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Synthesis and structural and mechanical properties of nanobioceramic (α-Al2O3)

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The structural and mechanical properties of the nanostructured alpha-alumina (α-Al2O3) compact powders, formed by calcination of aluminum hydroxide (Al2(OH)6) gibbsite at different temperatures (100–1100 °C), followed by uniaxial pressing and subsequently hot isostatically pressed (HIP), were investigated using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and type ball-on-disk oscillating tribometer. X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that the transformation sequence involves the formation of κ-Al2O3 as an intermediate phase between χ- and α-Al2O3. The crystallite size of calcined alumina (α-Al2O3) was as small as 8 nm after calcination at 1100 °C. The sliding friction and wear rate were lower in the nanocrystalline samples calcined at 1100 °C at same applied load (3, 6, or 10 N). The enhanced friction and wear resistance were endorsed to have fin microstructure similar to the sample calcined at 1100 °C.

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  1. Matter Sciences DeYpartment, ABBES Laghrour University, P.O 1252, 40004, Khenchela, Algeria

    Naouel Hezil

  2. The Laboratory of Engineering and Advanced Materials Science, Khenchela University, Khenchela, Algeria

    Naouel Hezil

  3. Mechanical Engineering Department, ABBES Laghrour University, P.O 1252, 40004, Khenchela, Algeria

    Mamoun Fellah

  4. Tribology & Materials group, laboratory of foundry, Annaba University, PO 12, 2300, Annaba, Algeria

    Mamoun Fellah

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Hezil, N., Fellah, M. Synthesis and structural and mechanical properties of nanobioceramic (α-Al2O3). J Aust Ceram Soc 55, 1167–1175 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41779-019-00333-7

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