Ramanujam, Prabhu Synthesis and processing of nanocrystalline YAG (Yttrium Aluminium Garnet) ceramics Transparent ceramics are used in a variety of applications such as protective visors, thermo-graphic lens, night vision devices and windowpane of an armed vehicle, missile domes and in aircrafts. Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (YAG, Y3Al5O12) exhibits uniform index of refraction without birefringence owing to its cubic crystal structure and offers a range of optical and mechanical properties that makes it suitable for transparent applications. [Continues.] Ceramics;Nanoparticles;Yttrium aluminium garnet;Solvothermal synthesis;Hot isostatic pressing;Transparent materials;Materials Engineering not elsewhere classified 2015-02-02
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