• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2014

Purpose: Generally dental technicians clinically decide the sintering temperature of zirconia artificial teeth to match the color of the teeth. However, the sintering temperature influence the microstructure and mechanical strength of ceramic body. In this study, to evaluate the free choice of sintering temperature which leads to color the problems in zirconia false teeth, the variation of microstructure, mechanical strength, and colortone of zirconia ceramics according to the change of sintering temperature was investigated. Methods: Bar type specimens were prepared from commercial zirconia blocks by cutting and polishing into $0.8cm(L){\times}1.0cm(W){\times}4.8cm(H)$. Specimens were fired from 1,400 to $1,700^{\circ}C$ at $50^{\circ}C$ intervals and held for 1hour at highest temperature. Apparent porosity, water absorption, firing shrinkage, bulk density, bend strength, whiteness were tested. Microstructures were observed by SEM. Results: When fired above $1450^{\circ}C$, all specimens showed 0% apparent porosity and water absorption, 20% firing shrinkage, and $6.1g/cm^3$ bulk density regardless of firing temperatures. SEM photomicrographs showed grain growth of zirconia occurred above $1,600^{\circ}C$. Whiteness was also largely changed above this temperature. Maximum bend strength of 1,05MPa was obtained at $1,550^{\circ}C$. Bend strength lowered slightly above this temperature and showed $950{\ss}\acute{A}$ at $1,700^{\circ}C$. Conclusion: In order to fit the colortone of zirconia artificial teeth, arbitrary choice of firing temperature higher than $1,500^{\circ}C$, up to $1,700^{\circ}C$ did not influence the mechanical strength.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.313-319
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• 2021

Understanding of effects of changes in the particle size of the matrix material on the mullite whisker growth during the production of porous mullite is crucial for better design of new porous ceramics materials in different applications. Commercially, raw materials such as Al₂O₃/SiO₂ and Al(OH)₃/SiO₂ are used as starting materials, while AlF₃ is added to fabricate porous mullite through reaction sintering process. When Al₂O₃ is used as a starting material, a porous microstructure can be identified, but a more developed needle shaped microstructure is identified in the specimen using Al(OH)₃, which has excellent reactivity. The specimen using Al₂O₃/SiO₂ composite powder does not undergo mulliteization even at 1,400 ℃, but the specimen using the Al(OH)₃/SiO₂ composite powder had already formed complete mullite whiskers from the particle size specimen milled for 3 h at 1,100 ℃. As a result, the change in sintering temperature does not significantly affect formation of microstructures. As the particle size of the matrix materials, Al₂O₃ and Al(OH)₃, decreases, the porosity tends to decrease. In the case of the Al(OH)₃/SiO₂ composite powder, the highest porosity obtained is 75 % when the particle size passes through a milling time of 3 h. The smaller the particle size of Al(OH)₃ is and the more the long/short ratio of the mullite whisker phase decreases, the higher the density becomes.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.258-263
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• 2022

Porous ceramics have the advantages of low density, low thermal conductivity, and excellent mechanical properties. Among porous ceramic manufacturing methods, the replica template method allows the easy manufacturing of porous filters with the highest porosity and pores of the desired size, but it also has the disadvantage that the resulting filters have low mechanical strength. To overcome this shortcoming, mullite (3Al₂O₃·2SiO₂) whiskers, which have excellent thermal stability and high mechanical strength, were introduced in porous ceramic structure. The mullite whiskers were synthesized using a composition of Al₂O₃, flyash and MoO₃. The morphologies and crystal structures of the mullite whiskers with MoO₃ contents were investigated in detail. When the porous ceramic with mullite whiskers was fabricated using 20 wt% MoO₃ catalyst the most uniform microstructure was obtained, and the mullite whiskers showed the highest aspect ratio of 47.03. The porosity and compressive strength of the fabricated porous ceramic were 82.12 % and 0.83 MPa, respectively.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.285-294
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• 2023

Porous ceramics are used in various industrial applications based on their physical properties, including isolation, storage, and thermal barrier properties. However, traditional manufacturing environments require additional steps to control artificial pores and limit deformities, because they rely on limited molding methods. To overcome this drawback, many studies have recently focused on fabricating porous structures using additive manufacturing techniques. In particular, the binder jet technology enables high porosity and various types of designs, and avoids the limitations of existing manufacturing processes. In this study, we investigated process optimization for manufacturing porous ceramic filters using the binder jet technology. In binder jet technology, the flowability of the powder used as the base material is an important factor, as well as compatibility with the binder in the process and for the final print. Flow agents and secondary binders were used to optimize the flowability and compatibility of the powders. In addition, the effects of the amount of added glass frit, and changes in sintering temperature on the microstructure, porosity and mechanical properties of the final printed product were investigated.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.96-107
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• 2022

PURPOSE. Microstructural and physico-mechanical characterization of highly translucent zirconia, prepared by milling technology (CAD-CAM) and repeated firing cycles, was the main aim of this in vitro study. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Two groups of samples of two commercial highly-translucent yttria-stabilized dental zirconia, VITA YZ-HT^White (Group A) and Zolid HT + White (Group B), with dimensions according to the ISO 6872 "Dentistry - Ceramic materials", were prepared. The specimens of each group were divided into two subgroups. The specimens of the first subgroups (Group A₁ and Group B₁) were merely the sintered specimens. The specimens of the second subgroups (Group A₂ and Group B₂) were subjected to 4 heat treatment cycles. The microstructural features (microstructure, density, grain size, crystalline phases, and crystallite size) and four mechanical properties (flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, Vickers hardness, and fracture toughness) of the subgroups (i.e. before and after heat treatment) were compared. The statistical significance between the subgroups (A₁/A₂, and B₁/B₂) was evaluated by the t-test. In all tests, P values smaller than 5% were considered statistically significant. RESULTS. A homogenous microstructure, with no residual porosity and grains sized between 500 and 450 nm for group A and B, respectively, was observed. Crystalline yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia was exclusively registered in the X-ray diffractograms. The mechanical properties decreased after the heat treatment procedure, but the differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION. The produced zirconia ceramic materials can be safely (i.e., according to the ISO 6872) used in extensive fixed prosthetic restorations, such as substructure ceramics for three-unit prostheses involving the molar restoration and substructure ceramics for prostheses involving four or more units. Consequently, milling technology is an effective manufacturing technology for producing zirconia substructures for dental fixed all-ceramic prosthetic restorations.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.257-264
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• 1999

세라믹의 종류와 두께 그리고 소성온도를 달리하여 제작한 세라믹 자동점적센서의 점적성능을 비교 분석하였다. 자체제작 세라믹센서에 가장 많이 함유된 조성성분은 $SiO_2$로 54.17~71.62wt.%였으며 다음이 A1$_2$O로 15.42~33.79 wt.%였다. 두 성분의 합계는 백자토 92.34 wt.%, 옹기토 89.18 wt.%, 미립분청토 88.17 wt.%, 세립분청토 87.96 wt.%, 대조구(시판수입제품) 87.04 wt.%였다. $SiO_2$：A1$_2$O의 비율은 백자토 73.2：26.8, 옹기토 80.2：19.8, 미립분청토 68.9：31.1, 세립분청토 61.6：38.4, 재조구 82.3：17.7이었다 기타 Fe$_2$ $O_3$, CaO, MgO, $Na_2$O, $K_2$O, Ti $O_2$, P$_2$ $O_{5}$ 등이 10wt.%내외 함유되어 있었다. 공극율은 세립분청토에서 가장 높았고 백자토, 옹기토 순이었으며 소성온도가 높을수록 두께가 두꺼울수록 공극율이 높았다. 두께 2.5mm로 성형한 세라믹의 점토종류에 따른 공극율은 세립분청토 37.47%, 세립분청토와 옹기토의 혼합토 34.82%, 백자토 34.71%, 옹기토 32.5% 순이었다. 세라믹의 점토종류, 소성온도에 관계없이 자동점적이 가능하였으나 점적센서의 반응주기와 점적량의 집중도는 차이가 있었으며, 세라믹의 두께나 상부 플라스틱 개폐장치의 탄력성에 따라서도 점적패턴과 점적량의 집중도에 큰 차이가 있었다. 세립분청토나 백자토에서는 점적지속시간이 짧았으며 백자토의 경우 점적량의 증가가 급격하지만 감소는 서서히 이루어졌다. 또한 세라믹의 두께가 두꺼울수록 점적지속시간이 짧았으며 점적량의 증가는 급격하였고 감소는 완만하였다. 그러나 두께 1mm로 얇은 경우는 백자토를 제외하고는 정상적인 급액이 이루어지지 못하였다. 세라믹 센서를 50$0^{\circ}C$에서 소성한 경우 점적지속시간이나 단위시간당 점적량이 불안정하였으며 $600^{\circ}C$ 및 $700^{\circ}C$에서는 비교적 안정된 양상을 보였으나 점적지속시간이 길어졌으며 80$0^{\circ}C$ 또는 90$0^{\circ}C$에서 소성한 경우는 점적지속시간이 짧은 반면 단위시간당 점적량이 커지면서 점적의 개시와 종료가 뚜렷하였다.

• 박물관보존과학
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• 제6권
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• pp.55-66
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• 2005

도자기 복원재로서 사용되는 에폭시수지 3종( Epo-Tek 301, Araldite 103, Araldite 106 )과 안료 3종(분채, 파스텔, 콘테)을 실험재료로 선택하고, 이 재료들을 다양한 비율로 혼합한 시편들에서 색도변화율과 기공률, 그리고 침전률을 관찰하였다. 또한 저점도의 맑고 투명한 특징을 가진 Epo-tek 301에 4종의 백색안료와 6종의 충진제를 혼합한 시편들을 만들고 200시간동안 자외선을 조사하여 에폭시 수지의 산화를 관찰하였다. 그 결과, 파스텔은 Epo-tek 301과 혼합하면 화학적 변화가 심하였다. 분채와 콘테는 안료 발색력이 높았지만 다른 첨가물이 혼합되면 콘테의 발색력이 낮아졌다. Epo-tek 301은 소량의 첨가물에서는 몰림 현상이 나타났고 다량의 첨가물에는 포화상태가 되면서 끓어 넘쳤으며, AW 106은 점도가 높기 때문에 소량안료에는 발색이 잘 안되었지만 첨가물이 많을 때 오히려 발색이 잘되었다. AY 103은 첨가물의 양에 상관없이 규칙적이면서도 급격하지 않은 색도 변화를 나타내었다. 기공률은 [파스텔> 분채≒ 콘테], [Epo-tek 301< AY 103< AW 106]순서로, 침전률은 [분채> 콘테> 파스텔], [Epo-tek 301> AY 103> AW 106]순서로 나타났다. 황변도 측정에서 티타늄, 파스텔, 실리콘디옥사이드와 카올린은 황변이 잘되었고 분채, 콘테, 규조토와 수산화칼슘은 황변에 강했다.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 2001년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.305-308
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• 2001

Powder injection molding (PIM) uses the shaping advantage of injection molding but is applicable to metals and ceramics. This process combines a small quantity of polymer with an inorganic powder to form a feedstock that can be molded. After shaping, the polymeric binder is extracted and the powder is sintered often to near-theoretical densities. Accordingly, PIM delivers structural materials in a shaping technology previously restricted to polymers. The process overcomes the shape limitations of traditional powder compaction, the costs of machining, the productivity limits of isostatic pressing and slip casting, and the defect and tolerance limitations of casting. The 17-4 PH stainless steel powders with average diameter of $10{\mu}m$ were injection-molded into flat tensile specimens. Sintering of the compacts was carried out at the various temperatures ranging from 900 to $1350^{\circ}C$. Sintering behavior of the compacts and tensile properties of sintered specimens were investigated.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제45권10호
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• pp.584-588
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• 2008

Porous hydroxyapatite(HA) and HA-coated porous $Al_2O_3$ possessing pore characteristics required for bone substitutes were prepared by a slurry foaming method combined with gelcasting. The HA coating was deposited by heating porous $Al_2O_3$ substrates in an aqueous solution containing $Ca^{2+}$ and ${PO_4}^{3-}$ ions at $65{\sim}95^{\circ}C$ under ambient pressure. The pore characteristic, microstructure, and compressive strength were investigated and compared for the two kinds of samples. The porosity of the samples was about 81% and 80% for HA and $Al_2O_3$, respectively with a highly interconnected network of spherical pores with size ranging from 50 to $250{\mu}m$. The porous $Al_2O_3$ sample showed much higher compressive strength(25 MPa) than the porous HA sample(10 MPa). Fairly dense and uniform HA coating(about $2{\mu}m$ thick) was deposited on the porous $Al_2O_3$ sample. Since the compressive strength of cancellous bone is $2{\sim}12$ MPa, both the porous HA and HA-coated porous $Al_2O_3$ samples could be successfully utilized as scaffolds for bone repair. Especially the latter is expected suitable for load bearing bone substitutes due to its excellent strength.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.279-282
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• 2006

[ $Pb(Zr_{0.4}Ti_{0.6}O_{3}\;and\;Pb(Zr_{0.6}Ti_{0.4})O_{3}$ ] paste were made and alternately screen-printed on the $Al_{2}O_{3}$ substrates. We have introduced a press-treatment to obtain a good densification of screen printed films. The porosity of the thick films was decreased with increasing the applied pressure and the thick films pressed at 60 MPa showed the dense microstructure and thickness of about $76\;{\mu}m$. The remanent polarization and coercive field increased with increasing applied pressure and the values for the PZT thick films pressed at 60 MPa were $17.04{\mu}C/cm^{2}$ and 78.09 kV/cm, respectively.