Synthesis and Characterization of Cu–TiC Nanocomposites by Ball Milling and Spark Plasma Sintering

Abstract

In this study, Cu-TiC nanocomposites were fabricated from a mixture of Cu and 5÷15% wt. TiC powders by ball milling and subsequent spark-plasma sintering. The morphology of Cu-TiC nanocomposite powders were observed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Only characteristic peaks of Cu and TiC phases were detected from X-ray diffraction patterns of milled powder mixture. Sintered compacts showed a highly densified compacts (∼95% relative density) while retaining fine grains in the matrix. The hardness, wear resistance, and fracture surface of the sintered specimens were also investigated.

Analysis of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Bi-Modal Nanoparticle-Reinforced Cu-Matrix

“…To the authors' knowledge, few papers discuss the solid-state spark plasma sintered Cu-Al 2 O 3 [33] and Cu-TiC [34][35][36], respectively. However, no information on the synthesis and mechanical investigation of hybrid Cu-Al 2 O 3 -TiC through mechanical alloying and SPS techniques have been released.…”