Field‐Assisted Sintering Technology/Spark Plasma Sintering: Mechanisms, Materials, and Technology Developments1. Issue 7 (30th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guillon, Olivier; Gonzalez‐Julian, Jesus; Dargatz, Benjamin; Kessel, Tobias; Schierning, Gabi; Räthel, Jan; Herrmann, Mathias
• Is Part Of: Advanced engineering materials. Volume 16:Issue 7(2014:Jul.)
• Page Start: 830
• Page End: 849
• Publication Date: 2014-04-30
• Subjects: Materials -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adem.201300409
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1438-1656

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="adem201300409-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>Field‐assisted sintering technology/Spark plasma sintering is a low voltage, direct current (DC) pulsed current activated, pressure‐assisted sintering, and synthesis technique, which has been widely applied for materials processing in the recent years. After a description of its working principles and historical background, mechanical, thermal, electrical effects in FAST/SPS are presented along with the role of atmosphere. A selection of successful materials development including refractory materials, nanocrystalline functional ceramics, graded, and non‐equilibrium materials is then discussed. Finally, technological aspects (advanced tool concepts, temperature measurement, finite element simulations) are covered.</p> </sec> </abstract>