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Effects of spark plasma sintering temperature on the tribological performance of TiB2–NiCr composite

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This study aimed to investigate the densification, microstructural, mechanical, and tribological properties of TiB2–NiCr composite. TiB2–NiCr composite was fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS) at different sintering temperatures ranging between 800 and 900 °C. The relative density of TiB2–NiCr composite increased by increasing SPS temperature, reaching a maximum for the composite sintered at 900 °C (~ 96.5%). The dry sliding wear performance of TiB2–NiCr composite was studied in the temperature range of 25–600 °C. Worn surface was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS). The wear rate decreased with increasing SPS temperature. The higher densification, achieved by increasing SPS temperature resulted in lower porosity, better interfacial bonding, and higher hardness, all of which decreased the wear rate of the composite. The high-temperature wear behavior of composite showed promising performance. This study suggested that sintered TiB2–NiCr composites could be promising for wear resistance applications at elevated temperatures.

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The effects of SPS temperature on densification, microstructural, mechanical, and tribological behavior of TiB2–NiCr composite over a wide temperature range

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Fakhrzad, M., Faramarzi, M., Navidpour, A.H. et al. Effects of spark plasma sintering temperature on the tribological performance of TiB2–NiCr composite. Journal of Materials Research 38, 2225–2238 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-023-00952-8

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