Abstract
An optimum route to fabricate Al 2O 3/Cu composites with sound microstructure and desired mechanical properties was investigated. The Al 2O 3 matrix composites with Cu content of 2.5 to 10 vol.% were prepared by reduction and hot-pressing of Al 2O 3/CuO powder mixtures. Homogeneous microstructures with nanosized Cu dispersoids and improved fracture strength of 820 MPa could be achieved in the composites with Cu content of 2.5 and 5 vol.%. The influence of the Cu content upon the mechanical properties is discussed based on the observed microstructural characteristics. The toughness increase is explained by crack bridging. The strengthening is mainly attributed to the refinement of Al 2O 3 matrix grains by the nano-sized Cu dispersion.
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