Characterisation of Composite of TiC + TiB₂ Bonded with Nickel Based Binder Alloy: Mechanical and Microstructural Properties

Author： Davies T. J. Ogwu A. A.

Publisher： Maney Publishing

ISSN： 1743-2901

Source： Powder Metallurgy, Vol.38, Iss.1, 1995-01, pp. : 39-44

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Abstract

Studies of. the bonding mechanisms in transition metals and hardmetals based on transition metals have been conducted to examine the current understanding of the binder-hardmetal interfacial reactions in cemented hardmetals. The studies led to the proposal of a binder selection procedure to be used, in conjunction with thermodynamic and phase equilibria data, for binder selection based on the number of d state electrons in the constituent transition metals. The binder selection procedure developed was usedto select a preferred binder composition for a TiC + TiB₂ composite. An experimental investigation of the selected binder for the TiC + TiB₂ composite led to an improvement in densification after sintering, three point bend strength (modulus of rupture values), and indentation fracture toughness K_IC values. Electron probe microanalysis and scanning transmission electron microscopy investigations revealed the segregation of one of the constituent metal additives in the composites which indicated a need for adjustment of the powder preparation procedures to achieve further improvement in mechanical properties. PM/0674