Preparation and characterization of high-toughness ZrB2/Mo composites by hot-pressing process

Hailong Wang*, Deliang Chen, Chang An Wang, Rui Zhang, Daining Fang

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Abstract

ZrB2/Mo composites with various volume fractions of Mo (0-10%) were prepared by a hot-pressing process at 1950 °C. The addition of Mo both facilitated the densification and improved the mechanical properties of the ZrB2/Mo composites. Compared with the pure ZrB2 ceramics, the fracture toughness of the ZrB2/Mo (10%) composite increased from 4.52 to 7.98 MPa m1/2 and its bending strength increased from 424 to 450 MPa. The enhancement in mechanical properties of the ZrB2/Mo composites could be attributed to the reduced grains and the MoB phase formed in the reaction between ZrB2 and Mo.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1024-1026
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
Volume27
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hot-pressed sintering
  • Mechanical properties
  • Molybdenum
  • Ultra-high temperature ceramics
  • Zirconium diboride

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