Electron microscopy of crack/particle interactions in Al2O3/SiC nanocomposites

Crack/particle interactions in alumina/silicon carbide nanocomposites have been investigated by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, with cracks induced by Vickers microindentation. Intergranular cracks are frequently deflected into grains by SiC particles on grain boun...

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Main Authors: Jiao, S, Jenkins, M, Davidge, R
Format: Conference item
Published: 1997