Trans Tech Publications, Materials Science Forum, (727-728), p. 1334-1339, 2012
DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.727-728.1334
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Oxide ceramics show better oxidation resistance at high temperatures than other ceramics; however they are more susceptible to plastic deformation at elevated temperatures [. If their high temperature mechanical properties could be improved, they would be expected to open a wide range of applications as structural material [2, 3]. Several studies have revealed [4, 5] the potential use of YAG oxides as reinforcing component oxide in a ceramic matrix. Both YAG and Al2O3 have similar thermal expansion coefficient and they are chemically stable because of their low O2 vapor pressure. In addition, there is no solid state phase transition as the temperature rises, but the eutectic reaction at 1826°C with Al2O3 molar concentration of 81.5% and 18.5% for Y2O3 which enable a fusion processing, turning the Al2O3-YAG composites very attractive. This eutectic reaction is possible in the restrictive composition from 18.5 to 20.5 mol% Y2O3 [6].