Time-Resolved X-Ray Crystallography Sheds Light on Phase Changes in Ceramics Written by AZoMJun 9 2021 Ceramic materials, known for their crack resistance, find applications in various industries, ranging from dentistry to aerospace engineering. Reinforcing these materials to enhance their safety and efficiency is a major area of research. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com/ Gregory A. Pozhvanov Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have used time-resolved X-ray diffraction to visualize transformation toughening in zirconia ceramics at the time of dynamic fracture. The results of the study were published in the Applied Physics Letters journal Present methods of observation allow researchers to visualize the formation of cracks in materials