Production of a surface hardened Sialon ceramic where the final sintered ceramic is treated in a salt mix generally useful in the production of ceramic components

摘要

Process for production of a surface hardened ceramic where the final sintered ceramic is treated in a salt mix and the ceramic is a Sialon ceramic. An independent claim is included for a Sialon ceramic of internal hardness of about HV1 1650 and edge hardness about HV1 1900.