Analysis of the intragranular microstructure in ceramic nanocomposites and their effect on the mechanical properties. Issue 11 (17th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Luo, Junting; Luo, Shuyi; Zhang, Chunxiang; Xue, Yahong; Chen, Guoqing
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Ceramic Society. Volume 101:Issue 11(2018)
• Page Start: 5151
• Page End: 5156
• Publication Date: 2018-05-17
• Subjects: Al2O3/ZrO2 -- intragranular microstructure -- mechanical property -- nanocomposite -- Si2N2O/Si3N4; Ceramics -- Periodicals; 620.1405
• DOI: 10.1111/jace.15729
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-7820

Abstract

Abstract: The formation of intragranular microstructure in Al2 O3 /ZrO2 and Si2 N2 O/Si3 N4 nanocomposites was analyzed, and the effect of intragranular microstructure on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites was investigated. Results suggest 3 requisite conditions for the formation of intragranular microstructure and the role of intracrystalline glass phase and scar microstructure. In case of Al2 O3 /ZrO2, the intragranular microstructure leads to the formation of transgranular fracture, which in turn improves the mechanical properties via strengthening and toughening. On the other hand, in case of Si3 N4 /Si2 N2 O nanocomposites, intragranular microstructure reduces the possibility of bridging, pulling out, and crack deflection, thereby leading to the deterioration of strength and toughness. Based on these results, we can conclude that the formation of intragranular microstructure does not necessarily improve the mechanical properties in all kinds of materials. Rather, the effect of intragranular microstructure on the mechanical properties of nanocomposites is related to the strengthening and toughing mechanism of matrix materials.