Microstructural evolution of the al2o3-zro2 composite and its correlation with electrical conductivity



Document title: Microstructural evolution of the al2o3-zro2 composite and its correlation with electrical conductivity
Journal: Materials research
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000312400
ISSN: 1516-1439
Authors: 1
Institutions: 1Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo. Brasil
Year:
Season: Jul
Volumen: 2
Number: 3
Pages: 205-210
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Experimental
English abstract The Al2O3-ZrO2 composite was studied by impedance spectroscopy, a non destructive technique that was found to be sensitive to the composite's microstructure. The observed decrease in the zirconia grain and grain boundary conductivities points to compression on zirconia grain by alumina matrix. This effect increased with decreased concentration of zirconia in the composite. Measurements were taken of composites above the percolation threshold for vacancy conduction along the zirconia grains. The effect of densification and grain growth on the composite's conduction was measured. The changes in the zirconia grain and grain boundary specific conductivities were found to be correlated
Disciplines: Ingeniería
Keyword: Ingeniería de control,
Ingeniería eléctrica,
Ingeniería química,
Oxido de circonio,
Conductividad eléctrica,
Microestructuras
Keyword: Engineering,
Chemical engineering,
Control engineering,
Electrical engineering,
Zirconium oxide,
Electrical conductivity,
Microstructures
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