Research Article

Sintering Behavior, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties: A Comparison among Pressureless Sintered Ultra-Refractory Carbides

Figure 10

Fracture analysis after bending tests of HfC-based composites at 1500°C in Ar. Appearance of the bars and, in the insets, fracture surface of (a) HC5 and (b) HC20.
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