Thermal Conductivity Evolution During Initial Stage Sintering

Abstract

The effective thermal conductivity of injection-molded material is useful as a means of monitoring initial stage sintering. Data obtained via laser flash analysis are inputs for a model relating thermal conductivity to strength. Multiple measurements can be made during a single sintering cycle, detailing the growth of interparticle bonds and onset of handling strength.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA418960

Entities

People

  • Constance E. Schlaefer
  • Randall M. German

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alkanes
  • Conductivity
  • Equations
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Particle Size
  • Personal Information Managers
  • Powder Metallurgy
  • Sintering
  • Tensile Strength
  • Thermal Conductivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy