Abstract
TiN-coated Al2O3 particles of different size, shape and crystal structure were prepared by depositing nano-size TiO2 on the Al2O3 surfaces from Ti(O-i-C3H 7)4 solution (TiO2 precursor) by controlled hydrolysis, then nitrided with NH3 at 1000°C. Irrespective of the source of Al2O3 particles, a homogeneous TiO2 coating was achieved by heating from 10 to 40°C an ultrasonic suspension of the Al2O3 particles containing the precursor with 1.0 vol% H2O. After nitridation, the Al2O3 grains were coated with 10-20 nm TiN particles. Spark plasma sintering of the TiN/Al 2O3 particles at 1500°C and 1600°C yielded the composite ceramics with a relative density of 94-97%. Composite TiN/Al 2O3 ceramics with an electrical resistivity of ∼10-2 Ω. cm were obtained at 25 vol% TiN composition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-51 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 1361 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Jan |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alumina
- Coating
- Composites
- Nano-sized TiN
- Spark plasma sintering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry