Abstract
CNTs/Fe/Al2O3 nanocomposites were prepared by thermal CVD and SPS methods. The dispersion of CNTs in the Fe/Al2O 3 matrix were controlled by an attrition milling process. FESEM analysis revealed that the CNTs of 5 vol.% were homogeneously dispersed in the Fe/Al2O3. The effects of CNTs dispersion on the mechanical and electrical properties of the specimens were investigated. Fracture strength and electrical conductivity of 5 vol.% CNTs/Fe/Am2O 3specimen were measured at 641 MPa and 2.93 × 10-11 mS/m, whereas that of a 20 vol.% CNTs/Fe/Al2O3 specimen were 208 MPa and 8.46 × 10-7 mS/m, respectively. In comparison with an Al2O3 monolith, the specimen with 5 vol.% CNTs showed enhanced fracture strength and increased electrical conductivity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 665-668 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 317-318 |
State | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- CNT
- Nanocomposite
- Spark plasma sintering
- Thermal CVD