Research

Sintering, Microstructure & Densification

Key Topics: Sintering kinetics, particle size effects, surface area evolution, porosity, heating rate.

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  • Delia & Carty (2023) – Limitations on the Sintering of Graded Particle Systems

Examines how particle size grading impacts densification, identifying a limit beyond which sintering is hindered by spatial particle arrangements.

  • Delia & Carty (2023) – Surface Area Reduction During the Sintering of Alumina

Explores thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of sintering, emphasizing how reductions in surface area can indicate microstructural evolution and processing effectiveness.

  • Stevens & Carty (2022) – Role of Heating Rate on Sintering of Glass Powders

Investigates the impact of ramp rate on final density and glass microstructure, offering insight for optimizing thermal schedules.

  • Lam, DeCarlo & Carty (2007) – Glass Melts as Indicators for Liquid Phase Sintering in Alumina

Demonstrates how observing glass melt behavior can predict sintering onset and assist in phase control during alumina processing.