Deformation processed IMC-reinforced metal matrix composites

The feasibility of utilizing TiB₂-reinforced near-gamma TiAl intermetallic matrix composites (IMCs) as a reinforcing entity within a commercially pure Ti matrix was investigated. IMCs are "ceramic-like" at ambient to moderate temperatures, and “metallic-like" in their deformation beha...

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Main Author: Pete, Thobeka Portia
Other Authors: Materials Science and Engineering
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/43680
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07112009-040418/