and highly pure samples ranging in density from 68% to 99.8% TD–corresponding to an
absolute density of 14.25 g/cm 3 out of a theoretical density of 14.28 g/cm 3–have been
fabricated. By careful adjustment of the sintering parameters of temperature and applied
pressure, the production of pellets of specific porosity may now be achieved between these
ranges. The pore closure behaviour of the material has also been documented and …