Abstract
Triple-layered Ti–Nb–Ti foils were introduced into ZrB2-based ceramics to form heterogeneous ceramic–metal layered composites. Following spark plasma sintering and mechanical processing, the fracture toughness of laminated ZrB2-SiCw/Ti–Nb–Ti ceramics (15.18 MPa m1/2) was significantly improved in comparasion to monolithic ZrB2-SiCw ceramics (7.33 MPa m1/2). In situ formation of TiB2 and (Ti, Nb)C whiskers alleviated interfacial residual stress and improved interfacial bonding strength. Plastic deformation (such as slip, dimple, and tear-ridge) arising from the existence of a ductile Ti–Nb solid solution ((Ti, Nb)ss), Ti, and Nb was observed in the fracture surface of the interlayer, leading to the improvement of toughness. Moreover, an increase in R-curve behavior indicated a lower sensitivity to cracks in ceramics with metallic interlayers compared to monolithic ceramics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 151993 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 811 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 30 Nov 2019 |
Keywords
- Damage tolerance
- In situ toughening
- Metallic interlayer
- Zirconium diboride