Effect of sintering temperature on the wear mechanism of in-situ TiC/Cu matrix composites with negative wear rate

Key Points

• Negative wear rate indicates that under specific conditions, these composites can experience less wear over time, enhancing durability.
• The study reveals that at optimized sintering temperatures, the tribological properties of TiC/Cu composites improve significantly, confirming a hardness increase.
• Using in-situ techniques, researchers explored varying sintering temperatures to analyze their influence on wear mechanisms in TiC/Cu matrix composites.
• Implications for engineering applications include potential enhancements in material performance, with specific focus on wear moderation.