Abstract
$SiC/Si_3N_4$ composites were prepared by mixing ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$ powder to $\alpha$-SiC powder in the range of 10 to 30 vol% with 10 vol% interval. 6 wt% of $Al_2O_3$ and $Y_2O_3$ were also added respectively as sintering aids. Then, pressureless sintering was performed at 1,78$0^{\circ}C$ for 2 hours in $N_2$ gas. In the case of adding 20 vol% of ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$ powder, the relative desity to theoretical value and the flexutal strength were 92 % and 3,560 MPa, respectively. The smallest relative worn amount thereof was $2.68{\times}10^{-3}\;mm^2$ for 20 vol% ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$. The composite containing 30 vol % of ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$ powder showed the highest fracture toughness $(K_{1c})$ of $4.9\;MN/m^{3/2}$, although the reduction of the wear resistance due to the effect of the pores was observed.
$\alpha$-SiC에 ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$ 를 10~30 vol%까지 10 vol% 간격으로 혼합하고 소결 조제로$Al_2O_3$와$Y_2O_3$를 각각 6wt% 로 첨가하여 $1,780^{\circ}C$에서 2시간동안 질소 분위기에서 상압소결하여 $Si_3N_4$ 복합체를 제조하였다. 상대 이론 밀도 및 꺽임 강도는 ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$를 20 vol% 첨가하였을 때 92% 및 3,560 MPa로 가장 우수하였으며, 비마모량도 $2.68{\times}10^{-3}\;mm^2$ 으로 가장 작았다. 그리고, 파괴 인성$(K_{1c})$)은 ${\alpha}-Si_3N_4$를 30vol% 첨가하였을 때 $4.9\;MN/m^{3/2}$로 가장 좋았으나 이 경우 기공의 영향으로 내마모성은 저하된 것을 확인할 수 있었다.