Published May 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Preparation of Y-PSZ ceramics from commercial grade zirconia powder

  • 1. Central Glass and Ceramic Research Inst., Calcutta (India)

Description

Yttria-partially stabilized zirconia (Y-PSZ) ceramics containing 3.5, 4.0 and 5.0 mol% Y2O3 were fabricated from commercial grade zirconia powder by dry pressing and normal sintering at 1600degC. The mechanical properties and microstructures of such materials were examined. Mechanical properties, both strength and fracture toughness, deteriorated with increasing yttria content. XRD revealed the presence of both tetragonal and monoclinic phases in the sintered materials and with decreasing yttria content, the tetragonal phase increased. Vickers' microhardness values differed slightly among the three compositions. (author). 14 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 60-62.
ISSN
0371-750X
CODEN
TICSAP