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The filtration-sedimentation method is applied as an alternative route
to obtain functionally graded ceramics (FGCs) without defined interfa
ces. Using this technique a fully dense Al2O3/Y-TZP continuous functio
nally graded ceramic has been obtained after sintering at 1550 degrees
C. The concentration gradient shows a parabolic distribution of phase
s which depend on the starting slurry solid concentration. (C) 1997 El
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