scholarly journals Microstructure and Properties of TiB2 Composites Produced by Spark Plasma Sintering with the Addition of Ti5Si3

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3812
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Twardowska ◽  
Marcin Podsiadło ◽  
Iwona Sulima ◽  
Krzysztof Bryła ◽  
Paweł Hyjek
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Diffraction Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Diamond Indenter ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Sliding Test ◽  
Disc Configuration

Titanium diboride (TiB2) is a hard, refractory material, attractive for a number of applications, including wear-resistant machine parts and tools, but it is difficult to densify. The spark plasma sintering (SPS) method allows producing TiB2-based composites of high density with different sintering aids, among them titanium silicides. In this paper, Ti5Si3 is used as a sintering aid for the sintering of TiB2/10 wt % Ti5Si3 and TiB2/20 wt % Ti5Si3 composites at 1600 °C and 1700 °C for 10 min. The phase composition of the initial powders and produced composites was analyzed by the X-ray diffraction method using CuKα radiation. The microstructure was examined using scanning electron microscopy, accompanied by energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The hardness was determined using a diamond indenter of Vickers geometry loaded at 9.81 N. Friction–wear properties were tested in the dry sliding test in a ball-on-disc configuration, using WC as a counterpart material. The major phases present in the TiB2/Ti5Si3 composites were TiB2 and Ti5Si3. Traces of TiC were also identified. The hardness of the TiB2/Ti5Si3 composites was in the range of 1860–2056 HV1 and decreased with Ti5Si3 content, as well as the specific wear rate Wv. The coefficient of friction for the composites was in the range of 0.5–0.54, almost the same as for TiB2 sinters. The main mechanism of wear was abrasive.

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.

scholarly journals Microstructure and properties of nano-laminated Y3Si2C2 ceramics fabricated via in situ reaction by spark plasma sintering

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 578-586
Author(s):  
Lin-Kun Shi ◽  
Xiaobing Zhou ◽  
Jian-Qing Dai ◽  
Ke Chen ◽  
Zhengren Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
Max Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Selected Area Electron Diffraction ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

AbstractA nano-laminated Y3Si2C2 ceramic material was successfully synthesized via an in situ reaction between YH2 and SiC using spark plasma sintering technology. A MAX phase-like ternary layered structure of Y3Si2C2 was observed at the atomic-scale by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. The lattice parameters calculated from both X-ray diffraction and selected area electron diffraction patterns are in good agreement with the reported theoretical results. The nano-laminated fracture of kink boundaries, delamination, and slipping were observed at the tip of the Vickers indents. The elastic modulus and Vickers hardness of Y3Si2C2 ceramics (with 5.5 wt% Y2O3) sintered at 1500 °C were 156 and 6.4 GPa, respectively. The corresponding values of thermal and electrical conductivity were 13.7 W·m-1·K-1 and 6.3×105 S·m-1, respectively.

Development of WC-Fe3Al Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 881 ◽  
pp. 307-312
Author(s):  
Luis Antonio C. Ybarra ◽  
Afonso Chimanski ◽  
Sergio Gama ◽  
Ricardo A.G. da Silva ◽  
Izabel Fernanda Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Zinc Stearate ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Al Composite ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Vibration Mill

Tungsten carbide (WC) based composites are usually produced with cobalt, but this binder has the inconvenience of shortage, unstable price and potential carcinogenicity. The objective of this study was to develop WC composite with intermetallic Fe3Al matrix. Powders of WC, iron and aluminum, with composition WC-10 wt% Fe3Al, and 0.5 wt% zinc stearate were milled in a vibration mill for 6 h and sintered in a SPS (spark plasma sintering) furnace at 1150 °C for 8 min under pressure of 30 MPa. Measured density and microstructure analysis showed that the composite had significant densification during the (low-temperature, short time) sintering, and X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of intermetallic Fe3Al. Analysis by Vickers indentation resulted in hardness of 11.2 GPa and fracture toughness of 24.6 MPa.m1/2, showing the feasibility of producing dense WC-Fe3Al composite with high mechanical properties using the SPS technique.

Spark Plasma Sintering of Ti-4.5Al-3V-2Fe-2Mo (SP-700)

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 819-822
Author(s):  
Genki Kikuchi ◽  
Hiroshi Izui ◽  
Yuya Takahashi ◽  
Shota Fujino
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Titanium Boride ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Tib2 Particles

In this study, we focused on the sintering performance of Ti-4.5Al-3V-2Mo-2Fe (SP-700) and mechanical properties of SP-700 reinforced with titanium boride (TiB/SP-700) fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS). TiB whiskers formed in titanium by a solid-state reaction of titanium and TiB2 particles were analyzed with scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The TiB/SP-700 was sintered at temperatures of 1073, 1173, and 1273 K and a pressure of 70 MPa for 10, 30, and 50 min. The volume fraction of TiB ranged from 1.7 vol.% to 19.9 vol.%. Tensile tests of TiB/SP-700 were conducted at room temperature, and the effect of TiB volume fraction on the tensile properties was investigated.

Formation of Metal-Intermetallic Laminate Composites by Spark Plasma Sintering of Metal Plates and Powder Work Pieces

2014 ◽  
Vol 698 ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daria V. Lazurenko ◽  
Vyacheslav I. Mali ◽  
Alexander Thoemmes
Keyword(s):  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Intermetallic Layer ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Laminate Composites ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Metal Plates ◽  
Spark Plasma

Laminate composites with an intermetallic component are some of the most prospective constructional and functional materials. The basic formation method of such materials consists in heating a stack composed of metallic plates reacting at elevated temperatures to form intermetallic phases. The temperature of the process is usually approximately equal to a melting point of a more easily fusible component. In this study, an alternative technology of producing a titanium – titanium aluminide composite with a laminate structure is suggested. It consists in combining metallic (titanium and aluminum) powder mixtures pre-sintered at 400 оС with titanium plates, alternate stacking of these components and subsequent spark plasma sintering (SPS) of the fabricated workpieces. Applying this technology allowed for the fabrication of metal-intermetallic laminate (MIL) materials with an inhomogeneous structure of intermetallic interlayers. The phases revealed in the composite by X-Ray diffraction (XRD) were α-Ti, Al, Al3Ti and Al2Ti. Moreover, the results of the energy-dispersive analysis gave the evidence of the formation of Ti-enriched phases in powder layers after SPS. A small number of voids were observed between the structural components of the intermetallic layers. Voids were also detected at “metal-intermetallic” interfaces; however, the quality of connection between different layers in the composite was very high. The microhardness of an intermetallic layer formed in the composite was comparable to the microhardness of the Al3Ti compound. The microhardness of titanium was equal to 1600 MPa.

Spark Plasma Sintering of Paper-Derived Ti3AlC2-Based Composites: Influence of Sintering Temperature

2021 ◽  
Vol 1016 ◽  
pp. 1790-1796
Author(s):  
Maxim Syrtanov ◽  
Egor Kashkarov ◽  
Tatyana Murashkina ◽  
Nahum Travitzky
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Total Content ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbide Phases ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Scanning Electron

This paper describes the influence of sintering temperature on phase composition and microstructure of paper-derived Ti3AlC2 composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering. The composites were sintered at 100 MPa pressure in the temperature range of 1150-1350 °C. Phase composition and microstructure were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The multiphase structure was observed in the sintered composites consisting of Ti3AlC2, Ti2AlC, TiC and Al2O3 phases. The decomposition of the Ti3AlC2 phase into Ti2AlC and TiC carbide phases was observed with temperature rise. The total content of Ti3AlC2 and Ti2AlC phases was reduced from 84.5 vol.% (1150 °C) to 69.5 vol.% (1350 °C). The density of composites affected by both the content of TiC phase and changes in porosity.

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Ti-43Al-5V-4Nb-Y Alloy Consolidated by Spark Plasma Sintering

2016 ◽  
Vol 704 ◽  
pp. 183-189
Author(s):  
Yong Jun Su ◽  
Yi Feng Zheng ◽  
De Liang Zhang ◽  
Fan Tao Kong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Tial Alloy ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Fully Lamellar

TiAl alloy with a composition of Ti-43Al-5V-4Nb-Y (at.%) was prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The TiAl powders were sintered between 650°C and 1300°C for 5 min under different loads. With the increasing of the temperature, the diffusion of the elements can be observed. Full compaction is achieved in a short period of time and the overall processing duration does not exceed 30 min. A fully lamellar structure was seen in the TiAl alloy after heat treatment. The microstructures of the samples were determined by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Their mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile tests performed at room temperature

Solid-State Synthesis of Magnesium Silicide via Repeated Plastic Working and Spark Plasma Sintering

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 2895-2898
Author(s):  
Hideki Oginuma ◽  
Katsuyoshi Kondoh ◽  
Takashi Yamaguchi ◽  
Eiji Yuasa
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Bulk Material ◽  
Magnesium Silicide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Plastic Working ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Elemental Powder Mixture ◽  
Spark Plasma

In this study, the solid-state reaction to form Mg2Si bulky materials via spark plasma sintering (SPS) process was discussed. Elemental powder mixture of Mg-33.33mol%Si was refined and consolidated as green compacts by repeated plastic working (RPW) SPS was performed to synthesize and sinter magnesium silicide at 1100K from the RPWed compact. The only peaks of Mg2Si, not Mg and Si, were detected by X-ray diffraction analysis. Mg2Si bulky intermetallic began to shrink above 800K during SPS process, and its densification significantly occurred. The density of SPSed Mg2Si bulk material is about 100% of the theoretically relative one.

Thermo Physical Properties of Copper/Diamond Composites Fabricated by Spark Plasma Sintering

2013 ◽  
Vol 712-715 ◽  
pp. 208-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Rehman Niazi ◽  
Shu Kui Li ◽  
Ying Chun Wang ◽  
Zhi Yu Hu ◽  
Usman Zahid
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Spark Plasma Sintering ◽  
Heat Sink ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Plasma Sintering ◽  
Spark Plasma ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Thermo Physical Properties

In modern electronic devices overheating has become a critical issue due to high power density and improved performance. In order to overcome this critical issue, the demands for materials having high thermal conductivity with low and tailorable coefficient of thermal expansions are required. This demand can be fulfilled by synthesizing copper/diamond composites, which show excellent thermo-physical properties, compatible with semiconductors and can be used in heat sink and thermal management applications. Copper/Diamond composites were fabricated by Spark Plasma Sintering Method (SPS) by electrolessly copper coated diamond particles pre coated with 1wt% Chromium. The prepared composites were investigated for various properties like thermal conductivity, thermal expansion and characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (S.E.M) and X-ray diffraction (X.R.D) analyses. The effect of process parameters were also taken into account. Thermal conductivity of copper/diamond composites fabricated by SPS at 1100°C under pressure of 40MPa, obtained in this case was 400 W/m•K , which is quite higher than those heat sink materials being already in use.

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