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Dr Ian Brown placing O-Sialon samples in the isostatic press

Dr Ian Brown placing O-Sialon samples in the isostatic press. Before high temperature firing, the O-Sialon sample is compacted using an isostatic press. This ensures that the sample particles are tightly packed together prior to sintering.

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