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Processing and mechanical properties of three-dimensional network alumina ceramic/alloy steel composites

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A new style Ni-containing alumina ceramic based network skeleton with excellent high-temperature structural stability was designed and prepared by die-molding and sintering. Subsequently, three-dimensional network alumina/steel metal matrix composites (MMCs) were produced successfully by pressureless infiltration of steel melt into the network skeletons at 1600 °C in vacuum. The obtained MMCs were observed by SEM, EDS and XRD, respectively. Finally, bending strength and fretting wear behavior of the MMCs were investigated.

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    Weiping Chen, Mengyan Han & Shaofeng Yang

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Chen, W., Han, M. & Yang, S. Processing and mechanical properties of three-dimensional network alumina ceramic/alloy steel composites. Rare Metals 30 (Suppl 1), 588–594 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-011-0352-z

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