Consolidation of binderless nanostructured TiC by pulsed current activated sintering and its mechanical properties

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2011 Feb;11(2):1489-92. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2011.3364.

Abstract

A dense nanostructured TiC with a relative density of up to 98% was produced with simultaneous application of 80 MPa pressure and pulsed current of 2800 A using the nanopowder of TiC. The effect of the ball milling times on the sintering behavior, grain size and mechanical properties of binderless TiC was investigated.