Publications: Prof. Robert N. Katz

D. Fiore, R. Gentilman, P. McGuire and R. N. Katz, "Fracture Strength of Large Area, Edge-Bonded Sapphire", Ceramic Sci. and Engineer. Proceedings, vol 23, # 3, pp. 817-824 (2002)
Janet B. Quinn, James Jan, R. Nathan Katz, and Isabel K. Lloyd, "Machining Science and Technology", 62(2) pp. 1-9 (2002)
R. Nathan Katz, "Overview of Ceramic Materials, Design, and Application", Chapter 14 in Handbook of Materials Selection, ed. Myer Kutz, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, pp. 419-437 (2002)
M. I. Pech-Canul, R. N. Katz, M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimum conditions for pressureless infiltration of SiC performs by aluminum alloys", J. Materials Processing Technology, vol 108, pp. 68-77 (2000)
M. I. Pech-Canul, R. N. Katz, M. M. Makhlouf, "The Combined Role of Nitrogen and Magnesium in Wetting SiC by Aluminum Alloys", Proceedings of the Congresso Internacional de Metalurgia y Materiales, Instituto Tecnologico de Satillo, Satillo, Coahuila, Mexico, pp. 232-241, November 2000
M. I. Pech-Canul, R. N. Katz, M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimized Wetting of Silicon Carbide by Aluminum Alloys", State of the Art in Cast Metal Matrix Composites in the Next Millenium, ed. P. K. Rohatgi, TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 115-128, (2000)
M. I. Pech-Canul, R. N. Katz, M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimized Processing of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites by Pressureless Infiltration of SiC Preforms", State of the Art in Cast Metal Matrix Composites in the Next Millenium, ed. P. K. Rohatgi, TMS, Warrendale, PA, pp. 173-188 (2000)
F. I. Baratta and R. N. Katz, "Flaw Assessment in Brittle Materials", invited chapter in the Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Technology, to be published by Elsivers 2000/2001.
M.I. Pech-Canul, R. N. Katz, M. M. Makhlouf, and S. Pickard, "The Role of Silicon in Wetting and Pressureless Infiltration of SiCp Preforms by Aluminum Alloys, J. Mater. Sci. vol. 35, #9, p. 2169-2173 (2000).
M. I. Pech-Canul, R. N. Katz, and M. M. Makhlouf, "Optimum Parameters for Wetting of Silicon Carbide by Aluminum Alloys", Metall. and Mater. Trans. A, vol. 31A, p. 565-573 (2000).
D. Z. Dent, J. L. Lombardi, G. Artz, F. H. Gafner and R. N. Katz, "Characterization of Ceramic Feedstock and Parts Made by the Shape Deposition Manufacturing Process", presented at the 24th International Conf. on Engineering Ceramics and Structures, 27 January 2000, in press.
R. N. Katz, "Wear Applications of Silicon Carbide and Nitride Ceramics", to be published in the Proceedings of the 9th CIMTEC (1999).
R. N. Katz, "Applications of Silicon Nitride Based Ceramics", Ind. Ceramics, 17, [3], 158-164 (1997).
I. Bar-On and R. Nathan Katz, "Selection of Ceramic Materials and their Application", Chapter 11 in Handbook of Materials Selection and Applications for Engineers, ed. G. T. Murray, Marcel Dekker, New York, pp. 99-145 (1997).
R. N. Katz, "Ceramic Gun Barrel Liners: Retrospect and Prospect" in the Proceedings of the Sagamore Workshop on Gun Barrel Wear and Erosion, sponsored by the Army Research Laboratory, DuPont Country Club, Wilmington, DE, July 29, 1996.
K. Cho, R. N. Katz, and I Bar-On, " Strength and Fracture Toughness of Hot Pressed Titanium Diboride", in press Ceram. Sci. and Eng. Proceed., vol. 17, 1996.
R. N. Katz and K. Cho,"Fracture Toughness Estimation by Fractographic Analysis of Tensile Specimens" Proceedings of the 3rd Conference on the Fractography of Ceramics and Glasses.
R. Nathan Katz and Keith J. Bowman, " Introduction and Overview", Chapter 1 in Handbook on Discontinuously Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites, Purdue U. Press and the American Ceram. Soc.(1995) pp 1-29 {Invited Book Chapter}.
H. A. Toutanji, D. Friel, T. El-Korchi, R. N. Katz, G. Wechsler and W Rafaniello," Room Temperature Tensile and Flexural Strength of Ceramics in AlN-SiC System, J. European Ceram. Soc, vol 15 (1995) pp 425-434
K. Cho, R. N. Katz and I. Bar-On, "Strength and Fracture Toughness of Hot Pressed SIC Materials", Ceram. Sci. and Eng. Proceed., vol 16 (1995).
R. Nathan Katz, "Ceramic Materials For Rolling Element Bearing Applications", in Friction and Wear of Advanced Ceramics, ed S. Jahanmir, Marcel Dekker (1994) pp 313- 238.
R. N. Katz, S. Grendahl, K. Cho, I. Bar-On, and W. Rafaniello, "Fracture toughness of Ceramics in AlN-SiC System", Ceram. Sci. and Eng. Proceed., vol 15,[5], (1994), pp 877-884.
H. A. Toutanji, T. El-Korchi and R. N. Katz," Strength and Reliability of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composites", Cement and Concrete Composites 16 (1994) 15-21.
R. N. Katz, H. Lucas and H. Toutanji, " A Novel Tensile Test Technique for Structural Ceramics", in Mechanical Testing of Ceramics and Ceramic Composites, ed . A. Gilat, AMD-vol 197, ASME, (1994) pp 61-71.
R. Nathan Katz, "Applications of Silicon Nitride Based Ceramics in the U.S.", in Silicon Nitride Ceramics: Scientific and Technological Advances, ed. I-Wei Chen, Materials Research Society Proceedings Volume 287, (1993), p 197 -208.
D. Woodilla, M. Buonomo, I. Bar-On, R. N. Katz, and T. Whalen,"Elevated Temperature Behavior of High Strength SiC", J. of the Am. Ceram. Soc., 76, [1], (1993), pp 249 - 252.
R. N. Katz, G. Wechsler, H. Toutanji, D. Friel, G. L. Leatherman, T. El-Korchi and W. Rafaniello, "Room Temperature Tensile Strength of AlN", Cer Sci and Eng. Proceed. vol 14,[ 9/10], (1993).
H. Toutanji, T. El-Korchi, R. N. Katz and G. L Leatherman, "Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites in Direct Tension", Cement and Concrete, vol 23, (1993) pp 618-626.
G. E. Gazza and R. N. Katz, " Densification of Ceramics by Gas Overpressure Sintering", in Pressure Effects on Materials Processing and Design, eds. K.Ishizaki, E.Hodge, and M. Concannon, Materials Research Society - Symposium Proceedings vol. 251, pp 199-209 (1992 ).
H. A. Toutanji, T. El-Korchi, G. L. Leatherman and R.N. Katz, " The Effect of Carbon Fiber on the Uniaxial Tensile Strength of a Cementitious Matrix " Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc vol. 245, pp 359 - 364, (1992).
R. Nathan Katz, " Computers - The Key to Reliable Ceramic Materials and Components ", Materials Characterization, 27, pp 281-295, ( 1991 ).
R. Nathan Katz, " Design with Brittle Materials ",in Concise Encyclopedia of Advanced Ceramic Materials, ed. R.J. Brook, Pergemon Press, London, ( 1991 ) pp 105-108.

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