Characterization of phase transformation and microstructure of nano hard phase Ti（C,N）-based cermet by spark plasma sintering

By means of optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), the process of densification, the characterization of phase transformation and the microstructure for spark plasma sintering (SPS) nano hard phase Ti(C, N)-based cermet were investigated. It is found that the spark plasma sintering (SPS) enables the nano hard phase Ti(C,N)-based cermet to densify rapidly, however, the full densification of the sintered samples can not be obtained. The rate of phase transformation is significantly quick.When being sintered at 1 200℃ for 8 min, Mo2C is completely dissolved, and TiN dissolves into TiC entirely and disappears. Above 1200℃, Ti(C,N) begins to decompose and the atoms of C and N separate from Ti(C,N) resul-ting in the generation of N2 and the graphite. Due to the denitrification and the graphitization, the density and the hardness of sintered samples are rather low. The distribution of grain size of the sample sintered at 1350℃ covers a wide range of 90-500 nm, and most of the grain size are about 200 nm. The hard phase is not of typical core-rim structure. Oxides on the surface of particles can not be fully removed and present in sample as titanium oxide TiO2.Graphite exists in band-like shape.     

Sintering of WC-Co powder with nanocrystalline WC by spark plasma sintering

A 92WC-8Co powder mixture with 33 nm WC grains was prepared by strengthening ball milling and was then sintered by spark plasma sintering （SPS） at 1000-1200℃ for 5-18 rain under 10-25 kN, respectively. Movement of the position of low punch shown shrinkage of the sintered body began above 800℃. The shrinkage slowly rose as the temperature rose from 800 to 1000℃ and then quickly rose at above 1000℃ and then gradually rose at above 1150℃. The densities of the samples increased with an increase in sintering temperature, rapidly below 1100℃, and then gradually above 1100℃. WC grains grow gradually with increasing sintering temperature. The powder was sintered to near full density at 1100℃ for 5 rain under 10 kN. The best result of the sample with 275 nm WC grains and no pores was obtained at 1150℃ under 10 kN for 5 rain. The research found the graphite die had a function of carburization, which could compensate the sintered body for the lack of carbon, and had the normal microstructure.     

Effects of molybdenum on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti（C,N）-based cermets with low Ni

The effects of Mo on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti（C,N）-based cermets with low Ni have been studied systematically. Different contents of Mo （4-12 wt.%） were added into Tl（C,N）-based cermets. Specimens were fabricated by conventional powder metallurgy and vacuum sintered at temperatures of 1440, 1450, and 1460℃ individually. The microstructure and fracture morphology were investigated by scanning electron microscope, and the mechanical properties such as transverse strength and hardness were measured. The results show that the microstructure is uniform and the thickness of rim phase is moderate when the content of Mo is 8 wt.%; the mechanical properties of the specimens sintered at 1450℃ are better than those sintered at 1440 and 1460℃. The integrated properties of transverse strength and hardness are the best when the content of Mo is 8 wt.% and the sintering temperature is 1450℃.     

Spark plasma sintering on mechanically activated W-Cu powders

Mechanically activated W-Cu powders were sintered by a spark plasma sintering system (SPS) in order to develop a new process and improve the properties of the alloy. Properties such as density and hardness were measured. The microstructures of the sintered W-Cu alloy samples were observed by SEM (scanning electron microscope). The results show that spark plasma sintering can obviously lower the sintering temperature and increase the density of the alloy. This process can also improve the hardness of the alloy. SPS is an effective method to obtain W-Cu powders with high density and superior physical properties.     

Positron Annihilation Study on TiC Powders

Titanium carbonitride (Ti(C, N)) based cermets are characterized by their high creep andwear resistance. These properties made themsuitable for cutting tool applications 11].Ti(C,N) cermets possess a very fine-grainedand stable microstyllctdre. This is attribllted tothe formation of a rim or shell around theTi(C, N) core, thereby enhancing the wetting ofthe carbonitrides to the metal binder and ililiibiting the coalescence and growth of the carbonitride grains dUring sintering. The core/ri…     

Influence of preparation process on sintering behavior and mechanical properties of ultrafine grained Ti（C, N）-based cermets

The influences of forming and sintering processes on distortion, cracking as well as mechanical properties of sintered bodies of ultrafine grained Ti（C, N）-based cermets were investigated. The results show that lubricant is indispensable to fabrication of ultrafine Ti（C, N）-based cermets, however, with low binder content in powder mixture, the lubrication action of paraffin is attenuated. A appropriate level of 2% （mass fraction） paraffin is determined for a cermet with binder content of 36% （mass fraction）. It is also found that the influence of compaction pressure on distortion and cracking of sintered bodies presents a complex relationship. A relatively lower or higher compaction pressure, less than 100 MPa and more than 400 MPa respectively, favors uniform density distribution in green compact. The heating rate of sintering should be strictly controlled. Too fast heating rate results in enclosed pores to burst and forms large size pores in sintering body. A heating rate of 3 ℃/min is recommended.     

Low-temperature sintering method for NiCuZn ferrite and effect of Mn addition on electromagnetic properties

Low temperature sintering NiCuZn ferrite was employed at most cases due to its co-firability with Ag （below 960 ℃）. The NiCuZn ferrite sintered body with high-strength and high-frequency magnetic properties was fabricated. Firstly, NiCuZn ferrite powder was synthesized under CO2 atmosphere at 500 ℃from the mixed doxalate synthesized by liquid phase precipitation method. Then a small amount of boric acid （H3BO3） was added to the powder, and the NiCuZn ferrite powder compact was prepared with Newton press and CIP methods. Finally, NiCuZn ferrite sintered body was fabricated by sintering at 900 ℃ under CO2 atmosphere. The minimum sintering temperature （800 ℃） was determined by the study of high temperature shrinkage. By this method, NiCuZn ferrite sintered body with 0.5% （mass fraction） boric acid was obtained, which has the bending strength of 340 MPa. The effect of various Mn addition on electromagnetic properties were studied.     

Microstructures of mechanically activated Ti-46at.%Al powders and spark plasma sintered ultrafine TiAl alloy

Powder of Ti-46at.%Al was synthesized through mechanical activation (MA) for different milling times, and the 16 h MAed powder was sintered by using a spark plasma sintering (SPS) process at different sintering temperatures. The XRD profiles showed that the MAed Ti-46at%Al powder for 12,16, and 20 h contained initial α-Ti and Al phases, and that the SPSed TiAl alloys contained the gamma TiAl and α2-Ti3Al phases. The TEM showed two different types of regions in the 16 h MAed Ti-46at.%Al powder. One type consisted of only Al with a grain size about 80 nm, and the other type a mixture of Al and Ti with a grain size of 30 nm. According to the optical micrographs of MA-SPSed samples, the alloys sintered at higher temperatures showed a coarser microstructure. In the case of the 1473 K sintering, typical duplex structures ((α2 γ) lamella and γ phases) with interlamellar spacings of 50-400 nm and the grain size either less man 100 nm, or 1000 nm were observed.     

Effects of silver powder particle size on the microstructure and properties of Ag-Yb_2O_3 electrical contact materials prepared by spark plasma sintering

Ag-Yb2O3 electrical contact materials were fabricated by spark plasma sintering(SPS).The effects of silver powder particle size on the microstructure and properties of the samples were investigated.The surface morphologies of the sintered samples were examined by optical microscope(OM),and the fracture morphologies were observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The physical and mechanical properties such as density,electrical resistivity,microhardness,and tensile strength were also tested.The results show that the silver powder particle size has evident effects on the sintered materials.Comparing with coarse silver powder(5 μm),homogeneous and fine microstructure was obtained by fine silver powder(≤0.5 μm).At the same time,the electrical conductivity,microhardness,and tensile strength of the sintered samples with fine silver powder were higher than those of the samples with coarse silver powder.However,silver powder particle size has little influence on the relative densities,which of all samples(both by fine and coarse silver powders) is more than 95%.The fracture characteristics are ductile.     

Electromagnetic attenuation property of multiphase Fe–Fe_3O_4–Al_2O_3 cermets near percolation threshold

Cermets are widely applied as attenuating materials due to high electromagnetic loss and better mechanical properties. In this paper, multiphase cermets composed of iron, iron oxide and alumina were successfully prepared by a two-step in situ synthesis process,which includes pressureless sintering and a selective reduction in hydrogen atmosphere. The phase composition and microstructure of cermets were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM), respectively. It is shown that nanosized cuboid Fe particles and octahedral Fe_3O_4 particles are distributed in alumina matrix. The permittivity and permeability of composites were tested with radio frequency impedance analyzer(0.01–1.00 GHz). The results show that permittivity presents obvious frequency dispersion. Furthermore,dielectric constants of multiphase cermets get enlarged due to the enhancement of interfacial polarization. On the other hand, there is a magnetic loss peak in permeability spectra,which indicates typical relaxation behavior. It is possible to achieve better electromagnetic attenuation property by adjusting process parameters.     

烧结气氛对Ti(CN)基金属陶瓷组织和性能的影响

用X射线衍射、背散射扫描电镜及能谱仪等分析手段研究了烧结气氛(真空、N2、Ar)对不同成分TiC基和Ti(CN)基金属陶瓷合金显微组织和性能的影响.金属陶瓷在N2和Ar中烧结后,合金碳含量比在真空中烧结的碳含量低0.5%左右;在N2中烧结后,合金的氮含量提高了0.5%左右.环状结构心部可以是以钨等重金属元素为主要成分的碳化物,也可以是以钛为主要成分的碳化物和碳氮化物.环状结构为金属元素含量和分布不同的(Ti,W,Ta,Mo,Co,Ni)(C,N)固溶体,粘结相是与Ti,W,Ta,Mo,C,N等元素有不同溶解度的钴镍固溶体.真空烧结后组织结构比较均匀,合金的性能最好.在Ar、N2中烧结后,气氛中的氧和氮参加烧结反应,影响合金成分碳氮平衡,在合金表面形成壳层结构,产生表面缺陷,合金的密度、显微硬度、抗弯强度均有比较大的降低;N2气氛影响更大.     

Mo对Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷包覆相结构与性能的影响

研究了不同Mo含量对高镍Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷包覆相的组织结构与性能的影响。在Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷中添加3%～15%不同含量的Mo,分别于1420℃、1430℃、1440℃温度下,进行真空烧结制备试样,通过扫描电镜观察组织结构与断口形貌,用三点弯曲法测试抗弯强度,用洛氏硬度计测得试样硬度。结果表明:当Mo含量为9%时材料的组织均匀,形成的包覆相厚度适中;在1430℃真空烧结时,比在1420℃及1440℃烧结时材料的力学性能好;当真空烧结温度为1430℃、Mo含量为9%时,试样的综合性能最好。     

High-quality Ti(C,N)-based cermets via solid-state nitrogen-pressure sintering: Influence of the sintering atmosphere

Owing to the denitrification behavior of Ti(C,N)-based cermets during the sintering process, nitrogen atmosphere sintering is essential for the fabrication of high-quality products. Disclosing the roles of the sintering atmosphere on the microstructure and properties of cermet is of significance. Herein, Ti(C,N)-based cermets were fabricated under six types of sintering atmosphere. Effects of sintering atmosphere on the microstructure, coercive force (Hc), specific saturation magnetization (Ms (%)), and mechanical properties of cermets were investigated. More rimless Ti(C,N) grains with increased fraction of black cores were formed with increasing the nitrogen partial pressure. Three types of gradient structure of cermets were confirmed caused by the different nitrogen activity at the liquid sintering state. Vacuum sintering induced the formation of thicker rims on smaller Ti(C,N) cores at the surface due to the low nitrogen potential, while fcc solid solutions rich in N was formed in nitrogen atmosphere. Vacuum sintered cermets showed the lowest Hc and Ms. (%) of 3.66 KA/m and 2.13%, owing to the denitrification process. High-quality Ti(C,N)-based cermets were achieved via the solid-state nitrogen atmosphere sintering, benefiting from the optimized core-rim structure, i.e. moderate thickness of rims and certain amount of black Ti(C,N) cores.     

Effect of VC addition on sinterability and microstructure of ultrafine Ti(C, N)-based cermets in spark plasma sintering

The effect of vanadium carbide (VC) addition on the sinterability and the microstructure of ultrafine Ti(C, N)-based cermets consolidated through spark plasma sintering (SPS) was systematically investigated using optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM) with X-ray energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Our results reveal that the addition of VC increases the porosity of sintering body and depresses the sinterability of Ti(C, N)-based cermets. It is also found that the VC addition has a significant influence on the microstructure of ultrafine Ti(C, N)-based cermets, which inhibits the dissolution of titanium-containing compounds and the formation of inner rim phase and outer rim phase, thus preventing from grain growth. Owing to the depressed dissolution and precipitation, nitrogen liberation is mitigated, therefore resulting in less amount of graphite phase in the samples. In substance, VC changes the solubility of metallic elements in the binder, which makes more elements of Mo and W to be reserved in the binder and thus greatly decreases the content of titanium dissolved into the binder. The re-building solubility rule determines the development of phases and microstructure.     

Mo_2FeB_2基金属陶瓷烧结过程中显微组织和力学性能的变化

采用真空烧结法制备了Mo2FeB2基金属陶瓷。运用XRD、SEM、EDS研究了Mo2FeB2基金属陶瓷的烧结过程中显微组织的变化并测试了不同烧结温度下所得金属陶瓷材料的力学性能。实验结果表明:进入L1液相(奥氏体+Fe2B)烧结阶段后,金属陶瓷由于颗粒重排致密度大幅度提高,但溶解-析出过程进行得较缓慢,晶粒基本没有长大。提高烧结温度至L2液相(奥氏体+L1+Mo2FeB2)生成后,由于溶解-析出过程明显加剧,晶粒长大趋势明显,但致密化程度进一步提高。当烧结温度达到1280℃,保温时间为40min时,烧结体接近完全致密,所得材料组织均匀具有较佳力学性能。     

Effect of sintering parameters on warm compacted iron-based material

1　INTRODUCTIONItiswellknownthatincreasingdensityisthebestwaytoincreasetheperformanceofpowdermet allurgy(P/M ) parts.ConventionalP/Mprocessingcanproduceiron basedpartswithdensitylessthan 7.1g/cm3(arelativedensityof 90 %approximately) .Theirmechanicalpropertiesaresubstantiallylessthanthoseoftheirfulldensitycounterpart .TherearemanymethodsthatcanproduceP/M partswithrela tivelyhighdensitysuchaswarmcompaction ,hightemperaturesintering ,doublepress/doublesinteringandforging .Warmcompactioni…     

烧结工艺对Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷性能的影响

采用粉末冶金法制备Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷,利用金相图像分析系统和扫描电镜观察陶瓷表面孔洞和微观组织形貌,分析了热处理和烧结气氛工艺对不同碳氮比的Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷性能的影响.结果表明:真空烧结后的热处理工艺可使Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷的横向断裂强度提高10%以上,硬度也有不同程度的提高,其中Ti(C0.5 N0.5)基金属陶瓷适合采用低压工艺处理,Ti(C0.7 N0.3)基金属陶瓷适合采用热等静压工艺处理.氮气气氛烧结中,Ti(C0.5 N0.5)基金属陶瓷在氮分压值为2kPa时的横向断裂强度达到最大值,而硬度变化不明显,这可归因于合适的氮分压阻碍了金属陶瓷内氮化物的分解,提高了材料的致密度,细化了晶粒组织.