Article: Research on metals discussed by scientists at University of Seoul.

According to a study from Seoul, South Korea, "Beta-SiC powder samples containing 1 wt.% alpha-SiC as a seed and 10 vol.% AlN-Sc2O3 as a sintering additive were hot-pressed at 1900 degrees C for 1 h and subsequently annealed at 2000 degrees C for I h, 3 h and 6 h. When the annealing time was increased, the microstructure changed from equiaxed to elongated grains, which resulted in a self-reinforced microstructure consisting of elongated grains (hexagonal platelet grains in 3-dimensions)."

"The development of a self-reinforced microstructure resulted in significant improvement in toughness. However, the improved toughness was offset by a reduction in strength," ...

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