The influence of autoclave steam on polymer and organic fibre modified ceramic shells

Journal of the European Ceramic Society

Volumn 25, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 1081-1087

  Yuan, C ^a   Jones, S ^a   Blackburn, S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

De wax; Fibre; Investment casting; Mould; Steam

Indexed keywords

AUTOCLAVES; CERAMIC MATERIALS; CRACK INITIATION; FRACTURE; INVESTMENT CASTING; MOISTURE; ORGANIC POLYMERS;

ADJUSTED FRACTURE LOAD (AFL); AUTOCLAVE STEAM; CERAMIC SHELLS;

STEAM;

CERAMICS;

EID: 14744292150     PISSN: 09552219     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2004.04.011     Document Type: Article

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