Xuanli Wang , Jun Wang , Min Xie , Zhigang Wang , Yonghe Zhang , Xiwen Song
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Abstract
In this study, a series of (Y0.4Er0.6)3(Al1-xFex)5O12 (x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0) ceramics were prepared by solid phase synthesis. The effects of Fe doping on the phase structure, lattice occupancy, Raman shift, ionic valence state, micromorphology and thermophysical properties of the ceramics were systematically investigated. The results show that all the (Y0.4Er0.6)3(Al1-xFex)5O12 ceramics exhibit a single Y3Al5O12 phase and the valence state of iron is +3. With the increase of Fe doping concentration, both the lattice constant and cell volume gradually expand, which is attributed to the substitution of Al3+ (smaller ionic radius) by Fe3+ (larger ionic radius). This substitution induces lattice distortion that accelerates the sintering process, resulting in an increase in both ceramic density and grain size. In terms of thermophysical properties, significant improvements were observed compared to pure Y3Al5O12 and (Y0.4Er0.6)3Al5O12 ceramics. Specifically, thermal conductivity decreases, and the thermal expansion coefficient increases with higher Fe doping levels. The (Y0.4Er0.6)3(Al0.2Fe0.8)5O12 ceramic exhibits the lowest thermal conductivity (1.31 W/m·K at 1100 °C), approximately 11.5 % lower than that of (Y0.4Er0.6)3Al5O12 (1.48 W/m·K at 1100 °C). Additionally, (Y0.4Er0.6)3Fe5O12 ceramic demonstrates the highest coefficient of thermal expansion (11 × 10−6 K−1 at 1200 °C), which is around 36.3 % greater than that of (Y0.4Er0.6)3Al5O12 (8.07 × 10−6 K−1 at 1200 °C).
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Ceramics International covers the science of advanced ceramic materials. The journal encourages contributions that demonstrate how an understanding of the basic chemical and physical phenomena may direct materials design and stimulate ideas for new or improved processing techniques, in order to obtain materials with desired structural features and properties.
Ceramics International covers oxide and non-oxide ceramics, functional glasses, glass ceramics, amorphous inorganic non-metallic materials (and their combinations with metal and organic materials), in the form of particulates, dense or porous bodies, thin/thick films and laminated, graded and composite structures. Process related topics such as ceramic-ceramic joints or joining ceramics with dissimilar materials, as well as surface finishing and conditioning are also covered. Besides traditional processing techniques, manufacturing routes of interest include innovative procedures benefiting from externally applied stresses, electromagnetic fields and energetic beams, as well as top-down and self-assembly nanotechnology approaches. In addition, the journal welcomes submissions on bio-inspired and bio-enabled materials designs, experimentally validated multi scale modelling and simulation for materials design, and the use of the most advanced chemical and physical characterization techniques of structure, properties and behaviour.
Technologically relevant low-dimensional systems are a particular focus of Ceramics International. These include 0, 1 and 2-D nanomaterials (also covering CNTs, graphene and related materials, and diamond-like carbons), their nanocomposites, as well as nano-hybrids and hierarchical multifunctional nanostructures that might integrate molecular, biological and electronic components.