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A Comparison Study on the Densification Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Gelcast Versus Conventionally Formed B4C Sintered Conventionally and by Microwaves

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

P. A. Menchhofer ,
M. S. Morrow ,
J. O. Kiggans  and
D. E. Schechter
P. A. Menchhofer
Affiliation:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge TN., 37831-6087
M. S. Morrow
Affiliation:
Y-12 Development Division, Oak Ridge, TN., 37831-8096
J. O. Kiggans
Affiliation:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge TN., 37831-6087
D. E. Schechter
Affiliation:
Y-12 Development Division, Oak Ridge, TN., 37831-8096
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Abstract

This investigation compares microstructures and mechanical properties of both Gelcast B4C and “conventionally” die-pressed B4C, using both microwave and conventional sintering methods. The microstructures and final mechanical properties of B4C specimens are discussed.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 430: Symposium O – Microwave Processing of Materials V , 1996 , 465
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1996

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