Observation of intermetallic Ni{sub 3}Ti whiskers during combustion synthesis reactions in the Ni-Ti-C system
- Univ. of Nottingham (United Kingdom). Dept. of Materials Engineering and Materials Design
The term self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) describes a process reaction where, once ignited, the reactants spontaneously transform into products due to the exothermic nature of the reaction. The work which is reported here was part of a program of research studying the potential of the SHS process for the production of metal-matrix composites for wear-resistant applications based on TiC in a nickel matrix. Self-propagating reactions between titanium and carbon black, generating 30--90% TiC by weight in Ni, were studied. Although SHS reactions for this particular system have been studied by other researchers, the observation of whisker growth while using this technique has not previously been reported.
- OSTI ID:
- 237829
- Journal Information:
- Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, Journal Name: Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 33; ISSN 0956-716X; ISSN SCRMEX
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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