Sintering of Ceramics

Anne Leriche (1) , Stuart Hampshire (2) , Francis Cambier

1 LMCPA - Laboratoire des Matériaux Céramiques et Procédés Associés - EA 2443
2 UL - University of Limerick

This chapter gives an overview of surface and bulk matter transport processes occurring during the densification of ceramic powder compacts. Starting from purified or chemically synthesized raw materials, sintering takes place by either solid state or liquid phase mechanisms during heat treatment which can be supplemented by use of microwaves, external pressure, or electric current. The type of sintering mechanism and processing technique used directly influences the microstructural development of the ceramic. Comparisons between the various sintering techniques are presented.

Mots clés: Flash sintering; Grain growth; Liquid phase sintering; Microstructural development; Microwave sintering; Pressure assisted sintering; Solid state sintering; Spark plasma sintering

Domaines: Matériaux

Anne Leriche, Stuart Hampshire, Francis Cambier. Sintering of Ceramics. Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier, 2017, ⟨10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.10288-7⟩. ⟨hal-03066533⟩