Abstract
The article presents the results of assessing thermal shrinkage during the formation of beryllium oxide ceramics using the hot casting method. The thermoplastic slurry is a composite system with a dispersion medium (binder) that has a very low thermal conductivity compared to the dispersed phase (beryllium oxide). Ultrasonic treatment reduces the viscosity of the slurry and improves its casting properties. The formation of beryllium oxide slurry is carried out without disrupting the integrity of the system and depends on the casting speed and temperature factors. The combined influence of these factors determines the casting properties of the slurry. Cooling - solidification of the slurry in the casting mold occurs in stages in the liquid, amorphous states with a phase transition, and in the viscoplastic state of the casting. The cooling rate of the casting at all stages depends on the cavity design, the rheological properties of the slurry, and the casting process parameters. It is important to maintain the integrity of the casting due to temperature shrinkage.