Abstract
Cubic boron nitride/ titanium carbide (cBN/TiC) composites were fabricated by a two-step sintering process. The effects of cBN/TiC ratio and sintering process on the microstructure, densification and mechanical properties of the cBN/TiC composites were studied. The results showed that the composite with a cBN/TiC ratio of 2:1 prepared by the two-step sintering exhibited the highest hardness. In addition, the two-step sintering could improve the hardness by inhibiting grain growth and could promote the transverse rupture strength by suppressing by-products formation.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 7205-7210 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2013 |
Keywords
- A. Sintering
- B. Composites
- D. Nitrides
- E. Biomedical applications
- Wear resistant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry