This work demonstrates the enhanced properties of TiB2 and TiC reinforced aluminum composites, implying improved performance for structural applications.
Key Points
This research aims to investigate the effects of (TiB2 + TiC) reinforcement on the properties of aluminum composites.
Fabrication of (TiB2 + TiC)/Al composites with 0 to 30 wt.% reinforcement contents.
Use of Ti-B4C reactive sintering combined with spark plasma sintering at 1400 °C.
Microstructure analysis to assess grain size reduction and reinforcement effects.
Grain size of Al matrix reduced from 11.52 μm to 1.09 μm with 30 wt.% reinforcement.
Maximum compressive yield strength of 196.4 ± 6.1 MPa observed in the 20 wt.% composite.