Methods for processing Silicon Nitride.

[kwyjibo1]

Hello folks,

I may as well start by saying that I'm a total newbie and out of my league here... so, here it goes:

Can anyone tell me methods by which silicon nitride can be fabricated? Is it a sintering method? Can complex geometries be created? Is the required tooling expensive? Does anyone have a resource they could point me to?

Also, if I wanted to use silicone nitride as a wear surface over a metal such as tool steel, what are my fastening/bonding options to attach the silicon nitride to the steel?

Thanks,
Tux

 

[Goahead]

If you want to know, you will have to study from the basics.
For getting an idea of your question you could profitably study the following:
"Engineered Materials Handbook Volume 4: Ceramics and Glasses", from

http://www.asminternational.org/portal/site/www/

You may be able to find it in a technical books library.
Good luck!

http://www.welding-advisers.com/

 

[kwyjibo1]

Thank you for your response. I ordered a used copy online.

-Tux