Mechanical properties of Si3N4 – graphene composites sintered by SPS method

Silicon nitride powder with a small addition of magnesium oxide and yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia fine particles was used as a starting material. Multilayer graphene nanoplatelets were used as filler for silicon nitride based composites. G...

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Investigation of mechanical properties and coefficients of sound insulation of innovative silicone composite material

A new non-combustible, non-flammable, waterproof, long-lasting, heat-insulating composite material was made of glass foam granules (derived from glass waste) and a hydraulic inorganic binder in the form of a white Portland cement solution (CE...

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The evaluation of microporosity and mechanical properties in high strength aluminum alloys with the use of numerical analysis and computed tomography

One of the aspects of sustainable development is the reduction of the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere. This could be achieved for example by the reduction of fuel consumption. That is why the research for the new construction and...

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Viscous flow features of amorphous Zr65(Ni,Pd)35 alloy

Viscous flow behavior of amorphous Zr65(Ni,Pd)35 alloy has been studied at a heating rate of 20 K/min. The viscosity experimental results are interpreted on the basis of the free volume model. The values of the model paramete...

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A comparison of the oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen content in ductile iron castings and their effect on microstructure and mechanical properties

Two different spheroidization methods were compared in terms of the effect they may have on gas content (oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen) in ductile iron castings and process efficiency.Two methods of cast iron treatment were investigated, i.e...

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