Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Homogenous and Graded Si3N4/(W, Ti)C Nano-Composite Ceramic Tool Materials

2014 ◽  
Vol 800-801 ◽  
pp. 511-515
Author(s):  
Xian Hua Tian ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Shuai Liu ◽  
Zhao Chao Gong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Composite Ceramic ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Graded Structure ◽  
Design Ideas ◽  
Novel Design

Close attention has been paid to Functional graded materials (FGMs) worldwide for their novel design ideas and outstanding properties. To verify the advantage of FGMS in the design of ceramic tool materials, Si3N4/(W, Ti)C nanocomposite ceramic tool materials with homogenous and graded structure were fabricated by hot pressing and sintering technology. The flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness of the sintered composites were tested and compared. The experimental results showed that the graded structure improved mechanical properties of the ceramic tool materials, especially the flexural strength and fracture toughness. The introduction of residual compressive stress in the surface layer contributes to the improvement of the properties .

Study on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiB2-Ti(C,N) Composite Ceramic Tool Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 426 ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Liu ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Bin Zou ◽  
Liang Xu ◽  
H.L. Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Composite Ceramic ◽  
Fracture Pattern ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hot Press Sintering

TiB2-Ti(C, N)-(Ni, Mo) composite ceramic tool materials were fabricated by the hot-press sintering technology. The effects of the content of Ti(C, N) on the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated by XRD and SEM observations. It is shown that the grain size of the composites is small, the fracture surface is irregularity, the grain boundaries of TiB2 and Ti(C, N) are connected tightly, and a new crystalline phase of MoNi is formed. A small amount of Ti(C, N) is decomposed into TiN, and the decomposition of Ti(C, N) is intensified as the content of Ti(C, N) is increased during the sintering process. The fracture pattern is the combination of the intergranular mode and transgranular mode. It is found that the flexural strength and fracture toughness of TiB2-Ti(C, N)-(Ni, Mo) composites increase consistently owning to the addition of Ti(C, N), the maximum resultant mechanical properties of TiB2-Ti(C, N)-(Ni, Mo) composites are 1019.53MPa for the flexural strength, 6.89MPa•m1/2 for the fracture toughness and 23.65GPa for Vickers hardness.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Multi-Scale Titanium Diboride Matrix Nanocomposite Ceramic Tool Materials

2010 ◽  
Vol 431-432 ◽  
pp. 523-526
Author(s):  
Han Lian Liu ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Shou Rong Xiao ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Ming Hong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Transgranular Fracture ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Micro Scale ◽  
Multi Scale ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposite

Under the liquid-phase hot-pressing technique, the multi-scale titanium diboride matrix nanocomposite ceramic tool materials were fabricated by adding both micro-scale and nano-scale TiN particles into TiB2 with Ni and Mo as sintering aids. The effect of content of nano-scale TiN and sintering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties was studied. The result showed that flexural strength and fracture toughness of the composites increased first, and then decreased with an increase of the content of nano-scale TiN, while the Vickers hardness decreased with an increase of the content of nano-scale TiN. The optimal mechanical properties were flexural strength 742 MPa, fracture toughness 6.5 MPa•m1/2 and Vickers hardness 17GPa respectively. The intergranular and transgranular fracture mode were observed in the composites. The metal phase can cause ductility toughening and crack bridging, while crack deflection and transgranular fracture mode could be brought by micro-scale TiN and nano-scale TiN respectively.

Effect of (Ni,Mo) and (W,Ti)C on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiB2 Ceramic Tool Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 723 ◽  
pp. 233-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Chun Yang ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Han Lian Liu ◽  
Bin Zou ◽  
Hong Tao Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Grain Growth ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Sintering Additive ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties

TiB2-(W,Ti)C composites with (Ni,Mo) as sintering additive have been fabricated by hot-pressing technique, and the microstructure and mechanical properties of the composites have been investigated. (Ni,Mo) promotes grain growth of the composites. In the case of 7vol.% (Ni,Mo), the grain size decreases consistently with an increase in the content of (W,Ti)C. When the proper content of (W,Ti)C is added to TiB2 composites, the growth of matrix grains is inhibited and the mechanical properties of the composites are improved. The best mechanical properties of the composites are 1084.13MPa for three-point flexural strength, 7.80MPa•m 1/2 for fracture toughness and 17.92GPa for Vickers hardness.

Mechanical Properties of Al2O3-TiN Nanocomposite Ceramic Tool Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 499 ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Yu Huan Fei ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Han Lian Liu ◽  
Bin Zou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Holding Time ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Nano Scale

Al2O3-TiN nanocomposite ceramic tool materials were fabricated by hot-pressing technique and the mechanical properties were measured. Mechanical properties such as room temperature flexural strength, Vickers hardness and fracture toughness were measured through three-point bending test and Vickers indentation. The effects of the content of nano-scale TiN, sintering temperature and holding time on the mechanical properties were investigated. The results shows that the addition of nano-scale TiN can improve the mechanical properties of alumina ceramics. Both the flexural strength and the fracture toughness first increased then decreased with an increment in the content of nano-scale TiN. Both the Vickers hardness and the fracture toughness increased with an increment in the sintering temperature. The flexural strength increased with an increment in the holding time, while the fracture toughness decreased with an increment in the holding time. The composites with only nano-scale TiN have the highest Vickers hardness for the holding time of 30min, while the hardness of the composites with nano-scale TiN and micro-scale TiN decreased with an increment in the holding time.

Effect of Hot Pressing Technology on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ZrO2 Nano-Composite Ceramic Tool and Die Material

2011 ◽  
Vol 686 ◽  
pp. 396-400
Author(s):  
Ming Dong Yi ◽  
Chong Hai Xu ◽  
Jing Jie Zhang ◽  
Zhen Yu Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Fracture Mode ◽  
Hot Pressing ◽  
Composite Ceramic ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Die Material ◽  
Pressing Technology

A new nano-composite ceramic tool and die material was prepared by vacuum hot pressing technique. The effect of hot pressing technology on the microstructure and mechanical properties of ZrO2nano-composite ceramic tool and die material was investigated systemically, and the ceramic tool and die material with good mechanical properties was fabricated successfully. Results show that, the highest flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness of ZrO2nano-composite ceramic tool and die material reaches 1055 MPa, 10.57 MPa∙m1/2 and 13.59 GPa, respectively by means of the vacuum hot pressing technique at 1430 °C for 60min at 35MPa. The flexural strength and fracture toughness has been improved greatly by the optimization of hot pressing technology. In the materials, the optimum sinter process could ensure the t-ZrO2stabilized till room temperature that can enhance the toughening effect of ZrO2. The microstructure of ZrO2nano-composite ceramic tool and die materials were improved by the optimization of hot pressing technology, and the fracture mode is the typical mixed trans/inter-granular fracture mode.

Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Al2O3/TiCN Sandwich Nanocomposite Ceramic Tool Materials

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 1126-1129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.Z. Li ◽  
Jun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Hot Pressing ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Surface Layers ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Layer Thickness Ratio ◽  
Symmetrical Distribution

A model for designing sandwich nanocomposite ceramic tool materials with symmetrical distribution was presented. By adding nano-sized Al2O3 particles into the submicro-sized Al2O3 and TiCN, Al2O3/TiCN sandwich nanocomposite ceramic tool materials were fabricated by means of powder-laminating and hot-pressing technique. The experimental results showed that optimal mechanical properties were achieved for the composite with the addition of 35 vol.% TiCN particles in the middle layer and 45 vol.% TiCN particles in the outer layers, layer thickness ratio is 0.3, with the flexural strength reaching respectively 900MPa，fracture toughness and Vicker's hardness in the surface layers being 6.5MPa•m1/2 and 19.2GPa.

Effect of Nano-Scale TiN on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Si3N4 Based Ceramic Tool Materials

2006 ◽  
Vol 315-316 ◽  
pp. 154-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Zou ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Bing Qiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Si3n4 Ceramic ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Nano Scale ◽  
Sintering Conditions ◽  
Si3n4 Matrix

An effect of nano-scale TiN grains on the mechanical properties and microstructure of Si3N4 based ceramic tool materials is investigated at the different sintering temperature. Compared to monolithic Si3N4 ceramic tool materials, the sintering temperature is decreased and mechanical properties is enhanced when only one percent of nano-scale TiN in term of mass is added into the Si3N4 matrix. The optimum mechanical properties are achieved when Si3N4/TiN nanocomposites tool materials were sintered at the sintering conditions of 1650, 30MPa and holding time of 40min. The flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness are 1018.2MPa, 8.62MPa⋅m1/2 and 14.58GPa respectively. SEM micrographs indicate that microstructure is composed of the elongated and equiaxed β-Si3N4 grains, and some nano-scale TiN grains are enveloped into matrix grains.

Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Nano-Al2O3 Based Composite Ceramic Tool Material

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 736-739
Author(s):  
Xing Li ◽  
Bin Fang ◽  
Xiu Guo Xu ◽  
Chong Hai Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Tool Material ◽  
Composite Ceramic ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Technique Effect ◽  
Nano Alumina ◽  
Ceramic Tool Material

The Al2O3(nm)/SiC（μm）/Al2O3（μm）ceramic tool materials were fabricated by the hot-pressing technique. Effect of the compositions on microstructure and mechanical properties is investigated. With nano-particles content decreasing, the flexural strength increased and fine grains can be obtained. When the nano-alumina content is 60wt%, the grain of this sample is fine, the Vickers hardness and flexural strength are 16.24 GPa and 678 MPa, respectively.

The Effects of Sintering Process on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiB2-Ti(C0.5N0.5)-WC Composite Tool Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 500 ◽  
pp. 640-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Zhao ◽  
Chuan Zhen Huang ◽  
Bin Zou ◽  
Yu Huan Fei ◽  
Han Lian Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Composite Ceramic ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Sintering Process ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Composite Tool ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heating Up

TiB2-Ti (C0.5N0.5)-WC composite tool materials were fabricated by the hot-pressing technique. The effects of sintering process on microstructure and mechanical properties of TiB2 -Ti (C0.5N0.5) -WC composite tool materials were studied. The flexural strength was measured by three point bending test, and Vickers hardness and the fracture toughness were measured on polished surfaces by Vickers indentation. The microstructure of TiB2-Ti (C0.5N0.5)-WC composite ceramic was analyzed by XRD and SEM observations. The results show that the mechanical properties can be improved in a proper heating mode. When the direct heating-up mode was conducted, the flexural strength, fracture toughness and hardness reached 854MPa, 7.2MPa·m1/2 and 19.7GPa, respectively.

scholarly journals Reinforcing Mechanisms of Graphene and Nano-TiC in Al2O3-Based Ceramic-Tool Materials

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhefei Sun ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Xuchao Wang ◽  
Enzhao Cui ◽  
Hao Yu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Crack Deflection ◽  
Crack Branching ◽  
Ceramic Tool ◽  
Tool Materials ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Reinforcing Effects

Graphene and nano-TiC, which have good reinforcing effects on Al2O3-based ceramic-tool materials, are generally used as additive phases for ceramics. In this study, nine kinds of samples were sintered, to investigate the effects of graphene and nano-TiC on the reinforcing mechanisms of Al2O3-based ceramics. The experimental results indicated that adding 0.5 vol% graphene and 10 vol% nano-TiC can obtain the optimum flexural strength, fracture toughness, and Vickers hardness, which were 705 ± 44 MPa, 7.4 ± 0.4 MPa m1/2, and 20.5 ± 0.8 GPa, respectively. Furthermore, the reinforcing mechanisms of crack bridging, pull-out of graphene, and pull-out of nano-TiC are identified, which are contributed to improving the mechanical properties of ceramics. Meanwhile, other reinforcing mechanisms induced by graphene (graphene break, crack guiding, and 3D propagation) and nano-TiC (crack branching, crack deflection, and peeling) are discussed. These reinforcing mechanisms are coupled together, while decoupling is hard to work out. Thus, further quantitative studies of reinforcing effects of graphene and nano-TiC on Al2O3-based ceramic-tool materials are necessary to be carried out.

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