ELECTRIC SINTERING UNDER PRESSURE FOR MATERIALS OF INCREASED FUNCTIONALITY WITH REFRACTORY WEAR-RESISTANT BASIS

Abstract

Results and features of refractory ceramics sintering from sub micro and nanocrystalline powders of Al2O3, ZrO2, WC, SiC and others by electrical consolidation of powder composition under pressure that ensures obtaining of high-density materials of enhanced mechanical functionality including competitive abilitied in tool applications are considered.

Keywords

• aluminum trioxide
• zirconia
• tungsten carbide
• silicon carbide
• spark-plasma sintering. ceramic composites
• cutting tools
• heat resistance
• hardness
• strength.