Viscous behaviour of Bi 2 O 3 –B 2 O 3 –ZnO glass composites with ceramic fillers

Abstract

Variation in the viscous flow behaviour, nature and extent of glass fluidity in glass/filler composites are addressed with respect to various factors such as filler type, content, size, density and migration distance. The characterisation of a glass (Bi₂O₃–B₂O₃–ZnO) composite consisting of two different fillers (cordierite and willemite) was determined using hot stage microscopy, a differential scanning calorimeter and a flow button test. The microstructure was analysed using a scanning electron microscope. The apparent viscosity of the glass composites increased on increasing concentration and density of the filler. The variation in the viscosity is due to the diffusion of the glass matrix through channels in the cordierite filler of the composite. Based on the calculated migration distance of the filler in the glass matrix, the present work suggests that the interfacial behaviour and the density of the filler play a significant role in determining the viscous flow of the glass composites.

Keywords

Glass frit Filler Flow button Viscosity Density

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