In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions
This study prepared discontinuous particle-reinforced titanium matrix composites (TMC1 - 4) via induction fusion casting and in-situ autogenous techniques, with 5 wt% ZrC as the matrix reinforcing phase and NbC contents of 0, 3, 6, and 9 wt%. XRD, SEM, TEM, and a universal material testing machine w...
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| author | Juan Wang Zhong Yang Baiqing Zhou Haijun Zhang Li Cui Yadong Niu Xiaocheng Rui |
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| description | This study prepared discontinuous particle-reinforced titanium matrix composites (TMC1 - 4) via induction fusion casting and in-situ autogenous techniques, with 5 wt% ZrC as the matrix reinforcing phase and NbC contents of 0, 3, 6, and 9 wt%. XRD, SEM, TEM, and a universal material testing machine were employed to analyse the microstructure and room-temperature mechanical properties. The results demonstrated that increasing NbC enhanced the matrix microstructure, reducing the grain size from 132.5 μm to 62.3 μm, facilitating the α - β phase transition, decreasing the β-phase transition temperature, and stabilizing the β-phase. Meanwhile, the TiC morphology evolved from fine needles to elongated streaks, dendrites, and irregular thick rods. The composite with 6 wt% NbC exhibited a maximum tensile strength of 1180 MPa and an elongation at break of 4.72%. Fracture characterization revealed a transition from ductile to mixed ductile-brittle fracture with increasing NbC. ANSYS-based finite element analysis elucidated the synergistic effect of NbC and ZrC, validating the experimental data and providing a theoretical foundation for material design by simulating stress and fracture mechanisms, thus promoting the development of high-performance composites. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-990ce1f39bd749e4b85b3e57371a79302025-01-29T05:01:23ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-03-013521882201In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additionsJuan Wang0Zhong Yang1Baiqing Zhou2Haijun Zhang3Li Cui4Yadong Niu5Xiaocheng Rui6School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China; School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, ChinaSchool of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China; School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China; Corresponding author. School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China.School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China; School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710021, China; Corresponding author. School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China.School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, ChinaChengdu Polytechnic, ChengDu, Sichuan, 610041, ChinaSchool of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, ChinaSchool of Intelligent Manufacturing and Elevator, Huzhou Vocational & Technical College, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, ChinaThis study prepared discontinuous particle-reinforced titanium matrix composites (TMC1 - 4) via induction fusion casting and in-situ autogenous techniques, with 5 wt% ZrC as the matrix reinforcing phase and NbC contents of 0, 3, 6, and 9 wt%. XRD, SEM, TEM, and a universal material testing machine were employed to analyse the microstructure and room-temperature mechanical properties. The results demonstrated that increasing NbC enhanced the matrix microstructure, reducing the grain size from 132.5 μm to 62.3 μm, facilitating the α - β phase transition, decreasing the β-phase transition temperature, and stabilizing the β-phase. Meanwhile, the TiC morphology evolved from fine needles to elongated streaks, dendrites, and irregular thick rods. The composite with 6 wt% NbC exhibited a maximum tensile strength of 1180 MPa and an elongation at break of 4.72%. Fracture characterization revealed a transition from ductile to mixed ductile-brittle fracture with increasing NbC. ANSYS-based finite element analysis elucidated the synergistic effect of NbC and ZrC, validating the experimental data and providing a theoretical foundation for material design by simulating stress and fracture mechanisms, thus promoting the development of high-performance composites.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425001814TiC/Ti compositesIn situ autogenousMicrostructureMechanical propertiesANSYS analyses |
| spellingShingle | Juan Wang Zhong Yang Baiqing Zhou Haijun Zhang Li Cui Yadong Niu Xiaocheng Rui In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions Journal of Materials Research and Technology TiC/Ti composites In situ autogenous Microstructure Mechanical properties ANSYS analyses |
| title | In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions |
| title_full | In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions |
| title_fullStr | In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions |
| title_full_unstemmed | In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions |
| title_short | In-depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of TiC in-situ formed Ti matrix composites with NbC and ZrC additions |
| title_sort | in depth study on tensile properties and finite element analysis of tic in situ formed ti matrix composites with nbc and zrc additions |
| topic | TiC/Ti composites In situ autogenous Microstructure Mechanical properties ANSYS analyses |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425001814 |
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