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Thermodynamic and phase analysis of SiC-nano/microB4C-C composites produced by pressureless sintering method
In this research, thermodynamic and phase analysis of SiC-Nano/microB4C composites with different weight percentages of secondary phase including 0, 0.5, 1, and 2 wt% -nano /microB4C made by pressureless sinterin...
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Effect of heat-treatment temperature on mechanical properties and microstructure of alumina–SiC nanocomposite
In this investigation, 90 vol. % alumina and 10 vol. % silicon carbide nanopowders were combined. Initial samples were fabricated by the hot press method under 20-MPa pressure of 1650 °C. Then, the nanocomposi...
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Open AccessDetermination of fracture toughness using the area of micro-crack tracks left in brittle materials by Vickers indentation test
In this article, a new method has been presented for the estimation of fracture toughness in brittle materials, which enjoys improved accuracy and reduced costs associated with fracture toughness testing proce...