Effect of Composition on Mechanical Properties of Mullite-WC Nano Composites Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering

Journal Title: Tribology in Industry - Year 2016, Vol 38, Issue 4

Abstract

Mullite-WC composites were prepared from Mullite and WC powders by spark plasma sintering at 1400 °C for a holding time of 180 s under 30 MPa. Microstructure, strength, and hardness of the mullite-WC composites were studied. The mullite-WC composite containing 5-20 wt% WC reached over 94 % theoretical density. The strength and Vickers hardness of mullite-(10 wt%) WC sintered composite reached maximum values of 298 MPa, and 1589 HV, respectively demonstrating that the introduction of WC significantly enhances the mechanical properties of the mullite matrix.

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H. Rajaei, I. Mobasherpour, M. Farvizi

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H. Rajaei, I. Mobasherpour, M. Farvizi (2016). Effect of Composition on Mechanical Properties of Mullite-WC Nano Composites Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering. Tribology in Industry, 38(4), 552-558. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-228387