Mechanisms of microstructural deformation governing Vickers hardness in phase-separated calcium aluminosilicate glasses

Nicholas L. Clark, Shih Yi Chuang, John C. Mauro

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Abstract

The impact of microstructure on hardness in phase-separated calcium aluminosilicate glasses is investigated. Changes in hardness are governed by microstructure deformations that occur during indentation. Phase separation leads to decreased hardness due to the incongruent yielding of the droplet and matrix phases. Moreover, the deformation of microstructures possessing dilute, spherical droplets did not have a significant impact on hardness. Microstructures characterized by concentrated, acicular droplets were found to deform through a process of droplet coalescence. This process absorbs additional energy during yielding and results in glasses that deform through droplet coalescence possessing improved hardness.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4605-4616
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of the American Ceramic Society
Volume106
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry

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