EFFECTS OF FINE REFRACTORY DISPERSION ON THE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF A GLASSY-BONDED CERAMIC MATERIAL
Abstract
The effects of a submicron precipitate, B7O, on the compressive strength of a Si-B-O ceramic material were determined. The quantity of the submicron precipitate was increased in increments of 25% by substitution of amorphous B for crystalline B in a Si + 35 wt-% B model ceramic system. The average compressive strength increased from 195,740 psi for 100% crystallne B to 234,240 psi for 100% amorphous B. The increase in the compressive strength was attributed to a change of the internal stresses and impediment of crack propagation resulting from the introduction of the submicron precipitate, B7O, into the borosilicate matrix.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268250
Entities
People
- Joseph J. Dusbabek
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology