Effect of monomers content in enhancing solid-state densification of silicon carbide ceramics by aqueous gelcasting and pressureless sintering

Jana, Dulal Chandra and Sundararajan, G and Chattopadhyay, K (2017) Effect of monomers content in enhancing solid-state densification of silicon carbide ceramics by aqueous gelcasting and pressureless sintering. In: CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 43 (6). pp. 4852-4857.

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Abstract

The possibility of obtaining solid-state sintered silicon carbide (SiC) through aqueous gelcasting using commercial SiC powders was demonstrated. Green bodies were prepared from thixotropic SiC slurries in aqueous medium with optimized pH and solid-loading. The monomer system in gelcasting provides strength to the green bodies through formation of a gel network by polymerization and the carbon from polymeric gel enhances the densification of SiC, thereby avoiding addition of carbon externally to the gelcasting batches. Maximum bulk density of 3.16 g/cm(3) (98.4% of relative density) was achieved in gelcast SiC on sintering at 2150 degrees C in argon atmosphere. The effect of carbon on SiC densification is evinced from the changes in microstructure of sintered SiC with increase in carbon content. The density and microstructure of gelcast and sintered SiC was comparable to that obtained from dry pressing and sintering of additive mixed SiC powders.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belongs to the ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	26 Apr 2017 07:23
Last Modified:	26 Apr 2017 07:23
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/56633

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