摘要 |
A silicon nitride sintered body exhibiting a high heat conductivity, the silicon nitride sintered body includes a rare earth element in an amount of 2 to 17.5 mass % in terms of the oxide thereof, Fe in an amount of 0.07 to 0.5 mass % in terms of the oxide thereof, Ca in an amount of 0.07 to 0.5 mass % in terms of the oxide thereof, Al in an amount of 0.1 to 0.6 mass % in terms of the oxide thereof, Mg in an amount of 0.3 to 4 mass % in terms of the oxide thereof, and Hf in an amount not larger than 5 mass % (including 0 mass %) in terms of the oxide thereof.
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