Silicon Nitride : Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic is used in numerous applications because of its superior properties, such as high-temperature strength, good oxidation resistance and low thermal expansion coefficient. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the synthesis, properties and applications of silicon nitride. Topics include the optical and vibration properties of silicon rich nitride; high temperature oxidation of silicon nitride based ceramics; low temperature preparati...