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In view of the importance for phase relationships, preparation and properties, details of the structures of O’-sialons and β’-sialons have been studied. In addition to conventional powder x-ray diffraction, more recently developed techniques have been used: Neutron powder diffraction for determination of site occupancies; MAS NMR and EXAFS to study local atomic arrangements. The results are compared to literature data from related work. It is proposed that there exists a certain degree of local ordering in O’- and β’-sialon structures, and that this sets limits on the ranges of solid solubility for the two phases. This may also affect the strength of sialon grains in the matrix.
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Sjöberg, J., Pompe, R. (1992). Structural Details of Sialons — Their Influence on Phase Stability. In: Carlsson, R., Johansson, T., Kahlman, L. (eds) 4th International Symposium on Ceramic Materials and Components for Engines. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2882-7_24
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