Effect of ZrO₂ Content on Microstructure Evolution and Sintering Properties of (Tb_0.7Lu_0.3)₂O₃ Magneto-Optic Transparent Ceramics

In this paper, (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 magneto-optical transparent ceramics with different ZrO2 doping levels (0~5 at%) were prepared by hydrogen sintering and sequential HIP technique using ZrO2 as a sintering aid. The effect of ZrO2 doping content on the microstructure and optical properties of (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 ceramics was analyzed. We found that the optimal doping content of ZrO2 was 3 at%. The transmittance of 3 at% ZrO2-doped (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 ceramics at the wavelength of 1064 nm was 74.84 %, and the Verdet constant was approximately 275.28 rad·T−1·m−1 at the wavelength of 650 nm

Effect of ZrO2 Content on Microstructure Evolution and Sintering Properties of (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 Magneto-Optic Transparent Ceramics

In this paper, (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 magneto-optical transparent ceramics with different ZrO2 doping levels (0~5 at%) were prepared by hydrogen sintering and sequential HIP technique using ZrO2 as a sintering aid. The effect of ZrO2 doping content on the microstructure and optical properties of (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 ceramics was analyzed. We found that the optimal doping content of ZrO2 was 3 at%. The transmittance of 3 at% ZrO2-doped (Tb0.7Lu0.3)2O3 ceramics at the wavelength of 1064 nm was 74.84 %, and the Verdet constant was approximately 275.28 rad·T−1·m−1 at the wavelength of 650 nm

Microstructure, Interface and Strengthening Mechanism of Ni-CNTs/AZ91 Magnesium Matrix Composites

Ni-CNTs/AZ91 magnesium matrix composites were fabricated by ultrasound treatment combined with a semi-solid stirred method for the first time. The agglomerated spherical Ni-CNTs transferred from spherical shape to clear tubular shape after pre-dispersion treatment. For the Ni-CNTs/AZ91 magnesium matrix composite prepared by semi-solid stirring followed by ultrasonic treatment, Ni-CNTs were evenly distributed in the magnesium matrix or wrapped on the β (Mg17Al12) phase. Mg2Ni were formed at the interface of the magnesium matrix and CNTs by in-situ reaction, which significantly improved the interface bonding strength of CNTs and the Mg matrix. The tensile strength and elongation of 1.0wt.% Ni-CNTs/AZ91 magnesium matrix composites were improved by 36% and 86%, respectively, compared with those of AZ91 matrix alloy. After Ni-CNTs were added to AZ91 matrix alloy, more dimples were observed at the fracture surface. The fracture behavior of Ni-CNTs/AZ91 composite was transformed from a cleavage fracture of AZ91 matrix alloy to a quasi-cleavage fracture. Meanwhile, the CNTs dispersed near the fracture showed a “pull-out” state, which would effectively bear and transfer loads. The strengthening mechanism of CNTs was also discussed