Microstructural design of phlogopite glass-ceramics

Abstract

Fluorophlogopite glass-ceramics in the MgO–Al₂O₃–SiO₂ glass systems were crystallized by two stages thermal treatments. Obtained glass-ceramics were characterized by DTA, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The heat treated samples at 705°C/3 h + 1000°C/15 min showed 2570.32 ± 98 MPa microhardness. The effect of heat treatment and preparation methods on microhardness and microstructure were studied. The microstructure of samples showed phlogopite and forsterite phases and solved or soft edge in the semi-rod like crystals was recorded which can explain the small value of microhardness. The various microhardness were determined in the range between 1591.61 to 9610 ± 147 MPa.