Machining damage in silicon nitride ceramics

This Thesis is primarily concerned with the effects of abrasive machining (diamond grinding) and diamond indentation on the fracture properties of a range of silicon nitride materials. Test specimens machined to surface finishes representative of those found on Aero Gas Turbine components were produ...

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Main Author: Quinn, R. W.
Published: University of Surrey 1992
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.305022