Abstract
The effect of preparatory conditions on the properties of vitrified bonded silicon carbide abrasive sintered specimens was studied. The conditions considered were bond fraction, molding pressure, firing temperature, time and atmosphere. The properties studied included apparent density, bending strength and Young's modulus. The effect of those conditions on properties and the effect of developed micro-structure during firing on the properties of abrasive article were discussed. Close correlations were found between apparent density, bending strength and Young's modulus.
