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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Processing and Characterization of Interpenetrating Ni-ZrO2 Composites

Sarafinchan, Derrick January 1995 (has links)
This thesis describes the processing and characterization of uniform, interpenetrating, nickel-cubic stabilized zirconia composites. This work was performed in support of future development in the study and modelling of Metal-Ceramic (M/C) Functionally Graded Materials. Since it is of fundamental interest to understand the relationship between microstructure and behaviour in these materials, the characterization has focused on uniform composites. To minimize experimentation while maximizing productivity, the material grades selected for this study include M:C ratios by volume of 25:75, 50:50, and 75:25, along with the elemental materials (i.e. 100% nickel and 100% cubic zirconia). Solid state powder processing was developed including the steps: colloidal processing (by tape casting), lamination, organic burnout, hydrogen reduction of metal oxides, and hot press consolidation. These techniques support the even distribution of phases and yield high density composites (>98% of theoretical). Unfortunately the nickel powder used in this study produced atypical properties which complicated the analysis of mechanical behaviour. Composite thermal dilation, elastic, and mechanical properties were determined. Through analysis of residual stresses and fracture behaviour ideas regarding the modelling of M/C composites and FGMs are addressed. Continuum modelling approaches seem appropriate. / Thesis / Master of Engineering (ME)
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Exsolution of ZrO2-dissolved Al2O3 and early stage sintering of nanosized ZrO2

Lu, Jer-han 17 July 2007 (has links)
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Improvement on low-temperature deposited high-k materials by high-pressure treatment

Su, Hsuan-Hsiang 08 October 2008 (has links)
In this study, high-pressure oxygen (O2 and O3) technologies were employed originally to effectively improve the properties of low-temperature-deposited metal oxide dielectric films. In this work, 5 nm ultra-thin HfO2 and ZrO2 films were deposited by sputtering method at room temperature. Then, the low temperature high-pressure oxygen treatments at 150 ¢XC were used to replace the conventional high temperature annealing for HfO2 and ZrO2 improvement. From the experimental results, O3 produced by UV light illumination in O2 ambient has the superior passivation ability than O2, and it can further suppress leakage current density and improve capacitance characteristics. According to the XPS analyses, the absorption peaks of Hf-O and Zr-O bonding energies apparently raise and the quantity of oxygen in HfO2 and ZrO2 film also increases from XPS measurement. In addition, both the leakage current density of 5nm HfO2 and ZrO2 film can be improved to 10-8 A/cm2 at |Vg| = 3 V, and the conduction mechanisms were transferred from trap-assisted tunneling to thermal emission because of the significantly reduction of defects. All the experiment processes in this study, the temperatures were controlled below 150 ¢XC. The proposed low-temperature and high pressure O2 or O3 treatment for improving high-k dielectric films is novel and applicable for the future flexible electronics.
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Vliv plazmové aktivace keramických částic na technologii přípravy a vlastnosti pokročilých keramických materiálů / Influence of plasma activation of ceramic particles on ceramic technology and properties

Klevetová, Tereza January 2019 (has links)
This thesis is focused on the study of the influence of plasma activation of powder ceramic materials on sintered microstructure. In this experiment Diffuse Coplanar Surface Barrier Discharge (DSCBD) device was used for plasma treatment and two materials were chosen to be investigated – Al2O3 (TAI) and ZrO2 doped with 3 mol % Y2O3 (TZ). Two methods of powders dispergation in suspension were used – ultrasound and ball milling. The effect of using of DCSBD on alumina and zirconia powders was investigated by mercury intrusion porosimetry, dilatometry and by evaluation of final relative densities and grain sizes. Generally, was investigated that plasma surface activation of ceramic particles has measurable influence on the final microstructure. In comparison with the non-plasma treated alumina powders, plasma activated powders disperged with ultrasound and ball milling achieved lower values of grain size at comparable relative densities. In case of zirconia powders was observed that plasma treated powders achieve higher relative densities, if ultrasound was used. On the other hand, plasma treated zirconia powders disperged with ball milling achieve lower relative densities compared with non-plasma treated zirconia powders. Final sintering trajectory of plasma treated TZ powders disperged with ultrasound is comparable to the sintering trajectory of non-plasma treated zirconia powders disperged with ball milling and vice versa. Plasma surface treatment is the way of more ecological friendly preparation of suspension and its stabilization than the conventional stabilization methods using chemical additives.
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Příprava dopovaných bezolovnatých pieozokeramik pomocí nekonvenčních slinovacích metod / Preparatin of dopped lead-free piezoceramic materials by non-conventional sintering methods

Žaludek, Jakub January 2021 (has links)
Piezoceramics BaTiO3 doped with ZrO2 was studied in this thesis. Six different compositions were prepared from base powders of BaTiO3 and ZrO2. with 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 90 wt% ZrO2. These mixtures were sintered using convetional sintering method and by Spark Plasma Sintering. Resuting ceramic compacts were subjected to measuring of density, dielectric constant, permitivity, polarization P-E curves, piezoelekctric faktor, loss factor and dilatometric measurements. From these results can be said that i tis possible to create piezoceramic BaTiO3 doped by ZrO2 with relative density higher than 94 %t.d. and these ceramics can possess piezoelectric properties. Value of highest piezoelectrick factor 33=9 / was achieved with addition of 20 wt% ZrO2. Dilatometric measurements discovered effect of increasing ammount of ZrO2 in BaTiO3. Rising amount of ZrO2 had a lowering effect on initial sintering temperature and materials achieved higher relative densities. This was also true for samples sintered using SPS, where it was less obvious. Measuring of electrical properties discoverad electric conductivity for SPS sintered samples, which was most probably caused by carbon introduced into samples during SPS cycle.
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Microstructural, mechanical, and optical characterization of a ZTA (zirconia-toughened alumina) composite after aging / Caracterização microestrutural, mecânica e óptica de um compósito ZTA (alumina reforçada por zircônia) após envelhecimento

Lopes, Adolfo Coelho de Oliveira 08 March 2019 (has links)
Aim: To validate a method for the synthesis of a ZTA composite (Al2O3-80%/ Zr2O- 20%) and to characterize the experimental materials topography, optical, and mechanical properties in the as-sintered condition and after a simulated low temperature degradation (LTD) aging protocol compared to a translucent Y-TZP (ZPEX). Material and methods: Experimental ZTA (ZTA ZPEX 80/20) and translucent Y-TZP (ZPEX) green-state disc-shaped specimens were obtained by uniaxial/isostatic ceramic powder pressing technique. Discs were sintered according to a preestablished protocol. After sintering, two-sided polishing was performed with diamond discs and diamond suspensions to 1 m. Thirty specimens of each group underwent an aging protocol in autoclave (20h, 134ºC and 2.2 bar). The specimens were subjected to the following characterization tests, in the as-sintered condition and aged: 1) nanoindentation testing to acquire the materials elastic modulus (E) and hardness (H); 2) interferometry was utilized to characterize topographical parameters (Sa/Sq); 3) X-ray Diffraction (XRD) to assess the tetragonal-monoclinic phase transformation; 4) scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate the homogeneity of surfaces and distribution of grains; 5) reflectance tests on white and black background to determine the Contrast Ratio (CR) and the Translucency Parameter (TP) by color difference (E) and 6) biaxial flexural strength testing according to ISO 6872:2015. Apparent density was measured using Archimedes principle. Weibull 2-p was used to calculate characteristic stress, Weibull modulus, and probability of survival (reliability) at 300, 500 and 800 MPa. Data were statistically evaluated through Repeated Measures ANOVA following post-hoc comparisons by Tukey test (p<0.05). Results and Conclusion: The proposed method was able to successfully synthetize an aging resistant ZTA ZPEX 80/20 composite, with the elastic modulus being the only decreased property after aging. For such composite, the surface roughness parameters, hardness, optical and mechanical properties were not affected by simulated LTD aging. In contrast, the translucent Y-TZP zirconia presented a significant extent of tetragonal to monoclinic phase transformation compared to ZTA composite after aging, along with significant alterations in all evaluated parameters, except for surface roughness. / Objetivos: Validar um método para a síntese de um compósito ZTA (Al2O3-80%/ Zr2O- 20%) e caracterizar a topografia do material experimental e suas propriedades ópticas e mecânicas, antes e após um protocolo de envelhecimento simulando uma degradação em baixa temperatura (DBT), comparado a uma zircônia Y-TZP translúcida (ZPEX). Material e métodos: Os espécimes experimentais ZTA (ZTA ZPEX 80/20) e Y-TZP translúcido (ZPEX) em forma de disco foram obtidos por técnica de prensagem uniaxial / isostática do pó cerâmico. Os discos foram sinterizados de acordo com um protocolo pré-estabelecido. Após a sinterização, um polimento bilateral foi realizado com discos de diamante e suspensões de diamante de até 1 m. Trinta espécimes de cada grupo foram submetidos a um protocolo de envelhecimento em autoclave (20h, 134ºC e 2,2 bar). Os espécimes foram submetidos aos seguintes testes de caracterização, antes e após envelhecimento: 1) ensaios de nanoindentação para obtenção do módulo de elasticidade dos materiais (E) e dureza (H); 2) a interferometria foi utilizada para caracterizar os parâmetros topográficos (Sa / Sq); 3) difração de raios X (XRD) para avaliar a transformação da fase monoclínica para tetragonal; 4) microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) para avaliar a homogeneidade da superfícies e distribuição dos grãos; 5) testes de refletância em fundo branco e preto para determinar a Relação de Contraste (RC) e o Parâmetro de Translucidez (PT) por diferença de cor (E) e 6) teste de flexão biaxial (TFB), de acordo com a ISO 6872: 2015 . A densidade aparente foi medida usando o princípio de Arquimedes. Weibull 2- p foi utilizada para calcular a resistência característica, módulo de Weibull e a probabilidade de sobrevida (confiabilidade) a 300, 500 e 800 MPa. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância medidas repetidas, seguida de comparações múltiplas pelo teste de Tukey (p <0,05). Resultados e Conclusão: O método proposto foi capaz de sintetizar com sucesso um compósito ZTA ZPEX 80/20 resistente ao envelhecimento, sendo o módulo de elasticidade a única propriedade que diminuiu após o envelhecimento. Para tal compósito, os parâmetros de rugosidade superficial, propriedade nanomecânica de dureza, propriedades ópticas e mecânicas não foram afetadas pelo envelhecimento simulado de DBT. Em contraste, a zircônia translúcida Y-TZP apresentou uma extensão significativa da transformação da fase tetragonal para monoclínica em comparação ao composto ZTA após o envelhecimento, juntamente com alterações significativas em todos os parâmetros avaliados, exceto a rugosidade superficial.
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Desenvolvimento de catalisadores de cobalto suportados em matrizes de Al2O3,CeO2, e ZrO2 para produção de hidrogênio a partir da reforma a vapor e oxidativa do etanol / Development of cobalt supported catalysts in Al2O3, CeO2 and ZrO2 for hydrogen production from the steam and oxidative reforming

Maia, Thaísa Aparecida 05 June 2007 (has links)
Neste trabalho foram preparados e caracterizados catalisadores de cobalto suportados em y-Al2O3, CeO2, 20%CeO2-yAl2O3 e em soluções sólidas CexZr1-xO2 (0<= x<=1), pelo método de impregnação, com o objetivo de avaliar o desempenho destes frente à reforma a vapor e oxidativa do etanol. Na preparação dos catalisadores utilizou-se o teor de 20% em massa de cobalto, para os suportes y-Al2O3, CeO2 e 20%CeO2-y-Al2O3, e 10% para os suportes CexZr1-xO2. Para a caracterização dos sólidos, as técnicas utilizadas foram: Espectroscopia Dispersiva de Raios-X (EDX), Redução a Temperatura Programada com H2 (RTP-H2), Difração de Raios-X pelo método do pó (DRX), Adsorção de Nitrogênio pelo método B.E.T. e Espectroscopia na região do Ultravioleta e do Visível. As reações de reforma a vapor de etanol foram realizadas nas temperaturas de 400, 500 e 600oC com razões molares H2O/Etanol= 3/1 e 4/1. Já, os ensaios catalíticos de reforma oxidativa foram realizados a 500oC com razões molares H2O/Etanol/O2= 3/1/0,16 e 3/1/0,20. Através dos resultados de DRX e RTP-H2 verificou-se a formação da fase Co3O4 para todos os catalisadores. Para os catalisadores suportados em y-Al2O3 e 20%CeO2-y Al2O3 observou-se ainda a formação da fase CoO-Al2O3. Nos ensaios catalíticos de reforma a vapor do etanol foi verificado que as mais altas conversões do etanol em produtos e maiores seletividades a hidrogênio foram obtidas a 600oC e razão H2O/Etanol=3/1. A maior razão CO2/CO foi obtida a 500oC com o catalisador Co/Ce0,4Zr0,6O2. Observou-se também que a adição de oxigênio ocasionou uma diminuição na deposição de carbono. / Cobalt supported in yAl2O3, CeO2, 20%CeO2-yAl2O3 and CexZr1-xO2 (0<= x <= 1) solid solution, were prepared by impregnation and applied in steam and oxidative reforming of ethanol. In the preparation of the catalysts was used 20wt.% of cobalt with yAl2O3, CeO2 and 20%CeO2-yAl2O3 supports and 10wt.% with CexZr1-xO2 supports. The solids were characterized by X-Ray Dispersive Spectroscopy; Temperature Programmed of Reduction with H2 (TPR- H2); X-Ray Diffraction (XRD); Nitrogen Adsorption by B.E.T. method; Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy. The ethanol steam reforming was carried out at 400, 500 and 600oC with molar rates H2O/Ethanol= 3/1 and 4/1. The ethanol oxidative reforming was carried out at 500 °C with molar rates H2O/Ethanol/O2 = 3/1/0.16 e 3/1/0.20. XRD and TPR-H2 results showed the formation of Co3O4 phase for all catalysts. For the catalysts supported in y-Al2O3 and 20%CeO2-y-Al2O3 was still observed the formation of the CoO-Al2O3 phase. In the ethanol steam reforming the higher conversion was obtained at 600°C and the best H2 selectivity was observed with the H2O/Etanol=3/1 molar ratio. The higher CO2/CO ratio was observed at 500oC with Co/Ce0,4Zr0,6O2 catalyst. Already, the addition of oxygen caused a decrease in the carbon deposition.
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Estudo ab initio da adsorção de átomos de zircônio sobre superfí­cies de óxido de cério: Zrn/CeO2(111) / Ab initio study of zirconium atons adsorption on cerium oxide surfaces: Zrn/CeO2(111)

Mucelini, Johnatan 19 July 2018 (has links)
Catalisadores baseados em óxidos de cério (CeOx, 3/2&le; x &le; 2) como suporte são utilizados em várias reações de alto interesse econômico, por exemplo as reações de catalizadores de três-vias. Sabe-se que é possível melhorar as propriedade catalíticas da céria, através da mistura com óxido de zircônio e com a adição de partículas metálicas na superfície do material. Entretanto, a deposição de átomos de Zr sobre CeO2(111) é pouco explorada apesar de já ter sido utilizada para a síntese de nanopartículas de Ag de tamanho controlado. Uma das particularidades dos sistemas Zr/CeO2(111) é formar ilhas altura entre 1,5 e 3,0 &Aring; sobre a superfície da céria que são sugeridas na literatura com camadas de Zr-O e O-Zr-O. Entretanto, a natureza e magnitudes das interações entre Zr e CeO2(111) ainda não são totalmente conhecidas, bem como as modificações causadas pelo Zr na superfície de CeO2 e os mecanismos que controlam a oxidação do Zr e a formação de ZrO2 na superfície. Visando entender as interações Zr/CeO2(111) e a formação de ZrO2 sobre CeO2(111), realizou-se um estudo teórico da adsorção de n (1 &le;n &le; 4) adatomos de Zr sobre CeO2(111), e da formação de ZrO2 sobre CeO2(111). As análises de carga indicam transferências de carga do adatomos de Zr para a superfície e mudança no estado de oxidação das espécies. Os Zr se oxidam á Zr4+ e interagem com O2- da superfície, onde quatro cátions Ce4+ se reduzem á Ce3+. Analises energéticas indicam que o processo é muito estabilizante, mais de 10 eV por Zr. Com o aumento da quantidade n de adatomos de Zr na superfície, observa-se 4 × n reduções de Ce4+ e migrações de O2- de dentro da superfície para próximo dos Zr4+, formando agregados de ZrO2 sobre a superfície. A migração de O se deve a dois fatores, a interação dos O2- com Zr4+ no agregado é mais estável do que a interação dos O2- com Ce3+ dentro da superfície, e a migração de O diminuir a tensão causada pelo maior raio do Ce3+ em relação ao Ce4+. Em adição, foi encontrado uma tendência de estabilidade para os Zr4+ migrarem para sítios Ce dentro da superfície, devido a maior quantidade de coordenações Zr-O e a redução da tensão criada pelos Ce3+. / Cerium oxides (CeOx, 3/2&le; x &le; 2) based catalysts are employed in several reactions with high economic interest, such as the reaction in three-way-catalysts. It is well know that is possible to improve the ceria catalytic properties, by mixing with zirconium oxide and adding metallic particles over the material surface. Meanwhile, the deposition of Zr atoms over CeO2(111) is little explored although it has already been used for synthesis Ag nanoparticles of controlled size. One of the particularities of the Zr/CeO2(111) systems is to form islands of height between 1,5 and 3,0 &Aring; on the surface of the ceria, which are suggested in the literature to be Zr-O and O-Zr-O layers. However, the nature and magnitudes of interactions between Zr and CeO2 surface are little know, as well as the CeO2 modifications induced by Zr and the mechanisms for Zr oxidation and ZrO2 formation over the surface. Aiming to understand the Zr-CeO2(111) interactions and the ZrO2 formation over the CeO2(111), this mastering project perform a theoretical study of n (1 &le; n &le; 4) Zr adatoms absorption over CeO2(111), and the ZrO2 formation over CeO2(111). The charge analysis indicated charge transfer from Zr adatons to the surface together with change in species oxidation state. The Zr oxidize to Zr4+ and interact with surface O2- , where four Ce4+ cations reduce to Ce3+. Energetic analysis pointed out that the process is very stabilizing, more than 10 eV per Zr adatom. With the increase of quantity n of Zr adatoms over the surface, it is observer 4 × n Ce4+ reductions and O2- migrations from inside surface to close the Zr4+, forming ZrO2 aggregates over the surface. The O migration occurs because of two reasons, the O2- interaction with Zr4+ in the agregate is more stabilizer than the interaction of O2- with Ce3+ inside the surface, and the O migration decrease the strain produced bue to the radius of Ce3+ being greater than the Ce4+ radius. In addition, was found a stability trend for Zr4+ to migrate to inside surface Ce sites, due of the more Zr-O coordinations and release of the strain induced by Ce3+.
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Caracterização microestrutural de ZrO2 estabilizada com Y2O3 sinterizada a partir de pós nanocristalinos / Microstructural characterization of ZrO2 stabilized with Y2O3 sinterized from nanocrystalline powders

Maxwell Pereira Cangani 16 June 2011 (has links)
Materiais cerâmicos obtidos a partir de pós nanocristalinos permitem a obtenção de excelentes propriedades após sinterização, devido à possibilidade de redução da temperatura final de sinterização com conseqüente refinamento microestrutural e excelente densificação. Nesse contexto, a zircônia tetragonal (ZrO2 (t)) tem um importante papel, pois suas características intrínsecas, tais como a transformação martensítica (ZrO2 (t-m)), permitem o desenvolvimento de excelentes propriedades, destacando-se a elevada tenacidade à fratura e resistência a flexão, tornando-a um material diferenciado visando aplicações nobres onde propriedades mecânicas e confiabilidade sejam pré-requisitos. Visando otimizar estas aplicações, se faz necessário conhecer as correlações entre as propriedades mecânicas e a microestrutura. Sendo assim, é de extrema importância promover a revelação microestrutural desses materiais, de forma padronizada e com representatividade estatística, o que exige cuidados nas técnicas de preparação ceramográfica. Nesse trabalho pretende-se caracterizar microestruturalmente cerâmicas a base de ZrO2(Y2O3) nanométrica, visando estudar os efeitos da temperatura e do tempo de sinterização na cinética de crescimento de grão. Foi definida uma rota de preparação e análise ceramográfica propondo seqüência de lixas e panos de polimento, assim como cargas e tempos em cada etapa. As amostras foram atacadas termicamente e micrografias foram obtidas. As micrografias foram processadas por rotinas de análise digital de imagens, visando definir padronizações para determinação de parâmetros microestruturais de interesse, tais como distribuição de tamanhos de grãos, densidade de grãos por unidade de área, razão de aspecto, etc. Foi estudado o efeito das condições de sinterização (temperatura final e tempo de isoterma) no crescimento de grãos. / Ceramic materials obtained from nanocrystalline powders enable the obtaining of excellent properties after sintering, due to the possibility of reducing the final sintering temperature with consequent microstructural refinement and excellent densification. In this context, tetragonal zirconia (ZrO2 (t)) has an important role, since their intrinsic characteristics, such as the martensitic transformation (ZrO2 (t-m)), allow the development of excellent properties, highlighting the high tenacity to fracture and resistance to bending, making it a differentiated material aiming noble applications where mechanical properties and reliability are prerequirements. In order to optimize these applications, it is necessary to know the correlations between the mechanical properties and microstructure. Thus, it is extremely important to promote the microstructural disclosure of these materials, in a standardized manner and with statistical representativeness, which requires care with the ceramographic preparation techniques. This work aims to microstructurally characterize ceramics based on nanometric ZrO2(Y2O3), looking for the study of the effects of the sintering temperature and time on the graingrowth kinetics. It was defined a route for ceramographic preparation and analysis proposing a sequence of sandpapers and polishing cloths, as well as loads and times at each stage. The samples were thermally etched and micrographs were obtained. The micrographs were processed through routines of digital image analysis, aiming the definition of standards for the determination of microstructural parameters of interest, such as distribution of grain sizes, density of grains per unit of area, aspect ration, and others. It was studied the effects of the sintering conditions (final temperature and time of isotherm) on the grain growth.
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Estudo da sinterização de pós nanocristalinos de ZrO2 tetragonal estabilizado com Y2O3 / Comparative study of the sintering of nanostructured and microstructured post tetragonal ZrO2 stabilized with Y2O3

Palmeira, Alexandre Alvarenga 27 June 2012 (has links)
Neste trabalho, foi estudada a sinterização de Nanoestruturas de zircônia estabilizada com ítria, ZrO2-Y2O3. Pós de ZrO2-3%mol de Y2O3 com tamanhos nanométricos e área superficial específica de 16,2 m2/g, foram compactados uniaxialmente em pressões variando entre 12,3MPa e 73,5MPa. Nestas pressões, as amostras compactadas atingiram densidade à verde entre 33% e 44,3%. Os compactos foram sinterizados por dilatometria de 1.250ºC até 1.4000C e os resultados indicaram que a temperatura de início de densificação está próxima a 1.0000C, independente da pressão de compactação aplicada. Temperaturas da ordem de 1.4000C são necessárias para a densificação total do compacto. Comparativamente pós microestruturados de ZrO2-3%mol Y2O3 (área superficial de 7,0 m2/g), foram compactados a 73,5MPa e alcançou densidade a verde de 44,2%. Este material apresentou início da retração próximo a 1.2000C, sugerindo que o uso de pós nanoestruturados reduziu a temperatura de sinterização em 2000C. A sinterização convencional dos pós nanoestruturado foi realizada em temperaturas entre 1.2500C e 1.4000C, com patamares entre 2 e 16h. Os pós microestruturados foram submetidos à sinterização em temperaturas de até 1.6000C, com os mesmos patamares. Os resultados indicaram que em todas as condições de sinterização e indiferentemente do pó utilizado, apenas a fase ZrO2 tetragonal foi encontrada. Além disso, a densidade relativa (DR) dos nanopós variou entre 92%(1.2500C-0h) e superior a 99%(acima de 1.3500C- 4h). Análises microestruturais indicaram a presença de grãos refinados com tamanho médio de 0,18?m (DR=92%,) para nanopós sinterizados a 1.2500C-0h, e tamanho médio de 0,95?m (DR=100%, 1.4000C-16h). Os pós micrométricos apresentaram tamanho de grão médio de 0,39?m (DR=98,8%) para cerâmicas sinterizadas a 1.5300C-0h e tamanho de grão médio de 1,84?m (DR=100%) para cerâmicas sinterizadas a 1.600-0h. Os expoentes de crescimento de grão calculados foram da ordem de 2,8 e 2,3 para. nanoparticulas e microparticulas, respectivametne, indicando que mecanismo de difusão pelos contornos de grão foi preponderante nos materiais estudados. Os valores de energia de ativação para o crescimento de grão calculados foram de 141,3kJ/mol e 244,7kJ/mol, respectivamente, indicando que os pós micrométricos necessitam de maior consumo energético para promover o crescimento de grão. Os resultados são discutidos em função de associar os fenômenos de densificação e crescimento de grão com o tamanho das partículas utilizadas. / We studied the sintering of nanoparticles of yttria stabilized zirconia, ZrO2-Y2O3. Powders of ZrO2-Y2O3 3 mol% with nanometric sizes and specific surface area of 16.2 m2/g, were uniaxially compacted at pressures ranging between 12.3 MPa and 73.5 MPa. Such pressures, the compressed samples reached the green density between 33% and 44.3%. The compacts were sintered by dilatometry up 1.400ºC and the results indicated that the onset temperature of densification is next to 1.000ºC, regardless of the compaction pressure applied. Temperatures of 1.400ºC are required to complete the densification of the compact. Compared microparticulate powders of ZrO2-Y2O3 3 mol% (specific surface area of 7.0 m2/g) were compressed to 73.5 MPa and green density reached 44.2%. This material exhibited the beginning of the next retraction 1.200ºC, suggesting that the use of powder nanopatticulados reduced sintering temperature of 200ºC. The conventional sintering of nanoparticle powders was undertaken at temperatures between 1.400ºC and 1.250ºC, with levels between 2 and 16h. The microparticulate powders were subjected to sintering at temperatures up to 1.600ºC with the same levels. The results indicated that under all conditions, and sintering the powder used interchangeably, only tetragonal ZrO2 phase was found. Furthermore, the relative density (RD) of nanoparticles ranged from 92% (1.250ºC- 0h) and greater than 99% (above 1.350ºC-4h). Microstructural analysis indicated the presence of refined grains with average size of 0.18 ? m (DR = 92%) for nanoparticles sintered at 1.250ºC-0h, and average size of 0.95 ?m (DR = 100%, 1.400ºC -16h). The powders were micron average grain size of 0.39 ?m (DR = 98.8%) to the sintered ceramic 1.530ºC-0h and the average grain size of 1.84 ?m (DR = 100%) of sintered ceramics the 1.600 ºC-0h. The grain growth exponents calculated were the order of 2.8 and 2.3 for nanoparticles and microparticles, respectively, and indicating that the mechanism of grain boundary diffusion was predominant in the studied materials. The values of activation energy for the grain growth were calculated 141.3 kJ/mol and 244.7 kJ/mol, respectively indicating that the powder micrometric require more energy to promote grain growth. The results are discussed in terms of the associated phenomena of densification and grain growth in the particle size used.

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