Mechanical properties of zirconia periodic open cellular structures

Douglas Fabris, Joana Mesquita-Guimarães*, Paulo Pinto, Júlio C.M. Souza, Márcio C. Fredel, Filipe S. Silva, Bruno Henriques

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to manufacture zirconia periodic open cellular structures (POCS) (39%–57% porosity) and evaluate their mechanical properties. Zirconia POCS with 39%, 47% and 57% porosity were obtained from a CAD/CAM blank using a CNC milling machine. Specimens with a feldspar-based porcelain infiltrated in the porosities were also produced and tested. The elastic and inelastic properties of the all samples were obtained by compression strength tests. The structures were analyzed using XRD and SEM. FEA was also performed to evaluate the porous structures and for optimization. Zirconia POCS were successfully produced using a CAD/CAM technique. Porous size and distribution can be easily modified to tailor the desired POCS mechanical properties. Elastics and inelastic properties were well fitted by the Gibson-Ashby model, which allows designing POCS with predictable results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15799-15806
Number of pages8
JournalCeramics International
Volume45
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CAD/CAM technique
  • Finite element analysis
  • Mechanical properties
  • Periodic opens cellular structures
  • Yttria-stabilized zirconia

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