Studies on Preparation of $Ti_3SiC_2$ Particulate Reinforced Cu Matrix Composite by Warm Compaction and its Tribological Behavior

  • Ngai, Tungwai L. (College of Mechanical Engineering, South China University of Technology) ;
  • Xiao, Zhiyu (College of Mechanical Engineering, South China University of Technology) ;
  • Wu, Yuanbiao (College of Mechanical Engineering, South China University of Technology) ;
  • Li, Yuanyuan (College of Mechanical Engineering, South China University of Technology)
  • Published : 2006.09.24

Abstract

Warm compaction powder metallurgy was used to produce a $Ti_3SiC_2$ particulate reinforced Cu matrix composite. Fabrication parameters and warm compaction behaviors of Cu powder were studied. Based on the optimized fabrication parameters a Cu-based electrical contact material was prepared. Results showed that in expend of some electrical conductivity, addition of $Ti_3SiC_2$ particulate increased the hardness, wear resistivity and anti-friction ability of the sintered Cu-base material.

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