Questions
Quick questions
You should be able to answer these questions without too much difficulty after studying this TLP. If not, then you should go through it again!
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Which is not a requirement when choosing the matrix of a zirconia toughened ceramic?
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What is a condition for the tetragonal to monoclinic phase transformation if it is used to toughen a material?
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Toughening is limited by the strength of the fibres in a short fibre composite.
Deeper questions
The following questions require some thought and reaching the answer may require you to think beyond the contents of this TLP.
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When making extended grains in ceramics such as Si3N4, why is it important to cool the ceramic reasonably quickly after consolidation at high temperature?
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Why do we toughen materials?