ZrB2 and VAG are widely applied because of some excellent properties, but ZrB2 is easily oxidized in high-temperature air. To make ZrB2 ceramics have better oxidation resistance, high-density YAG-ZrB2 ceramics were prepared. The oxidation behavior of YAG-ZrB2 ceramics is investigated at different temperatures. The results indicate that the enhanced weight change differs according to the temperature range, slightly in the temperature 900-1000 degrees C, sharply from 1100-1300 and smoothly above 1300 degrees C. The weight change rate of YAG-ZrB2 ceramics is increased by prolonging the oxidation time, but the weight change rate of YAG-ZrB2 ceramics is gradually reduced. The oxidation layer is porous as compared to the YAG-ZrB2 ceramics layer.

Keywords: ZrB2; YAG; Ceramics; Oxidation; High temperature