Potential applications of a toughened silicon-based alloy
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, 2008. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 21-22). === Silicon has long been used as an alloying element in various metal alloys, in engineered ceramics, and in the semiconductor industry....
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ndltd-MIT-oai-dspace.mit.edu-1721.1-453852019-05-02T16:35:01Z Potential applications of a toughened silicon-based alloy Lei, Wang S Christopher A. Schuh. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering. Materials Science and Engineering. Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 21-22). Silicon has long been used as an alloying element in various metal alloys, in engineered ceramics, and in the semiconductor industry. However, due to its intrinsic low fracture toughness, it is generally perceived as a poor choice of material for mechanical applications. This study explores some potential short and long term applications for a new type of castable silicon-rich alloy with an increased fracture toughness, by utilizing several different material selection indices. by Wang S. Lei. M.Eng. 2009-04-29T17:33:59Z 2009-04-29T17:33:59Z 2008 2008 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/45385 317399422 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 22 leaves application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, 2008. === Includes bibliographical references (leaves 21-22). === Silicon has long been used as an alloying element in various metal alloys, in engineered ceramics, and in the semiconductor industry. However, due to its intrinsic low fracture toughness, it is generally perceived as a poor choice of material for mechanical applications. This study explores some potential short and long term applications for a new type of castable silicon-rich alloy with an increased fracture toughness, by utilizing several different material selection indices. === by Wang S. Lei. === M.Eng. |
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