Abstract
The microstructure and mechanical properties including wear resistance of Al2O3-based nanocomposites with 5 vol% of Cu and Ni-Co dispersions were investigated. Al2O3/Cu and Al 2O3/Ni-Co nanocomposites were fabricated by hydrogen reduction and sintering process using metal oxide and metal nitrates. The composites showed homogeneous microstructures with nano-sized metal dispersions and enhanced fracture strength and toughness compared with monolithic Al 2O3. In particular, high toughness and hardness were measured for the Al2O3/Ni-Co nanocomposite consolidated by PECS. A minimum wear coefficient of 2.33 × 10-5 mm 3/Nm was obtained for the Al2O3/Ni-Co nanocomposite, while the monolithic Al2O3 showed a value of 2.0 × 10-5 mm3/Nm. Wear behavior is discussed in terms of microstructure and mechanical properties of the nanocomposites.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 369-372 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
| Volume | 317-318 |
| State | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Ceramic/metal composites
- Mechanical properties
- Nanocomposites
- Wear behavior