Characterization on microstructure of interface and failure analysis of SiC fiber reinforced Ti-17 composites under tension load

Abstract

In this study, the ultimate tensile strength of unidirectional SiC-fiber/Ti-17 composites was measured in the as-produced condition at room temperature. Fracture and interfacial reaction zone was characterized by using laser confocal microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscopy. Elemental distribution maps of the interfacial reaction layer and titanium matrix were quantitatively examined by electron probe micro-analyzer (EPMA). Micromechanical properties of SiC fiber and titanium matrix was inspected by Nano-indentation. The Fracture failure mechanisms was show that the key microstructural parameters which dominate damage initiation, damage growth and fracture behavior of the composites were explained in detail.