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Testing of ceramics parts
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Testing of ceramics parts

Testing of ceramics parts

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Hi,

I am planning to use a ceramic component (Alumina 99.7%) for one of my projects. I need to test the following of the same :-

(1) Composition :- Though the supplier claims that the alumina content is 99.7%, I would like to know the best method to test the same.

(2) Hardness (Wear Resistance) :- This is critically important for the application. Need to know the relevant standards / methods to test the hardness / wear resistance of ceramic components .

Could anyone help me out by providing the information as mentioned above.

Thanks in advance.

Pras

  

RE: Testing of ceramics parts

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Quantative analysis for bulk/elemental composition of inorganic solids like ceramics and glasses can be performed using a number of different methods.  All of the following methods are capable of reporting major/minor elements, as well as trace elements:

AAS - Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
ICP-AES - Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
OES - Optical Emission Spectroscopy
SSMS - Spark Source Mass Spectrometry

Major component is > 10 weight (mass) %
Minor component is 0.1 to 10 weight %
Trace component is 1 to 1000 ppm or 0.0001 to 0.1 weight %

The following are ASTM test methods that may be of use to you for information regarding hardness and wear testing.  

ASTM C 1326 - 99 Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Advanced Ceramics

ASTM C 1327 - 99 Standard Test Method for Vickers Indentation Hardness of Advanced Ceramics

ASTM C 501 - 84 Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by the Taber Abraser

ASTM C 1243 - 93 Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Deep Abrasive Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by Rotating Disc

You can obtain these standards directly from ASTM at http://www.astm.org .

An excellent article on hardness testing of ceramics appeared in the August 1998 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes.  You can to obtain a copy of this article (hardcopy or possibly electronically) from ASM International using the following link: http://www.asminternational.org/Template.cfm?Section=SearchArchives&template=JournalAbstractDetail.cfm&AbstractID=4868

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