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Titanium matrix composites with novel network microstructure

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Abstract

As a success to challenge the brittleness of titanium matrix composites (TMCs) fabricated by powder metallurgy (PM), the ductility was significantly improved by tailoring a novel network distribution of TiBw reinforcement. TMCs with a network distribution of TiBw exhibiting a superior combination of properties were successfully fabricated by employing large and spherical Ti powders and low-energy blending process. TiB whiskers were in-situ synthesized around the boundaries of Ti particles and subsequently formed into a TiBw network structure. The branched and dowel-like TiB whiskers synthesized in the present system are believed to be beneficial to the mechanical properties of the composites. The experimental results show that the as-sintered 8.5 vol.%TiBw/Ti composites with a network microstructure exhibit 71% increment of strength allied with 11.5% of elongation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9780000000002
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 22 Jun 201426 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014

Conference

Conference16th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period22/06/1426/06/14

Keywords

  • In situ
  • Mechanical properties
  • Network microstructure
  • Titanium matrix composites (TMCs)

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