Influence of cobalt phase on mechanical properties and thermal shock performance of Al2O3–TiC composites

Effects of TiO2 addition on the phase, mechanical properties, and microstructure of zirconia-toughened alumina ceramic composite

“…For the ZTA -7 wt % TiO 2 sample however, the crack propagation encountered a higher number of crack deflection. Crack deflections are known to strengthen ceramic composites [23][24][25][26][27]. The increase in the fracture toughness from 5.93 MPa.¥m (0 wt% TiO 2 ) to 6.64 MPa.¥m (7 wt% TiO 2 ) could be explained by the mainly intergranular propagation path.…”

Effects of zinc oxide on thermal shock behavior of zinc sulfide– silicon dioxide ceramics

“…3(b)). The abrupt change of fracture types represents aggravated damages as reported by Li and Ma [29] and You et al [30]. Therefore, the 0% ZnO high density specimen demonstrates the lowest thermal shock damage parameters and a second DT c at 500 8C.…”

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Al2O3/TiC composites

“…However, the low fracture toughness still cannot match the command of many practical fields, which greatly limits its applications [1][2][3] . Carbon nanotubes (denoted by CNTs) have attracted great attention as potential strengthening and toughening materials in industrial applications due to their particular structure, low density, high strength and toughness and excellent corrosion resistance [4][5][6][7] .…”