The mechanical properties of Cu/TiB sub 2 multilayer structures
We have investigated the hardness and tribological properties of Cu/TiB{sub 2} multilayer structures deposited on substrates of tempered martensitic steel. Films of Cu and TiB{sub 2} were also deposited as hardness standards. The wear properties of the films were found to be poor, because of lack of adhesion. However, the films do appear to have good fracture toughness. The hardness of the multilayer was 20% greater than that predicted by the law of mixtures applied to the reference standards and, when corrected for variations in substrate hardness, very nearly equal to that of the TiB{sub 2} film. Irradiation by 400 keV Ne-ions to doses of 1.0, 6.0, and 12 {times} 10{sup 15} ion/cm{sup 2} results in a slight hardening of the multilayer. The structure was found to have excellent stability against radiation damage. 13 refs., 4 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE/MA
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6963435
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-90-1368; CONF-900466--22; ON: DE90010608
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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BORIDES
BORON COMPOUNDS
COPPER
ELEMENTS
HARDENING
HARDNESS
IRRADIATION
LAYERS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
METALS
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION HARDENING
TITANIUM BORIDES
TITANIUM COMPOUNDS
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
TRANSITION ELEMENTS
TRIBOLOGY
WEAR