Abstract
The thermal‐stress resistance and fracture‐strength behavior of TiC and WC after severe thermal shocking were investigated. The damage‐resistance parameter, (XIc/δf)2, for both carbides was determined over a wide range of loading rates and temperatures. The fracture‐strength behavior of these two carbides in the quenching temperature range of 25° to 800°C follows Has‐selman's model for an instantaneous strength loss at a critical quenching temperature. When WC was shocked at temperatures > 800°C, it exhibited higher retained strengths because of its higher (KIc/δf)2 values at these temperatures. The effects of specimen size and repeated thermal shocks on retained strength and critical quenching temperature for these carbides were also investigated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 491-494 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 11-12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 1976 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Materials Chemistry