Zhang Lei1, Tan Yanjun1, Yao Junping1. Microstructure and Wear Behaviors of In-situ Al-7Si/TiB2 Composites[J]. Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys, 2009,29(10):975-978.
Zhang Lei1, Tan Yanjun1, Yao Junping1. Microstructure and Wear Behaviors of In-situ Al-7Si/TiB2 Composites[J]. Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys, 2009,29(10):975-978.DOI:
In-situ Al-7Si/TiB2 composites were synthesized by mixed salt reaction method. The microstructure and wear behavior of the prepared composites were analyzed by XRD (X-ray diffraction)
SEM (scanning electron microscope) and EDS( energy dispersive spectrometer) as well as wear-friction testing. The results reveal that in-situ TiB2 particle with average size of approximately 400 nm is uniformly distributed in the matrix
which exhibits desirable refining effects on primary Al phase and eutectic Si phase. The wear behavior of the composites is greatly superior to that of the matrix
which is attributed to the formation of a compact mechanical mixture layer on the surface of the composites. In addition
TiB2 particles exhibit coupling effects of inhibiting metal flow and bearing some load in process of friction.