Synthesis of TiN Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites Through Microwave Sintering

Venkateswarlu, K and Suman , Saurabh and Rajinikanth, V and Ranjan Kumar, Sahu and Ajoy Kumar, Ray (2010) Synthesis of TiN Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites Through Microwave Sintering. Material Engineering and Performance, 19. pp. 231-236. ISSN 1059-9495

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Abstract

Al-TiN (10, 20, 30 wt.%) composites were fabricated by using microwave radiation. Al and TiN powders were selected as starting materials, mixed in a ball mill for �10 min and sintered for various times. Results indicate that an optimum microwave sintering time of 2 min was essential and responsible for the improved densification and mechanical properties. The presence of TiN particles at grain boundaries plays a significant role in improving the densification and hardness values. Dry sliding wear results show the improved wear resistance of the composite (Al-TiN) due to the presence of TiN particles and the wear results are superior to the Al-TiN samples made by hot pressing technique

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS > Metals and Metallic Materials
Depositing User:	Dr K Venkateswarlu
Date Deposited:	26 Jul 2010 04:45
Last Modified:	27 Jul 2010 10:15
URI:	http://nal-ir.nal.res.in/id/eprint/8717

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