Affiliation:
1. University of Malaya
2. Universiti Malaya
3. Ceramics Technology Group
4. International Islamic University Malaysia
Abstract
The present work is on the synthesis of forsterite (Mg2SiO4) powder using talc and magnesium oxide powders as the starting materials followed by a heat treatment process. Sintering behavior and mechanical properties of the forsterite bodies were evaluated from 1200°C to 1500°C. Forsterite phase were detected in samples without any secondary phases at all sintering temperatures. A very high fracture toughness of 4.9MPa.m1/2 and Vickers hardness of 7.1GPa were measured for samples sintered at 1400°C, thus indicating the viability of this ceramic for biomedical application.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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7 articles.
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