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Fracture toughness and strength of lithium disilicate glass ceramics are two important parameters in the mechanical properties of materials, and there is a certain relationship between them. Here's a closer look at the relationship between the two:
Definition of fracture toughness and strength
Fracture toughness: The ability of a material to resist crack growth, which reflects the ability of the material to absorb energy during crack growth. The higher the fracture toughness, the more energy the material absorbs during crack growth, and the less likely it is to fracture.
Strength: The ability of the material to resist external damage, which reflects the ability of the material to maintain its integrity when subjected to external forces. The higher the strength, the less likely the material is to be damaged when subjected to external forces.
Relationship between fracture toughness and strength of lithium disilicate glass ceramics
In lithium disilicate glass ceramics, there is a positive correlation between fracture toughness and strength. This is mainly due to:
Microstructure influence: The microstructure of lithium disilicate glass ceramics has an important influence on its mechanical properties. When the proportion of crystal phase and glass phase in the material is appropriate and the crystal phase distribution is uniform, the strength and fracture toughness of the material will be improved. This is because the existence of crystal phase can hinder the expansion of cracks, thus improving the fracture toughness of the material. At the same time, the interaction between the crystal phase and the glass phase can also enhance the strength of the material.
The effect of the preparation process: The preparation process also has an important effect on the fracture toughness and strength of lithium disilicate glass ceramics. By optimizing the preparation process, such as adopting hot pressing sintering technology, adjusting the sintering temperature and time, the microstructure of the material can be improved, so as to improve its fracture toughness and strength.
Case verification
Taking IPS-Empress 2 glass ceramics as an example, this material is mainly composed of lithium disilicate crystals and lithium phosphate crystals, and the two form a three-dimensional network structure. This structure gives IPS-Empress 2 glass ceramics high strength and fracture toughness. The experimental results show that the three-point bending strength and fracture toughness are 300 MPa and 3.1 MPa·m^1/2, respectively. This fully shows that there is a positive correlation between fracture toughness and strength in lithium disilicate glass ceramics.
conclusion
In summary, there is a positive correlation between fracture toughness and strength of lithium disilicate glass ceramics. This relationship is mainly affected by the microstructure of the material and the preparation process. In practical application, the fracture toughness and strength of lithium disilicate glass ceramics can be improved by optimizing the preparation process and improving the microstructure, so as to meet the different needs of use.