Abstract
The oxidation behavior of nano-sized Al2O3–TiC–Co composite sintered at different temperature was investigated at 200–1000°C in air for 25h. Microstructures and phase compositions of oxidation surfaces were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results indicated that the oxidation reaction would take place when oxidation temperatures are 800°C and 1000°C. The oxidation resistance of Al2O3–TiC–Co composite increased with the sintering temperature rising when the sample was oxidized at 800°C and 1000°C. The mechanism of oxidation has been analyzed using thermodynamic and kinetics considerations. The oxidation kinetics follows a rate that is faster than the parabolic rate law at 800°C and 1000°C. The activation energy of the composite for oxidation in the range of 800°C to 1000°C was found to be 142.21kJ/mol.
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