Table 1 Performed sintering’s according to the protocols
Sintering protocol | Starting Degree | Heating rate | Sintering temperature | Holding time | Cooling down speed | Total sintering time (approximately) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Long - term | Room temperature (25 ± 2 °C) | 10 °C / min | 1500 °C | 120 minutes | −10 °C / min | 7 hours |
Short - term | 40 °C / min | 45 minutes | −40 °C / min | 2 hours |