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Creep Deformation of an Alumina Matrix Composite Reinforced with Silicon Carbide Whiskers
Author(s) -
Chokshi Atul H.,
Porter John R.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of the american ceramic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1551-2916
pISSN - 0002-7820
DOI - 10.1111/j.1151-2916.1985.tb15221.x
Subject(s) - creep , whiskers , materials science , whisker , silicon carbide , composite material , monocrystalline whisker , composite number , fracture toughness , ceramic matrix composite , ceramic , deformation (meteorology) , toughness
Whisker‐reinforced ceramic composites with enhanced fracture toughness properties are being developed. The creep behavior of such a composite was studied. The introduction of silicon carbide whiskers significantly improves the creep resistance of polycrystaline alumina.