Mechanical properties SiC ceramics sintered under high pressure
Hardness characteristics
Sample |
Lattice parameter, Å |
Hardness (HV10.0), GPa |
Fracture toughness, MPa m1/2 |
b -SiC |
4.359 |
26.5 |
4.45 |
b -SiC-C |
4.353 |
40.5 |
9.11 |
Hardness dependence on indentor load