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Abstract
This work investigated sintering procedures for high-porosity alumina ceramic cores fabricated by digital light processing 3D-printing. Results showed that increasing sintering temperature reduced cristobalite while enhancing mullite formation. Flexural strength initially increased then declined with temperature, exhibiting an inverse relationship with porosity. Faster heating rates (up to 4°C/min) decreased mullite content and size, yielding peak strength of 23.73 MPa. Extended holding time reduced porosity but caused strength to first increase then decrease, peaking at 29.06 MPa. Optimal performance was achieved at 1450°C with 4°C/min heating and 120 min hold, producing cores with 28.28 MPa strength, 41.40% porosity, and 2.15 g/cm3 density. The process successfully balanced high porosity and mechanical properties at reduced temperatures.
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The International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology publishes cutting edge applied research and development work focused on commercialization of engineered ceramics, products and processes. The publication also explores the barriers to commercialization, design and testing, environmental health issues, international standardization activities, databases, and cost models. Designed to get high quality information to end-users quickly, the peer process is led by an editorial board of experts from industry, government, and universities. Each issue focuses on a high-interest, high-impact topic plus includes a range of papers detailing applications of ceramics. Papers on all aspects of applied ceramics are welcome including those in the following areas:
Nanotechnology applications;
Ceramic Armor;
Ceramic and Technology for Energy Applications (e.g., Fuel Cells, Batteries, Solar, Thermoelectric, and HT Superconductors);
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Functional Materials;
Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings;
Bioceramic Applications;
Green Manufacturing;
Ceramic Processing;
Glass Technology;
Fiber optics;
Ceramics in Environmental Applications;
Ceramics in Electronic, Photonic and Magnetic Applications;