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Dr Ian Brown placing O-Sialon samples in the isostatic press. Before high temperature firing, the O-Sialon sample is compacted using an isostatic press. This ensures that the sample particles are tightly packed together prior to sintering.

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    Developing O-Sialons

    Sialons – based on the elements silicon (Si), aluminium (Al), oxygen (O) and nitrogen (N) – are a relatively new family of advanced ceramic materials. Some have high thermal resistance, some have ...

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    Ceramics – introduction

    The term ‘ceramic’ comes from the Greek word meaning ‘pottery’ – these clay-based domestic wares, art objects and building products are familiar to us all – but pottery is just one part of the ...

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    Dr Ian Brown

    Position: Formerly Senior research scientist, Industrial Research Limited (IRL). Currently Manager of the Advanced Materials Group, Callaghan Innovation. Field: Materials research Dr Ian Brown ...

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