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Physical properties and microstructural characterization of copper–ZrO2/YSZ nano-composites produced via double-pressing double-sintering method (DPDS)

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In this research study, Cu–ZrO2/YSZ nanocomposites were synthesized with different volume percentages of stabilized yttrium–zirconia (YSZ) by double-pressing double-sintering method (DPDS). YSZ nanoparticles with specific 1, 2, and 3 vol% were distributed in the Cu powder by planetary ball mill including alumina milling balls of 5 mm diameter. The composite powder obtained from planetary ball mill was then pressed in a uniaxial die of stainless steel under the optimum force of 1000 MPa. Then the pressed pallets pre-sintered and sintered under argon atmosphere by tube furnace at 300–700 °C and 800–950 °C, respectively. The distribution of the reinforcing particles was studied using scanning electron microscopy. Study of the nano-composite microstructures showed that the reinforcing particles were uniformly distributed in the matrix. The optimum amount of the YSZ nanoparticles was determined to be 3%vol. The effects of reinforcing particles and secondary pressing–sintering method on microstructure, density, electrical conductivity, compressive strength, and hardness of nano-composites were also investigated. According to the results, the optimum compression pressure, pre-sintering and sintering temperatures for composites were 1000 MPa, 400 °C, and 850 °C, respectively. Using DPDS method led to the enhancements of about 6% in relative density, 100% in hardness, 8% in electrical conductivity, 70% in abrasion resistance, and 43% compressive strength.

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The authors would like to thank INSF of Iran (Contract Number: 93006640) for the full financial support of the research work.

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    Alireza Najafi, Masoud Rajabi, Saeid Baghshahi & Fatemeh Parsi Esfahani

  2. Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU), P.O. BOX: 288, Qazvin, Iran

    Vahid Mohammadi

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Najafi, A., Rajabi, M., Baghshahi, S. et al. Physical properties and microstructural characterization of copper–ZrO2/YSZ nano-composites produced via double-pressing double-sintering method (DPDS). J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 32, 28307–28320 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-07207-4

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