Calcium-hexaluminate phase is known to be effective for the crack shielding due to the spinel block crystal structure. In this study, we focused to the control of morphology for good damage tolerance behavior in alumina and zirconia/calcium-hexaluminate composites. Calcium-hexaluminate composites were prepared from zirconia, alumina and calcium carbornate powders. Calcium-hexaluminate phase was obtained by the solid reaction through the formation of intermediate phase . phase showed the column type abnormal grain grown behavior composed of small blocks. Due to the typical microstructure of , alumina and zirconia/calcium-hexaluminate composites provide a well controlled crack propagation behavior.

• Song
• Jun-Ho
• Jo
• Young-Jin
• Bang
• Hee-Gon
• Park
• Sang-Yeup