Original scientific paper

Monte carlo simulation of anisotropic growth of grains during liquid phase sintering for ceramics

J. Li orcid.org/0000-0002-6099-8349 ; School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, China
C. F. Zhang ; School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, China
R. M. Yin ; College of Metallurgical Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, China
W. H. Zhang ; School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, China

Abstract

An improved two-dimensional Q-State Monte Carlo Potts model for describing anisotropic growth of grains of ceramics is established. The sintering additives, pores, and second-phase particles introduced into the ceramic matrix have been fully considered in the new algorithm. Using this model, the influence of the second-phase particles on the microstructural evolution of ceramics with elongated grain morphology are investigated. Results show that the addition of the second-phase particles obviously hinders the anisotropic growth of grains, thereby resulting in a slightly decreased average grain size and grain growth exponent. The preliminary investigation indicates that the simulation results are in good agreement with the existing sintering kinetic theory.

Keywords

Monte carlo simulation; ceramic; microstructure; anisotropic growth; liquid phase sintering

Hrčak ID:

201563

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/201563

Publication date:

1.10.2018.

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