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Microstructures and Properties of Nanocomposites Obtained through SPTS Consolidation of Powders

I. V. Alexandrov, Y. T. Zhu, T. C. Lowe, R. K. Islamgaliev, R. Z. Valiev

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Abstract

The microstructures and properties of copper- and aluminum-based nanocomposites processed through severe plastic torsional straining (SPTS) consolidation of metallic micrometer powders and ceramic nanopowders were investigated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), microhardness and electrical resistivity measurements, and mechanical tests. It was shown that the SPTS consolidation of powders is an effective technique for fabricating metal-ceramic nanocomposites with a high density, ultrafine grain size, and high strength. Copper samples processed under a high pressure of 6 GPa exhibited high failure strength and strain as well as unusual strain hardening. Superplastic-like behavior was found in A1-A12O3 nanocomposite samples.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2253-2260
JournalMetallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
Volume29
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1998
Externally publishedYes

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