Materials Science - Superhard ceramics

被引：22

作者：

Brook, RJ ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Engn & Phys Sci Res Council, Swindon SN2 1ET, Wilts, England

来源：

NATURE | 1999年 / 400卷 / 6742期

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D O I：

10.1038/22422

中图分类号：

O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

Silicon nitride is an important structural ceramic because of its strength and hardness. A new cubic form of silicon nitride has been created that is more dense, more stiff and potentially considerably harder than existing forms, making it a desirable material for many applications, including cutting tools.

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