A novel functionally graded material in the ZrB2-SiC and ZrO2 system by spark plasma sintering

作者:Hong, Chang-Qing*; Zhang, Xing-Hong; Li, Wei-Jie; Han, Jie-Cai; Meng, Song-He
来源:Materials Science and Engineering A-Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing, 2008, 498(1-2): 437-441.
DOI:10.1016/j.msea.2008.08.032

摘要

ZrB2-SiC/ZrO2(3Y) functionally graded material (FGM) was prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The pre-designed graphite die with special outline dimensional control can give rise to a temperature gradient sintering. The microstructure and properties of SPS-sintered FGM were investigated. The hardness and composition distribution across the entire layers were evaluated. Noticeably partially stabilized ZrO2 with a gradient composition distribution in the FGM was favorable for toughening and reinforcing the individual graded layers.