Jolina A. Padunan Bscere 3-A

Jolina A.
Padunan
BSCERE 3-A
Thermo-Mechanical properties
(a review research paper)
Ceramic Materials Based on Clay and Soapstone Waste Thermo-Mechanical Properties
and Application
Published: 2020
Argument :
In order to assess the feasibility of utilizing soapstone waste, which is generated during the
production of stone blocks for fireplaces and other energy-saving devices, the effect of its
addition to clay on the technological and thermal properties of ceramic materials was
investigated. Two local clays and soapstone processing waste were characterized using XRD,
SEM-EDS, XRF, DTA-TG, and granulometric analysis. The linear firing shrinkage, water
absorption, density flexural strength, conductivity, specific heat capacity, and thermal shock
resistance of the fired ceramic samples were analyzed. The results have shown that addition of
soapstone waste to clay in an amount of 40 wt.% increases flexural strength, enhances thermal
stability, and, additionally, reduces the thermal conductivity of the experimental samples. The
technological properties of the final product meet the standard requirements for ceramic tiles.
Conclusions:
1. The results obtained from the study have demonstrated the potential utilization of local
Cambrian and Vending clays by the addition of soapstone processing waste to produce high-
strength ceramics with a flexural strength of 37.54 MPa and high thermal resistance. The ceramic
samples withstand more than 18 thermal shock cycles without surface damage and exhibit a low
thermal conductivity of 0.05–0.8 W/m·K.
2. An assessment of the physical and mechanical properties of products fired at 1100 ◦C has
shown that the optimal ratio of clay and soapstone waste in the ceramic mixture is 60/40%.
3. The increase in mechanical strength and thermal stability of the produced ceramics is closely
related to the formation and enrichment of a glassy phase, enstatite, and drop- side as a result of
processes such as decomposition, recrystallization, and interaction of minerals comprising raw
materials during firing.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the recycling of soapstone processing waste in clay ceramic
products (tiles, bricks) is possible with the introduction of additives of approximately 30%–40%
by weight. This statement is based solely on the technological characteristics of local Vendian
and Cambrian hydromica clays. The production of ceramic products with the addition of
soapstone processing waste could solve the problem of waste disposal and expand the product
range of enterprises engaged in the manufacturing of fireplaces and stoves.
Review Study on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Ceramic Materials for
Future Aerospace Applications
Published: January 18, 2023
Argument:
Theoretical strength, including flexural strength, is crucial in determining the strength of a
material, as it is directly proportional to the decrease in elastic modulus, influencing its resistance
to deformation and fracture. Ceramic materials’ strength is influenced by various factors
including microstructure, internal faults, sample size, environmental conditions, tension, and
stress. The microstructure of ceramic materials decreases as porosity increases, leading to
increased stress concentration and a decrease in strength. Bending strength, a strength index, is
affected by sample size, particularly thickness. The thickness of the specimen affects the test
strength value, with larger stress gradients resulting in stronger bending strength. Temperature
also plays a role in ceramic material strength, with most materials having strong high
temperature resistance. Brittle-transition transition temperatures vary among .
Conclusion:
They have strong high temperature resistance and can be held under compression. Ceramics
have a large variation value due to their porosity. Metal alloys have thermal expansion
coefficients ranging from 10 to 30 x 10-6/k, allowing them to retain their physical integrity over
long service lives. Thermal shock failure is a prominent failure mode in ceramics, causing over a
third of rejections. The Vickers Scale is used to determine ceramic hardness.
Study on the preparation and mechanical properties of purple ceramic
Published: 2023
Argument:
This paper aims at preparing a smart wearable purple ceramic that meet the color
requirements of purple smart wear in the market after using zirconate neodymium as a
chromogenic agent. However, the mechanical performance of zirconate neodymium purple
ceramic is not satisfactory, especially it has an extremely low fracture toughness. To solve this, a
3 mol% stabilized zirconia (3YSZ) is added to zirconate neodymium in the preparation of
multiphase ceramics to improve its mechanical properties. In this experiment, a series of ceramic
samples with addition of increasing amount of 3YSZ 0, 20, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80% were
prepared in the 1400–1500 °C sintering temperature range. It was found that at the same
temperature, the mechanical properties of the ceramic samples gradually improved with the
increase in the 3YSZ content. Moreover, with the same content, the mechanical properties of the
ceramic samples gradually improved with the decrease in temperature.
Conclusion:
The results show that when 3YSZ has a mass fraction of 80% and is sintered at 1400 °C, the
fracture toughness of the prepared ceramic samples reaches 8.15 MPa‧m1/2, which is nearly
two times higher than that of the monolithic neodymium zirconate 2.57 MPa‧m1/2. The
Vickers hardness of the prepared ceramic samples reached 12.93 GPa, which is nearly 88%
higher than the undoped neodymium zirconate. This indicates that the samples can be applied in
smart wearables, such as mobile phone backplane, with a certain practical signifcance for
engineering toughening of zirconate ceramics.
Investigation on thermo-mechanical performance of fully ceramic microencapsulated fuel
Published: 2021
Argument:
The thermo-mechanical behaviors, coupled with irradiation behaviors (including irradiation-
induced dimensional change (IIDC), heat generation, conduction, thermal expansion, creep,
burnup, and gap/plenum pressure, etc.), were developed to investigate the thermal and
mechanical characteristics of TRISO-based FCM Fuel. A simplified model of TRISO fuel
particles was established and validated. After that, a full 3D modeling of FCM fuel pellet with
typical packing fractions was realized by an optimized stochastic strategy. A numerical method
was validated and successfully applied to realize the simulations of a FCM fuel pellet. Two
different thermal boundaries, namely fixed particle power and fixed pellet power, were
performed to investigate the irradiation behavior of FCM fuel. Moreover, the effects of burnup,
particle spacing, no fuel zone width and other key parameters were well studied and investigated.
The performed calculation showed that temperature and stress in matrix and TRISO are both
positively correlated with the packing fraction. It's worth noting that compared with the cases of
fixed particle power, cases of fixed pellet power may lead to higher fuel temperature and higher
stress
Conclusion:
In this study, a finite element method (FEM) model for FCM thermo- mechanical
performances analysis was presented. The thermo-mechanical behaviors, coupled with
irradiation behaviors (including irradiation-induced dimensional change (IIDC), heat generation,
conduction, thermal expansion, creep, burnup, and gap/plenum pressure, etc.), were developed to
investigate the thermal and mechanical characteristics of TRISO-based FCM Fuel.

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