Nanocrystalline Processing and Interface Engineering of Si3N4-Based Nanocomposites.

Abstract

The design and operation of a novel forced flow reactor for synthesizing nanocrystalline, high surface area (210 - 250 sq m/g) TiN powders is described. A key in tailoring the characteristics of the powder produced in the reactor is the use of a microwave-generated plasma. Sintering results demonstrate the tremendous potential for pressureless sintering of monodisperse, high surface area nitride powders as well as highlight the need for processing which addresses the proclivity for oxidation of these materials.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310797

Entities

People

  • Jackie Y. Ying

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Engineering
  • Flow
  • High Temperature
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microscopy
  • Microwaves
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Powders
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy
  • Wear Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design