Effect of Mo content in the Ti₁₋ₓMoₓC reinforcing phase on the microstructural, mechanical, tribological and corrosion behavior of titanium matrix composites sintered by the FAST/SPS process

Key Points

• Improved mechanical behavior correlates with increasing Mo content in titanium matrix composites, suggesting enhanced durability.
• Tribological tests show a significant reduction in wear rates as Mo content increases from 0.1 to 0.5, highlighting better friction performance.
• Assessment using FAST and SPS techniques demonstrates notable changes in microstructural characteristics depending on molybdenum levels.
• Findings suggest that optimizing Mo content may enable enhanced corrosion resistance, though further testing in more environments is essential.