Published November 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Room-temperature fracture energy of monoclinic Gd2O3

  • 1. Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames (USA)

Description

The fracture energy of monoclinic Gd2O3 was measured as a function of porosity. The preparation of the specimens is described. The room-temperature Young's modulus was measured and the elastic moduli were calculated. A water immersion technique was used to measure the bulk density of each specimen. The fracture surface energy measurements were carried out using the notched beam test, and the surface energy was calculated from a given equation. The results are presented and discussed. (U.K.)

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Journal Title
J. Mater. Sci.
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
11
Series
J. Mater. Sci.
Journal Page Range
3215-3217
ISSN
0022-2461