Abstract
Asymmetric, three- and symmetric five-layer Y-TZP/Ce-TZP composites have been prepared by sequential slip casting and pressureless sintering at 1400-1600degreesC in air. The three- layer material sintered at 1500degreesC showed the maximum fracture strength (534 MPa), measured by a diametral compression test and failed by the triple-cleft mode of fracture. Contact damage resistance was superior in three- layer composite compared with five-layer, possibly due to the development of relatively large residual compressive stress. (C) 2003 Kluwer Academic Publishers.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 561-564 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Materials Science |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |