Ceramic Properties and Fracture Mechanics
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Which mechanism allows for stress amplification in ceramics?

  • Plastic deformation
  • Elastic deformation
  • Viscous flow
  • Brittle fracture (correct)

Ceramics generally exhibit plastic deformation before fracture occurs.

False (B)

What phenomenon occurs when non-crystalline ceramics undergo plastic deformation?

  • Slipping of dislocations
  • Transverse bending
  • Viscous flow (correct)
  • Converging cracks

What does the term 'fracture toughness' refer to in ceramics?

<p>The ability of a ceramic material to resist fracture when a crack is present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The viscosity of a non-crystalline ceramic increases as temperature increases.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ceramics demonstrate higher strengths in _____ than in tension.

<p>compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ceramic properties with their definitions:

<p>Fracture Strength = Depends on the presence of flaws and treatment techniques Creep Behavior = Deformation under sustained load over time Viscosity = Resistance to flow in non-crystalline materials Hardness Measurement = Assessment of resistance to indentation and scratching</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between porosity and the modulus of elasticity in ceramics?

<p>The modulus of elasticity decreases with increasing volume fraction porosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Creep deformation in ceramics occurs as a result of exposure to __________ at elevated temperatures.

<p>stresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fracture occurs along the grain boundaries in ceramics?

<p>Intergranular fracture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the hardness measurement technique to their descriptions:

<p>Vickers = Uses a diamond indenter to measure hardness Knoop = Employs an elongated pyramidal indenter for hardness testing Mohs = Ranks minerals based on their scratch resistance Brinell = Uses a hardened steel ball to determine hardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cracks in crystalline ceramics always propagate through grains.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for ceramics' hardness and brittleness?

<p>Limited slip systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do very small flaws affect ceramics under tensile stress?

<p>They act as stress-raisers that amplify the applied tensile stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a crack's stress intensity factor exceeds _____, crack propagation can occur.

<p>K_IC</p> Signup and view all the answers

Porosity has a beneficial influence on the elastic properties of ceramics.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of 10 vol% porosity on the flexural strength of ceramics?

<p>It decreases the flexural strength by 50% compared to nonporous ceramics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of ceramic deformation with their respective behaviors:

<p>Brittle Fracture = Characterized by sudden failure with little energy absorption Plastic Deformation = Permanent change of shape without fracture Viscous Flow = Deformation that occurs slowly under high stress Elastic Deformation = Reversible change in shape when stress is removed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of thermal tempering on ceramic materials?

<p>It improves fracture strength. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The mechanism by which crystalline ceramics deform involves the motion of __________.

<p>dislocations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Static fatigue can lead to slow crack propagation in ceramics.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Creep behavior in ceramics is most similar to which other material?

<p>Metal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'creep behavior' in ceramics refer to?

<p>Deformation that occurs under sustained load over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hardness measurement in ceramics is typically conducted easily and accurately.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hardness measurement techniques in ceramics help assess resistance to _____ and _____ .

<p>indentation, scratching</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the viscosity of non-crystalline ceramics as the temperature increases?

<p>It decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The stress level at which fracture occurs in ceramics can be represented by the equation __________.

<p>$𝜎_f ∝ r_m^{0.5}$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the radius of curvature at the crack tip play?

<p>It influences the degree of stress amplification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true concerning the mechanisms of plastic deformation in ceramics?

<p>Non-crystalline ceramics undergo deformation through viscous flow. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Brittle Fracture of Ceramics

Ceramics fracture without significant plastic deformation, due to crack formation and propagation perpendicular to the applied load.

Crack Propagation (Crystalline)

Cracks in crystalline ceramics can travel through grains (transgranular) or along grain boundaries (intergranular).

Stress Concentration from Flaws (ceramics)

Small flaws in ceramics significantly increase stress at their tips, leading to crack initiation.

Stress Amplification (Equation)

Stress at the crack tip (σm) is larger than the applied stress (σ₀) and depends on crack length and tip curvature: σm = 2 * σ₀ * √(a/ρt).

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Fracture Toughness

A material's resistance to fracture when a crack is present.

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Plane Strain Fracture Toughness (KIc)

A measure of a ceramic's resistance to crack propagation, KIc = Yσ√πa, where Y depends on geometry, σ is the stress, and a is the crack length.

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Crack Propagation Condition (KIc)

If KIC > Yσ√πa, crack propagation won't happen; if lower, propagation is possible under static stress (static fatigue).

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Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)

A fracture mechanism that can happen under certain environmental conditions involving cracks.

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Factors Affecting Fracture Strength (ceramics)

The fracture strength of ceramic materials depends on flaws (cracks), fabrication methods, and treatments, as well as size and stress application time.

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Strength in Compression vs Tension (ceramics)

Ceramics are stronger in compression than in tension.

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Thermal Tempering (ceramics)

A technique to enhance the fracture strength of ceramics.

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Fractography

The study of fracture surfaces to determine the cause of failure in ceramics.

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Crack Propagation Path

The specific direction and rate at which a crack advances across a material.

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Failure Analysis (ceramics)

Identifying the location, type, and source of cracking in ceramics.

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Ceramic Fracture (Fractography)

The study of how ceramic materials fracture, tracing crack origins and propagation paths.

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Crack Nucleation (Fractography)

The starting point of a crack in a ceramic material, often where stress converges.

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Crack Propagation

The process of a crack growing larger in a ceramic material.

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Flexural Strength

The strength of a ceramic material when bent.

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Three-Point Bending Test

A method used to measure flexural strength of ceramics.

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Modulus of Rupture

Another name for flexural strength.

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Stress Concentration

A phenomenon where stress is amplified at a specific point in a material, increasing the probability of cracking.

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Porosity in Ceramics

Void spaces between ceramic powder particles, reducing strength and elasticity.

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Creep in Ceramics

The time-dependent deformation of ceramics under stress at high temperatures.

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Hardness of Ceramics

Resistance to indentation, often measured by Vickers or Knoop tests.

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Plastic Deformation (Crystalline Ceramics)

Change in shape of crystalline ceramics by dislocation movement.

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Plastic Deformation (Non-crystalline Ceramics)

Change in shape, occurring through viscous flow, like honey.

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Viscosity

Resistance to flow, a measure of a non-crystalline ceramic’s resistance to deformation.

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Elastic Behavior (Ceramics)

The property of a ceramic material to return to its original shape after a stress is removed.

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Stress-Strain Curve

A graphical representation of how a material deforms when a force is applied.

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Study Notes

Ceramic Properties

  • Ceramics exhibit brittle fracture, a characteristic failure mode.
  • Crystalline or non-crystalline ceramics fracture before plastic deformation.
  • Brittle fracture involves crack formation and propagation perpendicular to the applied load.
  • Crack growth in crystalline ceramics can be transgranular (through grains) or intergranular (along grain boundaries).
  • Transgranular cracks propagate along planes of high atomic density.
  • Small flaws in ceramics act as stress concentrators, amplifying applied tensile stress.
  • No plastic deformation mechanism diverts crack formation in ceramics.
  • For monolithic ceramics, the degree of stress amplification depends on crack length and tip radius of curvature.
  • The magnitude of the nominal applied tensile stress (σm) is related to the material's stress amplification (σo) by a formula involving the radius of curvature (pt) and crack length (a).
  • Fracture toughness quantifies a ceramic material's resistance to fracture when a crack is present.
  • Plane strain fracture toughness (KIc) is a dimensionless parameter dependent on specimen and crack geometry, applied stress, and crack length (a).
  • Ceramics demonstrate higher strengths in compression than in tension.
  • Fracture strength can be improved by thermal tempering.
  • Fractography examines the cause of ceramic fracture.
  • Fractography analyzes the location, type, and source of the cracking-initiating flaw and determines the path of crack propagation and microscopic features of the fracture surface.
  • After nucleation, cracks accelerate until a critical velocity is reached and then branch.
  • Fractography determines the nucleation site by tracing back to where a set of cracks converges.
  • The rate of crack acceleration increases with rising stress.
  • During crack propagation, cracks interact with the microstructure, revealing information about the cracking origin, and applied stress.
  • Stress-strain behavior is typically studied using the transverse bending test, which is needed because of the difficulty in obtaining universal specimens.
  • The method uses a three-point loading scheme to measure flexural strength, also known as the modulus of rupture.
  • The flexural strength formula for a rectangular cross section is determined by dividing the load at fracture (Ff) by the distance between support points (L) and the cross-section's dimensions (2bd2).
  • The formula for a circular cross section is calculated by dividing the load at fracture by the cross-sectional area and radius.
  • Table 12.5 demonstrates flexural strength and modulus of elasticity for several ceramics.
  • Elastic behavior in ceramics, measured using flexure tests, is comparable to tensile test results for metals.
  • Moduli of elasticity for ceramics are higher than those of metals.
  • Plastic deformation in crystalline ceramics occurs through the motion of dislocations.
  • The difficulty of slip in these materials is due to ionic bonding and few slip systems.
  • Electrostatic repulsion between similarly charged ions makes slip difficult.
  • High covalent bonding and limited slip systems also contribute to the difficulty of slip.
  • Non-crystalline ceramics experience plastic deformation via viscous flow, depending proportionately on applied stress.
  • Viscosity measures the resistance of a noncrystalline ceramic to deformation, decreasing as the temperature increases owing to reduced bonding magnitude.
  • Porosity inside ceramics negates the material's elastic properties and strength.
  • The magnitude of the modulus of elasticity (E) decreases with increasing volume fraction porosity (P) using the formula E = Eo(1 - 1.9P + 0.9P2).
  • Pores act as stress concentrators thus reducing the cross-sectional area affected by a load, impacting the ability of the ceramic to withstand bending.
  • Hardness measurements in ceramics, especially accurate ones, are difficult to conduct.
  • Techniques like Vickers and Knoop are used in measuring hardness with pyramidal-shaped indenters.
  • Creep deformation occurs in ceramics exposed to elevated temperatures and stress.
  • Creep behavior in ceramics is similar to that of metals.

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