Reactive Processing in Ceramic-based Systems

Author

William Fahrenholtz, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Reactive hot pressing is discussed as a processing method to form ceramic-based materials. Fundamental aspects of thermodynamics such as favorable Gibbs'-free energy changes, phase equilibria, and adiabatic temperature are presented as criteria for determining whether the desired reactions can be used to form dense materials. Two case studies are presented as examples to describe control of microstructure and properties. the fabrication of Al2O3-Nb and ZrB2 are discussed with respect to the three thermodynamic criteria as well as the microstructure and properties of the materials that are produced.

Recommended Citation

W. Fahrenholtz, "Reactive Processing in Ceramic-based Systems," Wiley-Blackwell, Jan 2006.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7402.2006.02059.x

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Ceramic-Based Systems; Reactive Processing

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2006 Wiley-Blackwell, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2006