Three-Dimensional Simulation of Nano-Composite Ceramic Tool Materials

Abstract:

A phase field model of three-phase composite ceramic tool materials with two kinds of nanoparticles is set up in this research. The three-dimensional simulation algorithm is modified and a new efficient algorithm is established. The microstructure evolution of three-phase nanoceramic tool materials is more efficiently and successfully simulated in 200x200x200 unit size. Microstructure evolution of single-phase and three-phase ceramic tool materials is simulated respectively. It can be found that the peak value of grain size distribution for three-phase nanoceramic tool material is smaller than average diameter. It indicates that the nanoparticles not only restrain grain boundary migration, but also prevent the elimination of small grains and refine matrix grains.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1052)
• Pages: 86-90
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1052.86
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Song Hao*, Chuan Zhen Huang
• Keywords: Computer Simulation, Microstructure Evolution, Nano-Composite Ceramic Tool Material, Phase-Field Method

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