SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1994
STP12772S

Silicon Nitride Tensile Strength Database from Ceramic Technology Program PRocessing for Reliability Project

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Tensile strength data generated in Norton's Ceramic Technology Program (CTP) Processing for Reliability Project is presented for a hot isostatically pressed (HIP'ed) 4 wt% yttria-silicon nitride (designation NCX-5102). This database represents the result of an extensive multi-variable experimental matrix designed to identify an optimized process directed at eliminating or minimizing critical flaws. The strength data follow from room temperature fast fracture tests of net-shaped-formed, pressure cast cylindrical buttonhead tensile bars. Results of over one hundred tensile tests coupled with detailed fractography are summarized using Weibull statistics including competing risk analyses. Specimen fabrication and mechanical testing issues (e.g. machining, strain gaging) which were addressed to ensure the integrity of the strength database will also be discussed.

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Foley, MR
Saint Gobain/Norton Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Northboro Research and Development Center, Northboro, MA
Pujari, VK
Saint Gobain/Norton Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Northboro Research and Development Center, Northboro, MA
Sales, LC
Saint Gobain/Norton Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Northboro Research and Development Center, Northboro, MA
Tracey, DM
Saint Gobain/Norton Industrial Ceramics Corporation, Northboro Research and Development Center, Northboro, MA
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Developed by Committee: C28
Pages: 3–18
DOI: 10.1520/STP12772S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5268-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1864-5