TITLE:
An Investigation Into The Sintering Of Magnesium Fluoride Optical Material By Microwave
AUTHORS:
Shangzhao Shi, Jiann-Yang Hwang, Bowen Li, Xiaodi Huang
KEYWORDS:
Sintering, Magnesium Fluoride, Optical
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering,
Vol.3 No.2,
October
20,
2004
ABSTRACT: The presented work was an investigation on the sintering of magnesium fluoride with microwaves. The sintering was conducted in a 2.45-GHz microwave applicator under an argon atmosphere. Sintering shrinkage and density were measured. The microstructure of the sintered samples was examined. Feasibility and advantages regarding microwave sintering of magnesium fluoride were discussed.