Effects of Tb2O3 doping on microstructures and properties of alumina arc tube

Di Huo, Xu Dong Sun, Yi Nong Liu, Bai Ren Chen, Wei Jun Wang

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    Abstract

    The effect of Tb2O3 doping with different concentrations on the microstructures and mechanical properties of alumina arc tube was investigated under different sintering temperatures, and the influence of CaO doping alumina arc tube was also investigated for comparison. The results show that, contrasting to the coarse grain size and uniform microstructures of the alumina arc tube doped with CaO, heavy rare-earth Tb2O3 doping can decrease the grain size and enhance densification effectively. At relative lower sintering temperature, Tb2O3 doping can further eliminate the abnormal grain growth and improve the microstructure homogeneity and mechanical properties of transparent alumina arc tube.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)865-870
    Number of pages6
    JournalZhongguo Youse Jinshu Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Nonferrous Metals
    Volume17
    Issue number6
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2007

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