Abstract
In this study, ZnO was sintered with the addition of P2O 5-a liquid forming oxide, and the effects of the sintering temperature and P2O5 content on microstructure evolution were investigated. When sintering was conducted below 1100 °C the grain size was almost constant in the studied range, regardless of the P2O 5 content, and elongated/faceted grains with straight solid-liquid interfaces were observed. However, the grain size decreased as the amount of P2O5 increased, and rounded/spherical grains were observed when sintering was conducted at temperatures above 1100 °C. The observed changes in grain size and microstructural evolution are explained by the reaction and the diffusion controlled grain growth at low and high temperatures, respectively.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10143-10147 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 7 PART A |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- A. Sintering
- B. Interface
- C. Diffusion
- Liquid phase
- Reaction