Method for densification of amorphous ceramic material

Details Method for densification of amorphous ceramic material Method for densification of amorphous ceramic material

1987-11-13

1990-05-01

Nelson, Peter A.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Removal of liquid component or carrier through porous mold...

B28B 126

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ABSTRACT:
The elastic modulus and density of an amorphous, ceramic article derived from a resinous organosilicon polymer and having a composition consisting essentially of silicon, nitrogen and/or carbon are increased while substantially maintaining or improving tensile strength by heat treating the ceramic article at an elevated temperature under superatmospheric nitrogen pressure to increase its density while avoiding crystallization. During heat treatment, at least some of the conditions of time, temperature, heating rate, cooling rate, pressure and atmosphere are controlled to minimize erosion of the article which could otherwise occur due to the loss to the surrounding atmosphere, as a gas or gaseous component, of at least one of nitrogen, silicon and carbon. The heat treated, ceramic article is amorphous and non-crystalline and has a density substantially greater than 2.5 g/cc together with desirable values of tensile strength and elastic modulus.

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