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Effect of MgO Nano Particle on Mechanical Property and Microstructure of ZTA Ceramic Composite

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The mechanical properties and microstructure of zirconia-toughened-alumina ceramic composite doped with nanoparticle of MgO is investigated. The nanoMgO weight percent was varied from 0.3 wt % to 1.3 wt %. Each batch of composition was mixed using ultrasonic cleaner and mechanical stirrer, uniaxially pressed and sintered at 1600 °C for 4 h in pressureless conditions. Analysis of bulk density, Vickers hardness and microstructural observation has been carried out. Results of Vickers hardness increased linearly with addition of more nanoMgO until a certain composition. Maximum Vickers hardness obtained was 1740HV with 1.1 wt % MgO. Furthermore, microstructural observations show that the Al₂O₃ grain size depends on the particle size of MgO, and is directly related to its hardness property.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volume 364)

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450-454

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.364.450

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October 2011

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Ahmad Zahirani Ahmad Azhar, Hasmaliza Mohamad, Manimaran Ratnam, Zainal Arifin Ahmad

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Hardness, MgO, Microstructure, Nano, ZTA

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