scholarly journals Selected properties of ZrB₂ composites obtained by SPS method for parts of electro-erosion shaping machines

Mechanik ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
Annamaria Naughton-Duszova ◽  
Elżbieta Bączek ◽  
Marcin Podsiadło
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Ceramic Composites ◽  
Zirconium Boride ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ultra High Temperature Ceramics ◽  
High Relative Density ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Field Assisted Sintering

The effect of the addition of silicon carbide and boron carbide powders on the properties of ZrB2 ceramic composites constituting UHTC materials (ultra high temperature ceramics) was investigated. Polycrystalline zirconium boride samples as well as matrix composites of this phase with addition of 2 and 10 wt.% SiC and B4C were obtained by pressure-assisted sintering using SPS/FAST (spark plasma sintering/field assisted sintering technique) in the temperature range of 1800÷2000°C. Samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, hardness and fracture toughness. The obtained materials are characterized by a high relative density in the range of 97÷98%. Higher hardness and fracture toughness were observed for the composite obtained in temperature 1900°C.

Preparation and Characterization of Alumina based TiNn and SiCn Composites

2002 ◽  
Vol 740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mats Carlsson ◽  
Mats Johnsson ◽  
Annika Pohl
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Ceramic Composites ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Nano Structure ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Spark Plasma

ABSTRACTCeramic composites containing 2 and 5vol. % of nanosized commercially available TiN and SiC particles in alumina were prepared via a water based slurry processing route followed by spark plasma sintering (SPS) at 75 MPa in the temperature range 1200–1600°C. Some of the samples could be fully densified by use of SPS already after five minutes at 1200°C and 75 MPa. The aim was to control the alumina grain growth and thus obtain different nano-structure types. The microstructures have been correlated to some mechanical properties; e.g. hardness and fracture toughness.

scholarly journals Tribological Properties of Ti2AlNb Matrix Composites Containing Few-Layer Graphene Fabricated by Spark Plasma Sintering

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 924
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Ziru Han ◽  
Qingjuan Wang ◽  
Baojia Wei ◽  
Shewei Xin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Layer Graphene ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Ti2alnb Alloy ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Few Layer Graphene

Ti2AlNb alloys with few-layer graphene were fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) to enhance the tribological properties (TP) of the composite materials. Microstructure characteristics of the original few-layer graphene (FLG), Ti2AlNb powders, and the sintered composites were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Raman spectroscopy. The experimental results indicated that FLGs were homogeneously distributed in the composites. Tribological results indicated that the coefficient of friction (COF) of the composites was reduced as the content of FLG increased. Compared with the pure Ti2AlNb alloy, the average COF of the composite with 1.0 wt.% FLG was decreased by 9.4% and the wear rate was decreased by 36%. Meanwhile, the microstructures of the worn surface showed that TiC particles and friction layers formed by residual FLGs were present on the surface of the composites after tribological test. It is proposed that Ti2AlNb alloys with FLGs presented the enhanced wear resistance.

Preparation and Microstructural Characterization of Al2O3/ZrO2 Nanocomposites to Use in the Femoral Head of Hip Replacement

2009 ◽  
Vol 620-622 ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Gang Zhou ◽  
Soo Wohn Lee ◽  
Yu Bao Li
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Hip Joint ◽  
Joint Replacement ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Microstructural Characterization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ceramic Phase ◽  
Hip Joint Replacement ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma

High-purity aluminum oxide is potentially an attractive implante material for total hip joint replacement, because its biocompatibility, excellent wear resistance, high strength and corrosion resistance. The main problem of alumina is relatively low fracture toughness. Thus, this study is the introduction of ZrO2 as second ceramic phase homogeneously dispersed wihtin an alumina matix. Al2O3/ZrO2 nanocomposites disk is prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) method at 1500°C and 50MPa, in vacuum for 5min. Then, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to analyze the microstucture and phases of this nanocomposite. Moreover, frexual sthrength of the nanocomposites was meausured as well as hardness and fracture toughness. When the content of ZrO2 is up to 15wt%, the fracture toughness value (8.4MPam1/2), and strength (527MPa) are achieved. This Al2O3/ZrO2 nanocomposites may be served as a tatal hip joint replacement.

scholarly journals Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of short-carbon-fiber/Ti3SiC2 composites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangqi He ◽  
Rongxiu Guo ◽  
Meishuan Li ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Linshan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Transition Layers ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Short Carbon

Abstract In this paper, short-carbon-fibers (Csf) reinforced Ti3SiC2 matrix composites (Csf/Ti3SiC2, the Csf content was 0, 2, 5 and 10 vol.%) were fabricated by spark-plasma-sintering (SPS) using Ti3SiC2 powders and Csf as starting materials at 1300 oC. The effects of Csf addition on the phase compositions, microstructures and mechanical properties (including hardness, flexural strength and fracture toughness) of Csf/Ti3SiC2 composites were investigated. The Csf, with a bi-layered transition layers, i.e. TiC and SiC layer, were homogeneously distributed in the as-prepared Csf/Ti3SiC2 composites. With the increase of Csf content, the fracture toughness of Csf/Ti3SiC2 composites increased, but the flexural strength decreased, while the Vickers hardness decreased initially then increased steadily when the Csf content was higher than 2 vol.%. These changed performances could be attributed to the introduction of Csf and the formation of much stronger interfacial phases.

Microstructure and Properties of TiB2/AlFeNiCoCr Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering

2020 ◽  
Vol 842 ◽  
pp. 83-89
Author(s):  
Dai Hong Xiao ◽  
Min Dong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Phase Evolution ◽  
High Entropy Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Alloy Matrix ◽  
High Entropy ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Temperature And Pressure

TiB2/AlFeNiCoCr high-entropy-alloy-matrix composites were fabricated by spark plasma sintering. Effects of SPS process on microstructure and mechanical properties of 0.5 vol.% TiB2/AlFeNiCoCr composites were studied using X-ray diffraction, density testing, scanning electron microscopy, mechanical property testing. It is shown that increasing of sintering temperature and pressure can improve the relative density and compressive properties of 5 vol. %TiB2/AlCoCrFeNi composites. During the spark plasma sintering, there is phase evolution in the composites. The 5 vol. % TiB2/AlCoCrFeNi composite after sintering at 1200 °C and 30 ~ 45 MPa is composed of phases BCC, B2, FCC, σ and TiB2.

scholarly journals Properties of TiC and TiN Reinforced Alumina–Zirconia Composites Sintered with Spark Plasma Technique

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Szutkowska ◽  
Sławomir Cygan ◽  
Marcin Podsiadło ◽  
Jolanta Laszkiewicz-Łukasik ◽  
Jolanta Cyboroń ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
New Type ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

In this paper, Al2O3–ZrO2 composites with an addition of 20 wt% TiN and 10 wt% TiC were modified. The addition of zirconia in a range from 2 to 5 wt% of the monoclinic phase and 10 wt% of Y2O3 stabilised ZrO2 affected the mechanical properties of the composites. A new type of sintering technique—the spark plasma sintering (SPS) method—within a temperature range from 1575 °C to 1675 °C, was used. Vickers hardness, apparent density, wear resistance and indentation fracture toughness KIC(HV) were evaluated at room temperature. An increase of the sintering temperature resulted in an improvement of Vickers hardness and an increase of the fracture toughness of the tested composites. The tribological properties of the samples were tested using the ball-on-disc method. The friction coefficient was in a range from 0.31 to 0.55, depending on the sintering temperature. An enhancement of the specific wear rate was dependent on the sintering temperature. The mechanical properties of the samples sintered by pressureless sintering (PS) were compared. X-ray diffraction patterns were presented in order to determine the phase composition. SEM microstructure of the tested composites sintered at different temperatures was observed.

Development of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics: From Monoliths to Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 941 ◽  
pp. 2041-2046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Julian-Jankowiak ◽  
V. Mathivet ◽  
Jean François Justin ◽  
Vincent Guérineau
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Materials Development ◽  
Ultra High Temperature Ceramics ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
First Results ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Ultrahigh Temperature ◽  
Oxidation Behaviors

Regarding materials development, our studies have been mainly focused on ZrB2-SiC and HfB2-SiC compositions with TaSi2or Y2O3additions using hot pressing and spark plasma sintering. These additives have been used to decrease the sintering temperature and to improve the oxidation resistance. Interesting mechanical properties at room and high temperature have been measured. Moreover, excellent oxidation behaviors have been observed up to 2000-2200°C with Y2O3. Last developments are centered on the manufacturing of ultrahigh temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHTCMC) using slurry infiltration and pyrolysis for example. First results are encouraging.

scholarly journals Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of short-carbon-fiber/Ti3SiC2 composites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangqi He ◽  
Rongxiu Guo ◽  
Meishuan Li ◽  
Yang Yang ◽  
Linshan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Transition Layers ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Short Carbon

Abstract In this paper, short-carbon-fibers (Csf) reinforced Ti3SiC2 matrix composites (Csf/Ti3SiC2 , the Csf content was 0, 2, 5 and 10 vol.%) were fabricated by spark-plasma-sintering (SPS) using Ti3SiC2 powders and Csf as starting materials at 1300 ℃. The effects of Csf addition on the phase compositions, microstructures and mechanical properties (including hardness, flexural strength and fracture toughness) of Csf/Ti3SiC2 composites were investigated. The Csf, with a bi-layered transition layers, i.e. TiC and SiC layer, were homogeneously distributed in the as-prepared Csf /Ti3SiC2 composites. With the increase of Csf content, the fracture toughness of Csf/Ti3SiC2 composites increased, but the flexural strength decreased, while the Vickers hardness decreased initially then increased steadily when the Csf content was higher than 2 vol.%. These changed performances could be attributed to the introduction of Csf and the formation of much stronger interfacial phases.

scholarly journals SPS sintering of nitride ceramics

Mechanik ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 366-370
Author(s):  
Piotr Wyżga ◽  
Piotr Klimczyk ◽  
Jolanta Cyboroń ◽  
Paweł Figiel
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Silicon Nitride ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Initial Mixture ◽  
Fast Method ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Field Assisted Sintering

Due to the unique properties of ceramics materials based on nitride, it could be used in the broadly understood technique. However, obtaining silicon nitride materials requires it to use the advanced methods of manufacturing, mostly because this material is difficult to sinter. Dense ceramic sinters were obtained from the system Si3N4-Al2O3-Y2O3 by applied pulsed current – SPS/FAST method (spark plasma sintering/field assisted sintering technique). The sintering parameters of the initial mixture were optimized to obtain the highest possible sinter properties, such as: density, Young’s modulus, hardness and fracture toughness. In the presented work the influence of pressure and pulse current, used in the SPS/FAST method, on sinterability and on selected physical and mechanical properties of the obtained materials was analyzed. The purpose of introducing the Al2O3 and Y2O3 additions to the Si3N4 matrix was to activate the hard-to-sinter silicon nitride powder and consequently to achieve a high density of the sintered samples. The best properties were characterized by sinter obtained in 1700°C and under pressure 63 MPa; the holding time at sintering temperature was 15 min. The density of the obtained sample has reached 98% theoretical value, and the other parameters were: Young’s modulus – 298 GPa, Vickers hardness – 17,7 GPa, fracture toughness – 6 MPa∙m1/2.

scholarly journals The Property Characterization of α-Sialon/Ni Composites Synthesized by Spark Plasma Sintering

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adedayo Sheriff Adeniyi ◽  
Bilal Anjum Ahmed ◽  
Abbas Saeed Hakeem ◽  
Faheemuddin Patel ◽  
Akolade Idris Bakare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Nickel Particle ◽  
Ceramic Composites ◽  
Synthesis Temperature ◽  
Ni Content ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Ni Addition ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Property Changes

This study investigates the effect of micron-sized nickel particle additions on the microstructural, thermal, and mechanical property changes of α-sialon ceramic composites. The α-sialon/Ni composites were synthesized with an increasing amount of Ni (10–40 wt.%) using the spark plasma sintering technique and nanosized alpha precursors at a relatively low synthesis temperature of 1500 °C with a holding time of 30 min in each case. The density of the samples increased with the increase in Ni content of up to 15 wt.% and, with the further increase in Ni content, it became almost constant with a slight decrease. Furthermore, thermal conductivity and thermal expansion properties of Ni-sialon composites improved slightly with the inclusion of 10 wt.% Ni. The addition of Ni to α-sialon matrix resulted in a decrease in the hardness of the composites from HV10 21.6 to HV10 16.3, however the presence of Ni as a softer interfacial phase resulted in a substantial increase in the fracture toughness of these composites. Fracture toughness was found to increase by approximately 91% at 40 wt.% Ni addition.

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