oxide (NdIZO) ceramic targets were prepared using an advanced pressureless oxygen atmosphere sintering process. By optimizing the experimental conditions, the best sintering parameters were obtained, resulting in dense, fine-grained, and uniformly microstructured NdIZO targets. The influence mechanism of different Nd doping concentrations on the phase composition, microstructure evolution, and electrical properties of the targets during the process of oxide composite powder, green body shaping, and sintering densification was analyzed in detail. The results showed that the pretreatment of the composite powder improved its dispersibility, and sintering activity. The NdIZO-2 target with an atomic ratio of Nd:In:Zn = 0.02:1:1, fabricated under optimal conditions, exhibited high density of 99.8 %, low resistivity of 5.2 mΩ cm, and an average grain size of about 3.9 μm, thereby demonstrating the best comprehensive performance. Moreover, the sputtered films prepared using NdIZO-2 targets also showed excellent properties with transmittance (T) of 88.1 %, electron mobility (μe) of 31.5 cm2/Vs, and resistivity (ρ) of 7.5 × 10−3 Ω cm. This work provides theoretical support for the preparation of high-quality indium zinc oxide (IZO) ceramic targets and their application in high-performance optoelectronic thin film devices.

Significantly enhanced transmittance and EO property in PMN-PT via optimized two-step pressure-free sintering

It is a great challenge to prepare Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–PbTiO3 (PMN-PT) ceramics of very high transparency with only oxygen atmosphere pressureless sintering process. To address this issue, this work proposed an optimal low-cost two-step oxygen atmosphere sintering process with a first step at high temperature (T1) for minutes, followed by a second step at lower temperature (T2) for hours without applied pressure. High transmittance of 70 % in the near-infrared wavelength was achieved by our novel two-step process, which far exceeds the performance of PMN–PT ceramics prepared by only oxygen atmosphere sintering process reported in the past and demonstrates comparable performance compared to the costly hot-pressing sintering process. Meanwhile, it shows a high quadratic electro-optic (EO) coefficient of 42.1 × 10−16 m2 V−2, which is meaningful for applications in EO devices. Furthermore, the effect of the temperature difference between the first and second sintering step on the microstructure, transmittance, domain structure, ferroelectric and dielectric property, and polarization switching were discussed. The enhanced transparency is mainly attributed to the higher relative density, and weaker photoluminescence effect with lesser light absorption loss at optimal T1-T2. The improved EO property is due to greater polarization response originating from the interaction of defect dipoles and nanodomains. Such a process should facilitate the cost-effective preparation of other transparent electro-optic materials for practical applications.

Attaining translucency in binder/additive-free, nanograined, tetragonal 1.5 mol.% yttria-stabilized zirconia ceramics

In the quest of minimum yttria content to stabilize tetragonal zirconia system, we report the synthesis of ultrafine (∼9 nm), near-spherical, phase-pure tetragonal 1.5 mol.% yttria-stabilized zirconia (1.5YSZ) nanoparticles. The pressureless sintering process (at 1100 °C) involved of 1.5YSZ nanopowders (without any slurry processing) and did not need any binders, additives, or sintering aid to attain high-density (>98.5%) and refined grain size (∼50 nm) for the consolidated fully tetragonal 1.5YSZ nanoceramics. A promising transmittance value of 46% (at 630 nm) was obtained, making it comparable/higher in optical properties with respect to the transmittance values of existing 3 mol.% yttria-doped ZrO2 compositions. This result is credited to our synthesized phase-pure (validated via X-ray Diffraction and Raman analysis) near-spherical nanoparticles with improved tetragonality (c/a ratio = 1.439, obtained via Rietveld analysis) that paved the way for low-temperature conventional sintering for possible large-scale industrial applications.

Influence of graphene nanoplates and titanium diboride particulate on wear and interfacial bonding properties of sintered aluminium alloy composites

Graphene has been considered an appropriate reinforcing filler for aluminium/titanium metal matrix composites due to its outstanding strength and stiffness and its exceptional thermal and electrical properties. The variable concentrations of graphene nanoplates (GNPs) was considered in this research, such as 2 %, 4 %, 6 % and 8 %, for determining wear properties and interface bonding aluminium alloy composites. The graphene-reinforced Al 7075/10 % TiB2 hybrid nanocomposite samples were produced using ball milling and pressure-less vacuum sintering process. The wear loss was investigated for all the variable graphene concentration samples with respect to wear load and sliding distance by pin-on-disk method and optimum concentatrion of GNPs was obtained by design of experimental (DOE) analysis. Further, Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Elemental mapping, Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and microhardness tests were utilized to analyze the graphene-reinforced Al 7075/10 % TiB2 hybrid nanocomposites, It was concluded that the wear resistance and microhardness of Al/10 % TiB2/4 % GNPs increased by 71.3 % and 17.6 %, respectively, compared with non-hybrid aluminium alloy materials. Moreover, a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) has been used to investigate the interfacial strength of aluminium alloy composites. The wear loss characteristics was also optimized using and central composite design (CCD) of response surface methodology (RSM).

Pressureless sintered lithium disilicate glass-ceramics: Influence of particle size and crystallization state

The pressureless sintering process is essential to densify near net shaped parts with good shape fidelity. In this work, the impact of the particle size distribution and crystallization state on the processing and properties of final sintered multicomponent lithium disilicate (SiO2-Li2O-K2O-P2O5-Al2O3-ZnO) was evaluated. Higher densification was achieved by pressureless sintering at lower temperatures for samples prepared with fine glass-based powders (825 °C; ≈96%) rather than coarse crystallized powders (975 °C; 92.9%). However, samples based on fine powders presented a microstructure characterized by low aspect ratio crystals, while those based on coarse powders presented needle-like crystals with high aspect ratio. Best mechanical properties were found in samples prepared with coarse glass powders (relative density≈ 95.1%; Vickers Hardness≈ 5.2 GPa; indentation fracture toughness≈ 2 MPam0.5; flexural strength≈ 317 MPa) sintered at 875 °C-1 h. These results can provide valuable orientations for the post-processing of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics prepared by additive manufacturing techniques.

Development and Characterizations of Fine Pitch Flip-Chip Interconnection Using Silver Sintering

Flip-chip interconnects made of silver are promising candidates to overcome the intrinsic limits of solderbased interconnects and match the demand for increased current densities of high-performance microprocessors. Dipbased interconnects have been demonstrated to be a promising approach to form electrical interconnects by sintering paste between copper pillars and pads. However, the quality of the process is limited by residual porosity and poor performances of the sintered joint formed between the pillar and the pad during sintering if a pressure > 50 MPa is not applied in order to decrease the final porosity. In this study, development has been focused on varying key dipping process parameters allowing a pressureless sintering process. Dip-transfer process was optimized on test vehicle and has shown electrical continuity over 700 interconnections with diameter down to 50 μm. We demonstrate high reliability of the process with microstructural observations, tomography X and thermal cycle up to 200 cycles without breakdown.

Investigation of curing behavior and mechanical properties of SiC ceramics prepared by vat photopolymerization combined with pressureless liquid-phase sintering using Al2O3-coated SiC powder

Preparation of SiC ceramics via vat photopolymerization can enhance the use of SiC ceramics in defense, aerospace, and other fields. However, the high ultraviolet absorbance and refractive index of SiC powder present challenges in achieving the desired curing depth for SiC slurry in vat photopolymerization. Additionally, the low sintering activity of SiC powder hinders the densification of 3D-printed SiC ceramics. Consequently, the fabrication of SiC ceramics using vat photopolymerization 3D printing technology encounters significant challenges. This study proposes a method of improving the curing properties of SiC slurry with Al2O3-coated SiC powder. The gap between SiC particles was optimized by incorporating small particle β-SiC with enhanced sintering activity. The effects of Al2O3 coating modification and β-SiC percentage in SiC powder system on the UV absorbance of SiC powder, rheology and curing properties of SiC slurries, and sintering properties of SiC ceramics were thoroughly investigated. Furthermore, the density, flexural strength, and elastic modulus of the sintered parts prepared by vat photopolymerization combined with the pressureless liquid-phase sintering process achieve 2.82 ± 0.07 g/cm3, 225.3 ± 13.6 MPa, and 94.9 ± 5.5 GPa, respectively. These properties are comparable to those of other currently available 3D-printed SiC ceramics but are easier to manipulate and achieve, showcasing its competitiveness.

Spray pyrolysis-based synthesis of pure molybdenum powder with nanoscale primary particles and its sintering characteristics

Molybdenum (Mo) is a refractory metal with exceptional high-temperature stability, resistance to creep, and low coefficient of thermal expansion, it thus has great potential for various high-temperature applications. Nevertheless, conventional methods of synthesizing Mo powder, such as mechanical milling and wet chemical processing, have encountered limitations in producing sintered bodies with high relative density and a fine grain structure while maintaining a low sintering temperature. Therefore, it is crucial to develop an efficient powder synthesis method that enables precise and uniform control over the powder's size and shape while minimizing contamination. Such an approach would contribute to achieving excellent formability and sinterability for the resulting Mo sintered body. In this study, we successfully demonstrated the ultrasonic spray pyrolysis (USP) technique in combination with hydrogen reduction for synthesizing pure Mo powder. The resulting Mo powder exhibited micro-sized secondary particles composed of nanoscale primary particles, leading to improved formability and sinterability, essential for fabricating high-quality sintered bodies. In order to comprehensively understand the properties of the as-prepared molybdenum oxide and hydrogen-reduced Mo powder, we employed various methods to analyze its physicochemical characteristics systematically. Subsequently, the fine Mo particles were subjected to a pressureless sintering process after a conventional uniaxial powder molding. Due to its excellent formability and sinterability, we achieved a Mo sintered body with a grain size of approximately 3 μm while maintaining a relatively high sintering density of 98.3% at a comparatively low sintering temperature of 1400 °C. The resulting microstructure contributed to a relatively high hardness of around 234 Hv. These results indicate the successful synthesis of pure Mo powder with desirable properties and highlight its potential in various applications, particularly those requiring high-quality sintered bodies with enhanced hardness.

Preparation of extraordinary high-density indium-tin oxide target on the basis of pressure-less sintering method

Density is the most important parameter determining the performance of indium-tin oxide (ITO) targets. However, the full densification of ITO ceramics is extremely difficult. Previously reported strategies are based on the addition of components such as sintering aids or significant process adjustments. In this study, we aimed to realise the full densification of an ITO target by the fine regulation of parameters involved in the conventional pressure-less sintering process. The phase transitions, BET surface area, and particle size changes of indium-tin co-precipitated nanoprecursors sintered at different temperatures were studied. Moreover, the effects of the ITO powder state and sintering temperature on the density, resistivity, and microstructural uniformity of the ITO target were investigated. The results showed that the existence of rhombohedral In2O3 in the ITO powder and ceramic sintering temperature are vital to the full densification of the ITO target. Density was found to dominate ITO-target resistivity when the sintering temperature was <1585 °C. In this study, an extraordinary high-density (99.81 %), low-resistivity (1.707 × 10−4 Ω cm), and uniform-microstructured ITO target is prepared under optimised operation conditions.

High-entropy (Na0.2Bi0.2Ba0.2Sr0.2Zn0.2)TiO3 ceramics with enhanced energy storage density and reliable stability

High-entropy ceramics (HECs) have gained increasingly recent interest due to their fantastic physiochemical properties and rich compositions. The investigation of energy storage performance based on the temperature and frequency stability of HECs is still at an early stage, with limited reported studies. Here, we report lead-free (Na0.2Bi0.2Ba0.2Sr0.2Zn0.2)TiO3 (NBBSZT) HECs by a solid-state approach with a pressureless sintering process. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies demonstrate that NBBSZT HECs show a pure perovskite structure, uniform morphology and element distribution. Ferroelectric measurements indicate that the NBBSZT HECs exhibit an improved energy storage density of 1.03 J/cm3 and an efficiency of 77%, which is approximately 5 times and 17 times enhancement compared to Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 (BNT) ceramics, respectively. The NBBSZT HECs also demonstrate excellent thermal stability and satisfactory frequency stability. More interestingly, the dielectric property studies show that the NBBSZT HECs exhibit frequency dispersion and diffuse phase transition. Temperature-dependent dielectric measurements indicate that the NBBSZT HECs exhibit better relaxor characteristics than that of BNT ceramics. These studies reveal that the high-entropy strategy provides a potential platform for designing ferroelectric ceramics.

Dielectric evolution of permittivity transition from positive to negative induced by percolation in ceramic composites

Ceramic composites made up of well-selected components have enriched the varieties of the metamaterials with negative electromagnetic parameters. In this work, TiN/BaTiO3 ceramic composites were prepared with a simple dry-pressing and pressureless sintering process. Percolation was eventually determined to be the key inducements which caused the permittivity of the ceramic composites changing from positive to negative. Essentially, negative permittivity was closely related to the plasma oscillations of free electrons in percolation networks. Meanwhile, conduction mechanism of the composites varied owing to the changes in microstructure, where the percolation networks brought out pathways for electron migration and achieved high conductivity. In addition, ac impedance behavior with changes of the sign for reactance were also discussed, thus the transition from electrical capacitive to inductive for the percolative ceramic composites has been demonstrated. This work clarified the influence of percolation on the conductivity, impedance, and permittivity of ceramic composites altogether. The obtained negative permittivity composites have enormous potential in various electronic devices and electromagnetic apparatus.

Powder metallurgy of titanium alloys: A brief review

The powder metallurgy (PM) of titanium alloys has received more and more attention in structural and biomedical applications owing to its low cost, near-net-shape formability, and competitive mechanical properties compared with wrought titanium alloys. In this work, we present an overview of the state-of-the-art research on PM titanium alloys, including the basic fabricating processes, the typical microstructure, and the advanced mechanical properties obtained recently. Furthermore, we aim to discuss the different selection criteria so as to find the appropriate PM process (pressureless sintering, pressure-assisted sintering, or thermo-mechanical processes) for manufacturing a particular component with a defined set of material properties. Finally, the present manuscript raises some open and critical issues in the field of PM titanium alloy that remain unresolved but are critical for future research.

Recycling of silicon from waste PV diamond wire sawing silicon powders: A strategy of Na2CO3-assisted pressure-less sintering and acid leaching

Recycling diamond wire sawing silicon powders (DWSSP) from photovoltaic (PV) silicon wafers production has become an urgent problem. The challenge of recovery is the surface oxidation and contamination of the ultra-fine powder with impurities during the sawing and collection process. In this study, a clean recovery strategy of Na2CO3-assisted sintering and acid leaching was proposed. Due to the Al contamination from the perlite filter aid, the introduced Na2CO3 sintering aid can react with the SiO2 shell of DWSSP to form a slag phase with accumulated impurity Al during the pressure-less sintering process. Meanwhile, the evaporation of CO2 contributed to the formation of ring-like pores surrounded by a slag phase, which can be easily removed by acid leaching. When 15 % Na2CO3 was added, the content of impurity Al in DWSSP could be reduced to 0.07 ppm with a removal rate of 99.9 % after acid leaching. The mechanism suggested that the addition of Na2CO3 can trigger the liquid phase sintering (LPS) process of the powders, and the cohesive force and liquid pressures difference generated during the process facilitated the transportation of impurity Al from the SiO2 shell of DWSSP to the formed liquid slag phase. The efficient silicon recovery and impurity removal of this strategy demonstrated its potential for solid waste resource utilization in the PV industry.

Sintering, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of TiTaNbZrHf High-Entropy Alloys Prepared by Cold Isostatic Pressing and Pressure-Less Sintering of Hydrides

A TiTaNbZrHf refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) was synthesized through a cold isostatic pressing and a pressure-less sintering process in a hydrogen atmosphere using a powder mixture of metal hydride prepared either by mechanical alloying (MA) or by rotating mixing. This study investigates how differences in powder particle sizes impact the RHEA's microstructure and mechanical properties. HCP (a = b = 3.198 Å, c = 5.061 Å) and BCC2 (a = b = c = 3.40 Å) phases were observed in the microstructure of coarse powder TiTaNbZrHf RHEAs at 1400 °C. In contrast, fine powder RHEAs were found to possess two-phase structures of HCP and BCC1 (a = b = c = 3.36 Å) with a higher hardness of 431 HV, compression strength of 1620 MPa, and a plasticity of >20%.

Reliability Inspection for Bilayer Nanosilver Paste Ensemble Pressureless Sintered Embedded Cooling SiC Power Module

Various hollowing substrates have been invented to equipped in the embedded cooling power modules. Through a lower stress residue, multilayer nanosilver paste ensemble pressureless sintering to obtain the qualified thermal interface material (TIM) joints becomes an essential process for those fragile stacking packages. As the Anand viscoelastic constitutive model prediction, the maximum residual stress inside the TIM joints is only 63.18 MPa, far below the encapsulated materials’ tensile strengths. From all the scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray, and scanning acoustic microscope (SAM) image investigations, the upper and beneath nanosilver paste ensemble pressureless sintered TIM joints (50 <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\pm ~10~\mu \text{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> thickness) contained few cracks and delamination (only 1.6% ± 0.1% and 8.5% ± 0.1% void ratios, respectively). The measured upper and beneath sintered TIM joints’ bond strengths were up to 38 ± 2 and 63.8 ± 2 MPa, higher than the industry requirement (30 MPa), respectively. After 21 000 power cycles, the upper and beneath sintered TIM joints’ thermal resistance increased only by 10.3% and 5.3%, far underneath the failure standard (20%), respectively. This presented multilayer nanosilver paste ensemble pressureless sintering process is a promising technology for the embedded cooling power module stacking package.

Fast grain growth phenomenon in high-entropy ceramics: A case study in rare-earth hexaaluminates

It is generally reported that the grain growth in high-entropy ceramics at high temperatures is relatively slower than that in the corresponding single-component ceramics owing to the so-called sluggish diffusion effect. In this study, we report a fast grain growth phenomenon in the high-entropy ceramics (La_0.2Nd_0.2Sm_0.2Eu_0.2Gd_0.2)MgAl₁₁O₁₉ (HEMA) prepared by a conventional solid-state reaction method. The results demonstrate that the grain sizes of the as-sintered HEMA ceramics are larger than those of the corresponding five single-component ceramics prepared by the same pressureless sintering process, and the grain growth rate of HEMA ceramics is obviously higher than those of the five single-component ceramics during the subsequent heat treatment. Such fast grain growth phenomenon indicates that the sluggish diffusion effect cannot dominate the grain growth behavior of the current high-entropy ceramics. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis reveals that there are more oxygen vacancies (O_V) in the high-entropy ceramics than those in the single-component ceramics owing to the variable valance states of Eu ion. The high-temperature electrical conductivities of the HEMA ceramics support this analysis. It is considered that the high concentration of O_V and its high mobility in HEMA ceramics contribute to the accelerated migration and diffusion of cations and consequently increase the grain growth rate. Based on this study, it is believed that multiple intrinsic factors for the high-entropy ceramic system will simultaneously determine the grain growth behavior at high temperatures.