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Abstract
The variables affecting the radial/axial (R/A) shrinkage ratio in compacts made from spherical copper powder have been investigated, also the linear dependence of R/A on compacting pressure and sintering temperature. The values of R/A for spherical powder are higher than those for irregularly shaped powder. The effect of particle shape and height/dia. ratio of the compact on R/A have been studied. The differences in green-density distributions have been determined, together with the effect on these of pressure and height/dia. ratio of the compact. The observed variation of R/A is attributed to differences in density distribution in the green compacts, resulting in anisotropic stresses during sintering.
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* Manuscript received 6 August 1973.