Abstract
Influence of coarser grains on sintering of AlN was investigated. Densification of AlN was limited by addition of coarser grains. Large pores were observed near the coarser grains. Local porosity showed higher value in the vicinity of coarser grain than any other area. It was found that the pore grew up during sintering. These phenomena probably resulted from not only inhomogeneity of density of green body but also insufficiency of oxygen near coarser grain.