Calcination was used for surface modification of ultrafine silicon nitride powders, which improved the flowability and dispersion stability of their slurries. Surface characteristics of the powder were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, which showed the generation of an oxide layer and partial elimination of amine groups on the particle surfaces. Ion analysis results suggested a drop in both ion conductivity and supernatant concentration after calcination. For the as-received powder, poor flowability and dispersion stability was ...
