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Title The Potential of Al2O3-ZrO2-Based Composites, Formed via CSC Method, in Linear Infrastructure Applications Based on Their Mechanical, Thermal and Environmental performance
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Authors Zygmuntowicz, J; Piotrkiewicz, P; Gizowska, M; Tomaszewska, J; Suchecki, P; Wachowski, M; Torzewski, J; Zurowski, R
Title The Potential of Al2O3-ZrO2-Based Composites, Formed via CSC Method, in Linear Infrastructure Applications Based on Their Mechanical, Thermal and Environmental performance
Year 2022
Published Metallurgical And Materials Transactions A-Physical Metallurgy And Materials Science, 53.0, 2
DOI 10.1007/s11661-021-06544-7
Abstract Ceramic-ceramic composites have been prepared using the centrifugal slip casting method (CSC). The method has so far been mainly utilized in making ceramic-metal composites. Al2O3-ZrO2 composites have been obtained with different shares of ZrO2, i.e., 15, 50 and 75 vol pct, respectively. Prior to sintering the composite samples, the rheological properties of the casting slips were investigated and thermogravimetric tests were performed. Upon sintering, all three series of the ceramic composites showed a density close to 100 pct and no microcracks or delamination. Phase, microstructural and mechanical investigations were carried out to determine what effect the share of ceramics has on the composites produced. An increase in the share of ZrO2 in the Al2O3-ZrO2 composite leads to a reduction in the growth of Al2O3 grains and a decrease in the average hardness. Cross-sectional hardness testing of the composites showed no evident gradient in any of the samples. Life cycle analysis (LCA) results indicate that the further optimization of the composite formation process, including up-scaling, allows to obtain Al2O3-ZrO2-based pipes possessing more favorable environmental characteristics compared with materials conventionally used for linear infrastructure, which is important in light of the global transformation toward sustainable construction and the circular economy. [GRAPHICS] .
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Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000725417300002
WoS Category Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Research Area Materials Science; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
PDF https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11661-021-06544-7.pdf
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