Using vitreous enamelling and atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) processes, a new thermal barrier coating (TBC) system with an 8-YSZ top coat, glass-ceramic bond coat, and nimonic supper alloy substrate was created. The APS process was used to create a conventional
Read MoreConcerns about the aesthetics and biocompatibility of dental restorations are growing. Ceramic materials were created in response to the growing need for tissue preservation, aesthetics, and fracture resistance. However, their high clinical failure rate in posterior sites is a significant
Read MoreThis chapter focused on comparative studies on conventional, microwave and vacuum sintering of alumina-added stabilised zirconia yttria (YSZ). When energy and time savings are involved, microwave sintering has been found to be the most effective sintering technique. In contrast to
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