Combustion synthesis of TiB2-based cermets: modeling and experimental results
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TiB2-based cermets are prepared by combustion synthesis followed by a pressing stage in a granulate medium. Products obtained by combustion synthesis are characterized by a large remaining porosity (typically 50%). To produce dense cermets, a subsequent densification step is performed after the combustion process and when the reacted material is still hot. To design the process, numerical simulations are carried out and compared to experimental results. In addition, physical and electrical properties of the products related to electrical contact applications are evaluated. © 2007 Springer-Verlag.
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TNO Identifier
183357
ISSN
0947-8396
Source
Applied Physics A - Materials Science & Processing, 90(1), pp. 159-163.
Pages
159-163