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SiC whisker reinforced alumina composites exhibit significant improvements in mechanical properties, such as strength and fracture toughness. These composites are typically densified by pressure-assisted sintering (i.e. hot-pressing) with SiC whisker contents ranging from 10 to 30 vol.%. Cutting tools for high nickel alloys are the major application, but other wear and structural uses are also being developed.
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Tiegs, T. (2005). SiC Whisker Reinforced Alumina. In: Bansal, N.P. (eds) Handbook of Ceramic Composites. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23986-3_13
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