Fabrication of CuSiC composite by powder metallurgy route

Copper-based composite now is a potential material for various applications, while powder metallurgy processing technique is an alternative for high temperature processing materials and net shape component. In this research, Cu-based composite containing 10-50 vol% SiC fibers was fabricated by emplo...

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Main Authors: A. R. , Fatimah Azreen, Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy, Adesta, Erry Yulian Triblas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/8638/1/AGUS_-_Advanced_Materials_Research_2011_-_1.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/8638/
http://www.scientific.net/AMR.264-265.748
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Summary:Copper-based composite now is a potential material for various applications, while powder metallurgy processing technique is an alternative for high temperature processing materials and net shape component. In this research, Cu-based composite containing 10-50 vol% SiC fibers was fabricated by employing the powder metallurgy route. The mixtures of SiC fibers and Cu particles were blended in a ball milling machine with the addition of ethanol at 150rpm. Then, the mixtures were uniaxially compacted into a ɸ13.5mm cylindrical pallet and followed by sintering in vacuum furnace from 800-950°C for 4 hours. The density of the composite decrease with increasing SiCf and density as high as 87% for 10vol% SiCf/Cu matrix sintered at 800°C had been achieved. The Vickers hardness of 774MPa also had been achieved for 10vol% SiCf/Cu matrix but sintered at 900°C.