Composition-Dependent Mechanical Performance of MKG

A quantitative assessment of the mechanical performance and the comprehension of correlations between composition and performance are vital for the rational design of MKG. This chapter investigates the elastic and creep behavior of MKG. The elastic stress–strain behaviors of MKG are measured under uniaxial compression, and the basic elastic parameters (including Young’s, bulk, and shear moduli and Poisson’s ratio) are evaluated. The binder phase creep behavior in MKG is also studied using nanoindentation techniques. Moreover, by combining microstructure analysis, the underlying influence of composition and microstructure on the elastic and creep behavior of MKG is further analyzed.