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network. The Ni gel with A:C=3:2 has an elastic modulus of G’=65 kPa and a yield<br />

stress τy=33.9 Pa. The Ni gel with A:C=2:2 has an elastic modulus around 16.5 kPa and<br />

a yield stress 25.2 Pa. These large ratios of anionic to cationic polyelectrolyte are<br />

indicative of the more effective ionization of the PEI molecule compared to Darvan 821A.<br />

In many ceramic suspensions, the opposite motif of dispersion and flocculation is used<br />

(i.e., Darvan 821A is the dispersant and PEI is the flocculant). In these cases, the A:C<br />

ratio is often in the range of 3:1 to 4:1.<br />

Figure 4.4 Shear modulus G’ vs. shear stress τ of Nickel gels (φsolids = 0.472) with<br />

varying flocculant (PAA) concentration.<br />

4.3.4. Thermal Degradation of Binders<br />

As Ni is prone to oxidation at elevated temperature in air, binder removal for Ni<br />

green structure has to be carried out at limited temperature. After thermal degradation at<br />

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