Effect of TiC Content on the Microstructure and Wear Resistance of (Cu/50W)-TiC Composite Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering

Abstract:

The four different contents of (Cu/50W)- TiC composites were prepared by spark plasma sintering method. The density, relative density, micro-hardness and conductivity were determined, respectively. The microstructure of the composite was analyzed by SEM. The wear resistance was investigated by a QG-700 atmosphere and high temperature friction and wear tester. The results show that, when the content of TiC is 3%, the optimum comprehensive properties of the (Cu/50W)-3TiC composite are obtained. The density, micuo-hardness and conductivity of the composites are 98.7%, 113HV10 and 61.4%IACS, respectively. The wear mechanisms of the (Cu/50W)- TiC composites are mainly of micro-cutting wear and adhesive wear.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1052)
• Pages: 120-123
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1052.120
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Ting Yin, Bao Hong Tian*, Yi Zhang, Yong Liu
• Keywords: (Cu/50W)-TiC Composite, Microstructure, Properties, Spark Plasma Sintering, Wear Mechanism

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