Production of MgAl 2 O 4 – Ti(C,N) composite ceramics by aluminothermic reduction in reducing atmosphere

Abstract

In the presence of N₂ and CO gases, MgAl₂O₄ – Ti(C,N) composite has been synthesised by aluminothermic reduction. The phase characterisation and microstructure of this novel composite were investigated by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). The results show that the nitridation reaction begins at 1100°C. With an increase of temperature, TiC starts to appear and forms Ti(C,N) solid solution with TiN; the grain size of Ti(C,N) grows with increasing temperature and the final product is MgAl₂O₄ – Ti(C,N).

Keywords

CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES MGAL2O4 TI(CN)ALUMINOTHERMIC REDUCTION

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