A New Scheme of Finding the Master Sintering Curve
Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2006The master sintering curve approach represents densification data in terms of a master variable that combines sintering time and temperature. Recently, a finite‐element scheme to predict sintering deformation that requires only the master sintering curve instead of a full constitutive law as the input data has been developed. Here,
Kiani, S, Yeomans, JA, Pan, J
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Development of a master sintering curve for ThO2
Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2004Abstract A master sintering curve for ThO 2 containing 0.5 wt% CaO has been constructed with the help of combined-stage sintering model. The concept of the master sintering curve (MSC) has been used to calculate the activation energy for sintering for the above composition, and a value of 520 kJ/mol was obtained.
T.R.G Kutty +6 more
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Investigation of a sintering phenomenon through master sintering curve based on python software
International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 2021Abstract A software for the Master Sintering Curve (MSC) approach has been developed using Python language. An interface with simple steps allows the user to insert data from shrinkage results followed for conversion to densification view and built curves based on MSC theory.
Mayara Eid Orlandini +1 more
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Master sintering curve applied to the Field-Assisted Sintering Technique
Journal of Materials Science, 2010The master sintering curve approach was extended theoretically to the Field-Assisted Sintering Technique (or SPS). Experimental data from constant heating rate testing confirm the general applicability of this framework. An apparent activation energy of ~290 kJ/mol was found for ultrafine alumina below 1200 °C.
Olivier Guillon, Jochen Langer
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Some Effects of Particle Size on the Sintering of Titanium and a Master Sintering Curve Model
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2009The press-and-sinter method of producing net shapes was applied to titanium alloys. The quantitative effects of the particle size of titanium and Ti-6Al-4V powders on the green and sintered densities were examined. Most powders were pressed at 100 to 800 MPa and sintered under vacuum at 1100 °C, 1200 °C, or 1300 °C for 2 hours.
Robertson, I.M., Schaffer, G.B.
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A Versatile Software for Construction of the Master Sintering Curve
Materials Science Forum, 2018Several models have been developed over the last years to study the microstructure development of ceramic and metal powders during sintering. Among the most utilized methodology one may find the Arrhenius and the so-called Master Sintering Curve (MSC).
Rafael Morgado Batista +2 more
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Analysis of Nanocrystalline and Microcrystalline ZnO Sintering Using Master Sintering Curves
Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2006Master sintering curves were constructed for dry‐pressed compacts composed of either a nanocrystalline or a microcrystalline ZnO powder using constant heating rate dilatometry data and an experimentally determined apparent activation energy for densification of 268±25 and 296±21 kJ/mol, respectively.
Kevin G. Ewsuk +2 more
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Development of master sintering curve for field-assisted sintering of HfB2–20SiC
Ceramics International, 2012Abstract Field assisted sintering (FAST) or spark plasma sintering (SPS) has emerged as a promising technology for densification of ultra high temperature ceramics like HfB 2 –20SiC at relatively low temperatures and shorter times. In the present study the concepts of master sintering curve (MSC) was applied to model the densification behavior of HfB
Enneti, RK +3 more
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The master sintering curves for BaTi0.975Sn0.025O3/BaTi0.85Sn0.15O3 functionally graded materials
Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2009The most important aim in the design and processing of functionally graded materials (FGMs) is to produce devices free from any deformation. Smart choices of different combination of graded layers, as well as the heating rate during sintering, are important for the fabrication of high-quality FGMs.
Marković, Smilja, Uskoković, Dragan
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Development of a microwave dilatometer for generating master sintering curves
Measurement Science and Technology, 2011Master sintering curves were developed to provide a viable database for industries for predicting the sintering behavior of ceramics. A dilatometer is required to construct these curves. Due to the non-availability of dilatometers that use microwave energy as the heating source, a push-rod microwave dilatometer was developed.
R R Thridandapani, D C Folz, D E Clark
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