Synthesis of (Ti,Me)(C,N)-Co-Ni Composite Powders Produced via Polycompound Co-reduction and Properties of Their Cermets
摘要
In this study, (Ti,W,Mo,Nb,Ta)(C,N)-7.5 wt.%Co-7.5 wt.%Ni composite powders were synthesized via carbothermal co-reduction nitridation method. The (Ti,W,Mo,Nb,Ta)(C,N)-Co-Ni precursor gels were prepared via sol-gel technology. The phase compositions and microstructures of two Ti(C,N)-based cermet powders were analyzed in comparison with the non-co-reduced powders. Results showed that (Ti,W,Mo,Nb,Ta)(C, N)-Co-Ni composite powders synthesized in N2 atmosphere for 2 h under a pressure of 2 kPa at 1550 °C exhibited the uniform distribution of Co and Ni elements and the low free C contents. Compared with (Ti, W, Mo, Nb, Ta)(C, N) ceramic powders produced through the carbothermal reduction nitridation, the particle size of co-reduced powders decreased by approximately 100 nm. The most optimal mechanical properties were achieved in (Ti, W, Mo, Nb, Ta)(C, N)-Co-Ni cermets prepared by 2-h vacuum sintering at 1500 °C. In particular, the corresponding HV30(Vickers-hardness),TRS(Transverse rupture strength) and KIC(Indentation fracture toughness) values were 1827 MPa, 1598 MPa and 9.41 MPa m1/2, respectively, being 5.5, 4.3 and 4.4% higher than those of cermets obtained from the non-co-reduced powders. Grain refinement, crack deflection and microcracks were found to be the main reasons for the improvement of hardness, strength and fracture toughness of the above cermets.