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Glass Ceramics (glass + ceramics)
Selected AbstractsBiaxial Flexural Strength and Microstructure Changes of Two Recycled Pressable Glass CeramicsJOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 3 2004Mohammad Albakry BSc Purpose: This study evaluated the biaxial flexural strength and identified the crystalline phases and the microstructural features of pressed and repressed materials of the glass ceramics, Empress 1 and Empress 2. Materials and Methods: Twenty pressed and 20 repressed disc specimens measuring 14 mm × 1 mm per material were prepared following the manufacturers' recommendations. Biaxial flexure (piston on 3-ball method) was used to assess strength. X-ray diffraction was performed to identify the crystalline phases, and a scanning electron microscope was used to disclose microstructural features. Results: Biaxial flexural strength, for the pressed and repressed specimens, respectively, were E1 [148 (SD 18) and 149 (SD 35)] and E2 [340 (SD 40), 325 (SD 60)] MPa. There was no significant difference in strength between the pressed and the repressed groups of either material, Empress 1 and Empress 2 (p > 0.05). Weibull modulus values results were E1: (8, 4.7) and E2: (9, 5.8) for the same groups, respectively. X-ray diffraction revealed that leucite was the main crystalline phase for Empress 1 groups, and lithium disilicate for Empress 2 groups. No further peaks were observed in the X-ray diffraction patterns of either material after repressing. Dispersed leucite crystals and cracks within the leucite crystals and glass matrix were features observed in Empress 1 for pressed and repressed samples. Similar microstructure features,dense lithium disilicate crystals within a glass matrix,were observed in Empress 2 pressed and repressed materials. However, the repressed material showed larger lithium disilicate crystals than the singly pressed material. Conclusions: Second pressing had no significant effect on the biaxial flexural strength of Empress 1 or Empress 2; however, higher strength variations among the repressed samples of the materials may indicate less reliability of these materials after second pressing. [source] Effect of CaF2 and CaO Substituted for MgO on the Phase Evolution and Mechanical Properties of K-Fluorrichterite Glass CeramicsJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Issue 2 2006Mehdi Mirsaneh Chain silicate glass ceramics based on K-fluorrichterite (KNaCaMg5Si8O22F2, KFR) have potential for use in restorative dentistry and biomedical applications because they may be cast to shape and, when cerammed, have high biaxial flexural strength and fracture toughness. Excess CaO in canasite-based chain silicate compositions is known to enhance their bioactivity. Therefore, two new glass ceramic compositions have been fabricated with 5 mol% CaF2 (Glass A) and 5 mol% CaO (Glass B) substituted for MgO in the KFR formula unit. The phase evolution of Glasses A and B was studied in detail using X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, their mechanical properties were assessed. For Glass A, the fracture toughness (FT=2.66±0.02 MPa·m1/2) and biaxial flexural strength (BFS=227.3±24.5 MPa) were optimized for samples heat treated at 900°C for 4 h. In Glass B, however, the best FT (2.08±0.02 MPa·m1/2) and BFS (217.4±4.4 MPa) were obtained at 950°C. In view of their excellent mechanical properties and castability, Glasses A and B are considered potential candidates for fabrication of custom medical devices in restorative dentistry and moderate load-bearing reconstructive bone surgery. [source] Clinical Success of Zirconia in Dental ApplicationsJOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 1 2010Zeynep Özkurt DDS Abstract The application of ceramic materials for the fabrication of dental restorations is a focus of interest in esthetic dentistry. The ceramic materials of choice are glass ceramics, spinel, alumina, and zirconia. Zirconia was introduced into dentistry in the 1990s because of its good mechanical and chemical properties and is currently being used as a material for frameworks, dowels, implants, abutments, and orthodontic brackets. Many in vitro studies about zirconia use have been published, but clinical long-term studies are very important. This article presents data regarding the incidence of clinical success and complications of zirconia in these dental applications. Clinical studies published to date seem to indicate that zirconia is well tolerated and sufficiently resistant. [source] Biaxial Flexural Strength and Microstructure Changes of Two Recycled Pressable Glass CeramicsJOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS, Issue 3 2004Mohammad Albakry BSc Purpose: This study evaluated the biaxial flexural strength and identified the crystalline phases and the microstructural features of pressed and repressed materials of the glass ceramics, Empress 1 and Empress 2. Materials and Methods: Twenty pressed and 20 repressed disc specimens measuring 14 mm × 1 mm per material were prepared following the manufacturers' recommendations. Biaxial flexure (piston on 3-ball method) was used to assess strength. X-ray diffraction was performed to identify the crystalline phases, and a scanning electron microscope was used to disclose microstructural features. Results: Biaxial flexural strength, for the pressed and repressed specimens, respectively, were E1 [148 (SD 18) and 149 (SD 35)] and E2 [340 (SD 40), 325 (SD 60)] MPa. There was no significant difference in strength between the pressed and the repressed groups of either material, Empress 1 and Empress 2 (p > 0.05). Weibull modulus values results were E1: (8, 4.7) and E2: (9, 5.8) for the same groups, respectively. X-ray diffraction revealed that leucite was the main crystalline phase for Empress 1 groups, and lithium disilicate for Empress 2 groups. No further peaks were observed in the X-ray diffraction patterns of either material after repressing. Dispersed leucite crystals and cracks within the leucite crystals and glass matrix were features observed in Empress 1 for pressed and repressed samples. Similar microstructure features,dense lithium disilicate crystals within a glass matrix,were observed in Empress 2 pressed and repressed materials. However, the repressed material showed larger lithium disilicate crystals than the singly pressed material. Conclusions: Second pressing had no significant effect on the biaxial flexural strength of Empress 1 or Empress 2; however, higher strength variations among the repressed samples of the materials may indicate less reliability of these materials after second pressing. [source] Zr and Ba edge phenomena in the scintillation intensity of fluorozirconate-based glass-ceramic X-ray detectorsJOURNAL OF SYNCHROTRON RADIATION, Issue 3 2007Bastian Henke The energy-dependent scintillation intensity of Eu-doped fluorozirconate glass-ceramic X-ray detectors has been investigated in the energy range from 10 to 40,keV. The experiments were performed at the Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, USA. The glass ceramics are based on Eu-doped fluorozirconate glasses, which were additionally doped with chlorine to initiate the nucleation of BaCl2 nanocrystals therein. The X-ray excited scintillation is mainly due to the 5d,4f transition of Eu2+ embedded in the BaCl2 nanocrystals; Eu2+ in the glass does not luminesce. Upon appropriate annealing the nanocrystals grow and undergo a phase transition from a hexagonal to an orthorhombic phase of BaCl2. The scintillation intensity is investigated as a function of the X-ray energy, particle size and structure of the embedded nanocrystals. The scintillation intensity versus X-ray energy dependence shows that the intensity is inversely proportional to the photoelectric absorption of the material, i.e. the more photoelectric absorption the less scintillation. At 18 and 37.4,keV a significant decrease in the scintillation intensity can be observed; this energy corresponds to the K -edge of Zr and Ba, respectively. The glass matrix as well as the structure and size of the embedded nanocrystals have an influence on the scintillation properties of the glass ceramics. [source] Liquidus Prediction in Multicomponent Lithium Alumosilicate GlassesJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Issue 4 2008Lothar Wondraczek An empirical nine-parameter linear mixing model was developed to estimate the liquidus temperature of zirconia-bearing technical lithium alumosilicate glasses that contain up to 12 major components. The model covers glasses that are suitable as precursor glasses for ,-quartz or ,-spodumene-type glass ceramics with low coefficients of thermal expansion. Molar coefficients of liquidus temperatures are provided for each component. A self-consistency test results in a standard deviation between predicted and measured liquidus temperatures of 7.5°C, within a range of approximately 200°C and for a typical experimental error of 10°C. [source] Effect of CaF2 and CaO Substituted for MgO on the Phase Evolution and Mechanical Properties of K-Fluorrichterite Glass CeramicsJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Issue 2 2006Mehdi Mirsaneh Chain silicate glass ceramics based on K-fluorrichterite (KNaCaMg5Si8O22F2, KFR) have potential for use in restorative dentistry and biomedical applications because they may be cast to shape and, when cerammed, have high biaxial flexural strength and fracture toughness. Excess CaO in canasite-based chain silicate compositions is known to enhance their bioactivity. Therefore, two new glass ceramic compositions have been fabricated with 5 mol% CaF2 (Glass A) and 5 mol% CaO (Glass B) substituted for MgO in the KFR formula unit. The phase evolution of Glasses A and B was studied in detail using X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. In addition, their mechanical properties were assessed. For Glass A, the fracture toughness (FT=2.66±0.02 MPa·m1/2) and biaxial flexural strength (BFS=227.3±24.5 MPa) were optimized for samples heat treated at 900°C for 4 h. In Glass B, however, the best FT (2.08±0.02 MPa·m1/2) and BFS (217.4±4.4 MPa) were obtained at 950°C. In view of their excellent mechanical properties and castability, Glasses A and B are considered potential candidates for fabrication of custom medical devices in restorative dentistry and moderate load-bearing reconstructive bone surgery. [source] Sintering Behavior and Properties of Iron-Rich Glass-CeramicsJOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, Issue 8 2004Alexander Karamanov Iron-rich glass-ceramics were obtained by the sintering of two glass powders, labeled G1 and G2, at heating rates of 5° and 20°C/min followed by an isothermal step in the 850°,1050°C temperature interval. The sintering process was evaluated by the linear shrinkage; the closed porosity was estimated by density measurements; the structure and the morphology of the glass ceramics were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The bending strength, the Young modulus, and Vickers hardness of the glass-ceramics materials were evaluated. The results showed that the sintering process and morphology of the glass-ceramics depends on the amount of magnetite and pyroxene formed. With a low percentage of crystal phase formed (25%,30% typical of G1) the structure is characterized by closed porosity; at higher crystallization (45%,50% typical of G2) open porosity is mainly formed. The properties of the glass-ceramics were not influenced by the heating rate but improved with an increase in the degree of crystallization. [source] Preparation and luminescent properties of Eu2+ -activated glass ceramic phosphor precipitated with ,-Ca2SiO4 and Ca3Si2O7PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI (A) APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, Issue 5 2009Takayuki Nakanishi Abstract Eu2+: calcium silicate glass ceramics (GC) containing ,-Ca2SiO4 and Ca3Si2O7 crystal phosphors were fabricated by cerammization process from a GC that were prepared by a novel GC preparation; frozen sorbet method. The GC obtained (as-made GC) consisted of glass and spherical ,-Ca2SiO4 crystal phases with size of about 20,40 ,m. After post-ceramization, Ca3Si2O7 crystals were also precipitated. Judging from the cathodoluminescence (CL) mapping images, two emission bands peaked at 515 nm and 600 nm were observed from different parts in the GC. The observed photoluminescence (PL) have two broad emission bands at 515 nm from Eu2+: ,-Ca2SiO4 and at 600 nm from Eu2+:Ca3Si2O7. With increasing heat-treatment temperature, the color coordinates shifted from green range to center region, which corresponds to pure white in the CIE chromaticity diagram. Eu2+ doped calcium silicate GC containing ,-Ca2SiO4 and Ca3Si2O7 are suitable phosphor as the use of phosphor converting white light emitting diode (pc-wLED) with high color rendering. (© 2009 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim) [source] Luminescence of Ce-doped borate-oxyfluoride glass ceramicsPHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI (C) - CURRENT TOPICS IN SOLID STATE PHYSICS, Issue 3 2007L. Dimitrocenko Abstract In the present work we studied the possibility to obtain oxyfluoride glass ceramics based on a lithium and potassium borate glasses with addition of fluorides. Lithium-borate glasses without lanthanum fluoride are transparent up to 275 nm. In samples with LaF3 doped with Ce-activator, an additional absorption at about 300 nm and intense photoluminescence could be observed. Ce-doped potassium-borate glass with addition of fluorides LaF3, LiF and GdF3 was milky and not transparent, an intense photoluminescence has been observed, X-ray diffraction measurements showed a presence of well-pronounced crystalline phases of LiF as well as of GdBO3. (© 2007 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim) [source] | ||||||||||