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P. D. Ownby

Professor Emeritus of Ceramic Engineering

1961 …2007

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Dr. Ownby's research interests include the following: Nucleation, adsorption and desorption, work functions, interfacial energy; Crystal growth, crystallographic dependence of surface phenomena and epitaxy; High density poly-crystalline and amorphous solids; Atmosphere control; Boron and boron compounds; Simulation of crystal surfaces; High purity non-clay slip casting; Sessile drop interface studies; Physical property enhancement of ceramic matrix composites; Diamonds, Diamond Polytypes and graphite; Vitreous silica and silicon optical properties; Reaction and amorphization milling; Beta alumina electrolyes; Fabrication techniques; Infrared Transmission of Silicon and Germanium; Boron Isotope Separation Techniques

Contact Information

Phone: (573) 364-4572
Cell: (573) 465-2322
Fax: (573) 341-6934

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Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering, The Ohio State University

… → 1967

M.S. in Ceramic Engineering, Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

… → 1962

B.S. in Ceramic Engineering, University of Utah

… → 1961

Research Interests

  • High density polycrystalline and amorphous solids
  • Gaseous atmosphere control at high temperatures
  • Boron and boron compounds
  • High purity non-clay slip casting
  • Sessile drop interface studies
  • Diamond structure elements
  • Diamond, silicon and germanium, and their physical and transmission properties
  • Diamond polytypes
  • Non-conventional fabrication techniques
  • Quantitative phase analysis

Disciplines

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Ceramic Materials

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