SiAlON ceramics have a wide range of applications due to their favorable mechanical and thermal properties. They are one of the main groups of materials being considered for high temperature load bearing applications and ...

In this study, effect of seed addition on the microstructural development of Y-Sm alpha-SiAION system has been investigated. Besides using pre-produced rod-like alpha-SiAION seeds, growth in the glassy phase and harvested ...