Abstract
First, alumina powder was synthesized from aluminum nitrate solution using a spray-pyrolysis aparatus. Obtained alumina powder was compacted and calcined at different temperature. Then, YAG solution was impregnated into the calcined compact. After that, these compacts were dried. This process repeated several times. Finally, they were hot-pressed. Concentration of YAG after 5 times impregnation and then hot-pressed at 1500°C was about 43vol.%. The bulk density of the composite was 4.07g/cm3 and bending strength was about 800MPa.