| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Manufacturing and Processing of Advanced Ceramic Materials
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| Presentation Title |
Pressureless Sintered SiC Formed via Thermoplastic Fugitive Binders for High-temperature Applications |
| Author(s) |
Rodrigo Orta Guerra, Olivia Brandt, Rodney Trice, Jeffrey Youngblood |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Rodrigo Orta Guerra |
| Abstract Scope |
Silicon carbide (SiC) has been identified as an ideal candidate material for high temperature applications due to its good strength, excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation. Commercial applications require the capability to manufacture complex shapes at low cost and high sintered densities for mechanical integrity. SiC mixed with thermoplastics offers an alternative to mold and extrude ceramics at temperatures below 150°C. In this study, the effect of different loading volumes of SiC on a thermoplastic blend composed of Poly-(Isobutyl Methacrylate), Polyethylene Glycol, Heavy Mineral Oil and Ethylene Ethyl Acrylate was investigated to determine physical and mechanical properties after binder removal and sintering. |