In-situ P/M Al/(ZrB{sub 2} + Al{sub 2}O{sub 3}) MMCs: Processing, microstructure and mechanical characterization[Powder Metallurgy, Metal Matrix Composites]
In-situ metal matrix composites (MMCs) offer significant advantages over conventional MMCs from both a technical and an economic standpoint. In this paper, an in-situ MMC, i.e., Al/(10 vol.% Zr2B + 9.2 vol.% Al{sub 2}O{sub 3}), is produced starting from Al + ZrO{sub 2} + B by reactive sintering and subsequently densified by hot-pressing. The formation mechanism of ZrB{sub 2} and Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} in Al matrix is studied by XRD, thermal analysis and microstructural characterization. Reaction kinetics are also investigated based on the results of the reaction mechanism. The properties are evaluated in terms of microstructural characterization, Young's modulus and bending tests. The in-situ processing involves four intermediate steps and the transitional phases are AlB{sub 2}, Zr(O, B){sub 2} and (Zr, Al)(B, O){sub 2}. Regarding the reaction kinetics, conversion fraction vs time relationships have been established for the last three intermediate steps.
- Research Organization:
- Katholieke Univ. Leuven (BE)
- OSTI ID:
- 20005412
- Journal Information:
- Acta Materialia, Vol. 47, Issue 18; Other Information: PBD: 10 Dec 1999; ISSN 1359-6454
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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