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Multifunctional Composite in the B 4 C-SiC-TiC-TiB 2 System
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 1 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 2 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 3 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 4 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 5 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 6 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 7 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 8 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 9 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 10 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
- 11 Bionanoceramic and Nanocomposite Materials Science Center, Institute of Bionanoceramics and Nanocomposite Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Georgian Technical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Journal of Electronics Cooling and Thermal Control·Volume 14 (2025)·Pages 1–11·Published 31 March 2025·DOI10.4236/jectc.2025.141001
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Abstract
Objective : To develop a composite material with enhanced technical and operational properties based on the B 4 C-SiC-TiC-TiB 2 system. Method : The composite was fabricated via hot-pressing. Phase composition and microstructural characterization were performed using X-ray diffraction (DRON-3) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Mechanical properties were evaluated using a German R-100 tensile testing machine and a Rockwell hardness tester for hardness assessment. Result : The hot-pressing process induced a solid-state reaction between titanium carbide (TiC) and boron carbide (B 4 C), leading to the in-situ formation of titanium diboride (TiB 2 ) grains, which contributed significantly to the composite’s mechanical reinforcement. The addition of perlite facilitated the development of a glassy intergranular phase, forming continuous “bridges” between carbide grains, thereby enhancing grain boundary cohesion and mechanical stability. Conclusion : The synthesized composite demonstrates outstanding mechanical performance: Flexural strength : 389 MPa; Compressive strength : 1923 MPa; Impact toughness : 11.2 kJ/m 2 . These properties make the material well-suited for wear-resistant applications operating under high-impact, thermomechanical loading and other conditions.
KeywordsCompositeCorrelationPorous PhaseMechanical StrengthStructure
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