Heat Treatment Of Materials Research Articles

Содержание белка и масла в пшеничном и ячменном талгане

The purpose of the study is to analyze the protein and oil content in wheat and barley grain raw materials at different technological stages of the production of the national Khakass cereal product talgan. Wheat and barley were grown in 2022 in the Beysk District of the Republic of Khakassia. In the process of making talgan, the grain was heat treated at 240–250 °C for 5 minutes, then the fried grain was crushed and sifted to separate the bran. In samples taken at each technological stage, the protein content was analyzed using the Kjeldahl method on an automatic UDK 159 installation; the oil content was determined using the Soxhlet method on a SER 148 device from Velp in accordance with the standard. As we progress through the technological stages of talgan production, from raw materials to the final product, significant changes in protein and oil content towards their increase were demonstrated. The final product talgan, made from barley, was characterized by a significantly higher level of protein and oil compared to those from wheat (by 4.2 and 24.9 %, respectively). After heat treatment of wheat and barley raw materials, a statistically proven change in the content of both protein and oil was noted in the product. The protein content of both crops increased by 6.1 and 9 %, respectively. As a result of passing the technological stage associated with grinding the grain product and sifting it, it was established that the oil content in the resulting wheat talgan increased by 39.7 % and its content doubled in barley talgan. The protein content in wheat and barley talgan exceeded that in the original raw material by 2.5 and 13.2 %, and the oil content was respectively higher by 56.5 and 86.7 %. The results obtained indicate a noticeable increase in the quality of the final talgan product compared to the original grain raw material.

Theoretical modeling of defect diffusion in wide bandgap semiconductors

Since the 1940s, it has been known that diffusion in crystalline solids occurs due to lattice defects. The diffusion of defects can have a great impact on the processing and heat treatment of materials as the microstructural changes caused by diffusion can influence the material qualities and properties. It is, therefore, vital to be able to control the diffusion. This implies that we need a deep understanding of the interactions between impurities, matrix atoms, and intrinsic defects. The role of density functional theory (DFT) calculations in solid-state diffusion studies has become considerable. The main parameters to obtain in defect diffusion studies with DFT are formation energies, binding energies, and migration barriers. In particular, the utilization of the nudged elastic band and the dimer methods has improved the accuracy of these parameters. In systematic diffusion studies, the combination of experimentally obtained results and theoretical predictions can reveal information about the atomic diffusion processes. The combination of the theoretical predictions and the experimental results gives a unique opportunity to compare parameters found from the different methods and gain knowledge about atomic migration. In this Perspective paper, we present case studies on defect diffusion in wide bandgap semiconductors. The case studies cover examples from the three diffusion models: free diffusion, trap-limited diffusion, and reaction diffusion. We focus on the role of DFT in these studies combined with results obtained with the experimental techniques secondary ion mass spectrometry and deep-level transient spectroscopy combined with diffusion simulations.

Prediction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission when replacing gaseous fuels with renewable hydrogen or their mixture

The paper is devoted to predicting changes in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions when industrial equipment is converted to heating with renewable hydrogen or a mixture of it with other gaseous fuels, such as natural gas. The authors developed a simplified methodology that is appropriate for assessing changes in the energy consumption of equipment and the environmental impact of fuel replacement at the stage preceding the equipment reconstruction. The peculiarity of the methodology is that it allows the calculation of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions when fuel replacement is accompanied by the implementation of measures aimed at improving the energy efficiency of equipment. The methodology can be used for heating and thermal furnaces in metallurgy and mechanical engineering, units for heat treatment of raw materials in the mining and processing industries, heating devices in the food industry, and water and steam boilers. In the example of replacing natural gas with its mixture with renewable hydrogen of different compositions, it is shown that the calculation error using the proposed methodology in comparison with the results obtained by mathematical modeling of fuel combustion, gas flow and heat transfer in this furnace does not exceed 1.5%.

Characterisation of rotary friction welding process and mechanism of heat-treated Scotch pine

Rotary friction welding of wood to heat-treated lumber from Scotch pine is feasible and the strength of the joint exceeds that of glued and hammered joints. This study investigated the rotary friction welding process parameters and its welding mechanism applicable to heat-treated Scotch pine. Untreated Scotch pine served as the control. The one-way test revealed the tenon/bore ratio of 1.5, rotational speed of 2000 to 3500 r/min, and feed rate of 15 to 20 mm/s as the ideal process parameters for heat-treated Scotch pine. Under the same conditions, heat-treated material had weld strength up to 63.2% higher than untreated material. The portion of the weld zone with better weld strength was larger in size, had a full surface, and was darker in color, according to ultra-depth-of-field microscopic examinations. The internal wood components melted and cooled after the welding was finished and re-polymerized to form a tightly wrapped structure, linking the dowel rods to the substrate, according to the results of scanning electron microscopy.

Comparative analysis of installations for heat treatment of non-food pulp raw materials by the influence of electrophysical factors

Relevance. The objectives of the work are to develop radio-hermetic installations and substantiate the effective design of the working chamber, which provides a comprehensive effect of electrophysical factors on non-food pulp raw materials to preserve feed value at reduced operating costs. Scientific tasks: 1) to develop installations with different designs of resonators; 2) to conduct a comparative analysis of the working chambers according to the main parameters; 3) to evaluate the technical and economic indicators of an effective installation in relation to the basic version.Methods. The effect of electrophysical factors on raw materials is realized in resonators with magnetrons and frequency generators of pulse-modeled high-frequency oscillations of 110 kHz, where a bactericidal flux lamp serves as a high-potential electrode.Results. Several continuous-flow radiohermetic installations with ultrahigh-frequency (microwave) power supply to non-standard resonators have been developed, inside which a complex effect of a high-intensity electric field, a bactericidal flow of UV rays and ozone is realized to reduce bacterial contamination of the product and neutralize odor during heat treatment of raw materials, the dimensions of which are consistent with the depth of penetration of the wave. Features of conical and biconic resonators − provide radio leakage in continuous operation by cutting off the tip at the level of the critical section, depending on the angle of inclination of the cone generator, and allow you to keep the standing wave inside the resonator. The combination of magnetron and cylindrical resonators increases the efficiency of the interaction of the electron flux with the microwave field, and an increase in the inductive volume, which is a “reservoir” of energy, increases the intrinsic quality of the resonator. A quasi-toroidal resonator, presented as a conical resonator in a toroidal resonator, having small overall dimensions and metal consumption, provides a traveling wave in the annular space, and a standing wave in the conical space. The high electric field strength in the capacitor part of the resonator and the corona discharge in the torus contribute to the disinfection of raw materials.

CHAMBER FURNACE FOR SIMULATION OF CARBON MATERIALS HEAT TREATMENT IN ELECTROTHERMAL FLUIDIZED BED

Existing laboratory furnaces for high-temperature heat treatment of materials at around 3000°C, which have graphite heaters, allow samples to be heated at a rate two orders of magnitude lower than in electrothermal fluidized bed furnaces. This makes it impossible to use them in the research into the heat treatment of carbon materials because they do not meet the conditions of shock heating and do not allow to keep accurate residence time. The paper presents the research into the use of low-density composite carbon materials as heaters. Based on the results obtained, a high-temperature chamber furnace was designed, studied, and the temperature field in the heater was simulated. As a result, a high-temperature laboratory furnace was created with a sample heating rate of 20 °C/s - 100 °C/s, which made it possible to use it to simulate the heating process in the electrothermal fluidized bed furnace. Comparison of energy consumption in the furnace with a traditional graphite heater and a low-density carbon composite heater showed that heat loss in the furnace is reduced by 1.7 to 1.8 times.

Installation for heat treatment of fat raw materials

Installation for heat treatment of fat raw materials

Pore properties and CO2 adsorption performance of activated carbon prepared from various carbonaceous materials

In this study we prepared porous carbon samples from various carbonaceous materials, such as biomass and coal, and evaluated their CO2 adsorption performance. We first prepared activated carbon samples by heat treatment of the carbonaceous materials with a mixture of melamine as a nitrogen source and K2CO3 as a chemical activator. We then investigated their pore properties in detail and tested the CO2 adsorption performance of the prepared activated carbon samples. We found that activated carbon with well-developed pores could be prepared using materials with low carbon and ash content. Significant correlation was found among the specific surface area (SSA: 1840–2640 m2/g), micropore (0.85–1.46 cm3/g) volume, and CO2 adsorption of the prepared activated carbon samples, indicating that the SSA and micropore volume affected the CO2 adsorption performance (400–530 mg/g). Based on these results, we devised guidelines for producing activated carbon with high CO2 adsorption performance.

Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Evaluation of Heat Treated D6A Ultra High-Strength Steel

This investigation aims to evaluate the influence of heat treatment on the hardness and microscopic characteristics of a specific grade of medium carbon steel, namely, the American standard D6A Ultra High-Strength Steel, which contains 0.47% carbon in its composition. After preparation, specimens were heated in a muffle furnace at a temperature of 830°C and held for 90 minutes, followed by quenching. Subsequently, the specimens underwent tempering at a temperature of 600°C for 60 minutes. The hardness and microscopic evaluation of the heat-treated steel were determined. The results also indicate a rapid increase in hardness with a decrease in thickness for the heat-treated material. For HRA (Rockwell Hardness A Scale) times of 5s and 10s, the hardness enhancement percentages were 29% and 103%, respectively, compared to specimens without heat treatment. Furthermore, a chamber pressure test assessed the suitability and optimal design of Ultra High-Strength Steel for a pressure vessel in a mortar gun. As the outer radius increases, there is a corresponding decrease in axial stress, hoop stress, and the maximum limit of ultimate stress for both internal pressures within the pressure vessel. For internal pressures of 100 MPa and 85 MPa, the optimal inner radius for the pressure vessel is determined to be 0.053m and 0.051m, respectively.

Investigation of physical and metallographic properties of nickel matrix composite by ultrasonic method

Ultrasonic testing (UT) is one of the most widely used non-destructive testing techniques for the characterization and evaluation of materials. In this study, the material properties of AstCrM-BN-Cr-Ti-Ni composites produced by mechanical mixing and electroless nickel plating technique were evaluated using UT. Changes in ultrasonic wave velocity, Young's modulus, density, porosity and hardness are observed in the heat-treated material at different temperatures. Samples analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD) exhibited changes in grain structure at different sintering temperatures. It has been observed that the change in grain size also affects mechanical and physical properties according to ultrasonic properties. In conclusion, the experimental results showed a linear relationship between the mean grain size and the UT parameters (ultrasonic longitudinal and transverse velocity, Young's modulus), physical (sintering temperature and density) and mechanical properties (hardness and porosity) of the material. Grain growth occurs with increasing sintering temperature, porosity content decreases, hardness, Young's modulus and ultrasonic wave velocity values also increase.

Mechanical characterization and strain analysis applied to the heat treatment of wood materials, by means of digital image correlation

Digital image correlation (DIC) was used to examine the strain distribution of heat-treated beech and Uludag fir woods in mechanical testing. It also evaluated the effects of the heat treatment process on the properties of the wood samples. The physical (mass/density loss, dimensional stability, color change, and surface roughness), mechanical (flexure test and compressive strength), morphological, thermal, and structural properties of the heat-treated wood were examined. It was determined that the heat treatment parameters can be optimized using the DIC method. The test results showed that although heat treatment can provide improved physical and thermal properties, it caused micro-crack formations and collapses in the wood cells. As a consequence, the mechanical properties of the heat-treated wood materials decreased with the heat treatment process. There were slight differences in the curves of the samples according to Fourier infrared and X-ray diffraction analyses. Morphological characterization showed that the heat treatment triggered large cracks in the cell wall and lumens and the morphological structure of heat-treated wood was affected at large percentages.

Microwave device for heat treatment of meat by-products and waste

BACKGROUND: In the conditions of farms, there is a problem of neutralizing unpleasant odors during heat treatment of secondary meat raw materials to preserve the consumer properties of protein feed at low operating costs. AIM: Development of the device for heat treatment with disinfection and neutralization of the unpleasant odor of crushed secondary meat raw materials with the integral effect of an ultra−high frequency electromagnetic field, a bactericidal flow of UV rays and ozone in a continuous mode with electromagnetic safety ensured. METHODS: The raw materials are the stomach chambers of ruminants. The basic idea, principle of operation and design of the device are based on the propagation of microwave oscillations in a resonator with a spiral decelerating system. The microwave device contains a non-ferromagnetic cylinder with a perforated lower base, a coaxially arranged non-ferromagnetic spiral cylinder and an electrically driven fluoroplastic auger with a solid screw surface. The average perimeter of the annular volume, between the cylinder and the spiral cylinder forming the coaxial resonator, and its height are multiples of half-wavelength. Corona brushes are mounted to the annular base of the cylinder, under which electric gas discharge lamps powered by 1 kHz frequency generators are radially located, and a ceramic annular spherical surface is located under the lamps. Magnetrons are mounted along the perimeter of the outer cylinder with a shift of 120 degrees. The crackling is removed using a pneumatic conveyor. RESULTS: The feature of the coaxial resonator is that the inner core is formed as a spiral decelerating system. Therefore, the intrinsic Q-factor of the resonator is high, about 115000, therefore, the expected thermal efficiency is 0.7–0.75. The factor of dielectric losses of raw materials with a decrease in humidity from 76% to 30% is reduced by five times. Thus, while keeping the electric stress at the level of 1.2–2 kV/cm, the electromagnetic field power dissipated in a unit of the volume of the crackling decreases by five times, from 34 500 to 6800 W/cm3. CONCLUSIONS: A new design solution with a spiral coaxial resonator, the use of a ceramic reflector, and a number of physical factors made it possible to develop the design of the operation chamber for the heat treatment of ruminant slaughter waste with the neutralization of unpleasant odors with a capacity of 30–35 kg/h and specific energy costs of 0.16–0.19 kWh/kg.

Effect of heat treatment on mechanical compression properties of C250 maraging steel fabricated by directed energy deposition

The mechanical compression properties of C250 maraging steel fabricated by directed energy deposition (DED), in the as-deposited and post-fabrication heat-treated conditions, are investigated under quasi-static loading conditions. The microstructure of the material is studied using analytical transmission electron microscopy and a comparison is made between the DED fabricated and conventionally produced wrought materials. The results reveal that the DED fabricated material, in the as-deposited condition, exhibits lower yield and ultimate compressive strengths compared to the commercially heat-treated wrought alloy, due to the absence of strengthening precipitates and the presence of a retained austenite phase. However, post-fabrication thermal treatment significantly improves the compressive strengths of the as-processed material to levels comparable to those of the conventionally produced wrought material. This is attributed to the formation of nano-sized Ni3Mo strengthening precipitates, a reduction in the amount of austenite phase, and the refinement of prior-austenite grains during the thermal treatment. Moreover, the DED fabricated material, in the heat-treated condition, with the presence of an austenite phase shows higher ductility than the commercially heat-treated wrought material.

The Microstructure and Magnetic Properties of a Soft Magnetic Fe-12Al Alloy Additively Manufactured via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF)

Soft magnetic Fe-Al alloys have been a subject of research in the past. However, they never saw the same reception in technical applications as the Fe-Si or Fe-Ni alloys, which is, to some extent, due to a low ductility level and difficulties in manufacturing. Additive manufacturing (AM) technology could be a way to avoid issues in conventional manufacturing and produce soft magnetic components from these alloys, as has already been shown with similarly brittle Fe-Si alloys. While AM has already been applied to certain Fe-Al alloys, no magnetic properties of AM Fe-Al alloys have been reported in the literature so far. Therefore, in this work, a Fe-12Al alloy was additively manufactured through laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) and characterized regarding its microstructure and magnetic properties. A comparison was made with the materials produced by casting and rolling, prepared from melts with an identical chemical composition. In order to improve the magnetic properties, a heat treatment at a higher temperature (1300 °C) than typically applied for conventionally manufactured materials (850–1150 °C) is proposed for the AM material. The specially heat-treated AM material reached values (HC: 11.3 A/m; µmax: 13.1 × 103) that were close to the heat-treated cast material (HC: 12.4 A/m; µmax: 20.3 × 103). While the DC magnetic values of hot- and cold-rolled materials (HC: 3.2 to 4.1 A/m; µmax: 36.6 to 40.4 × 103) were not met, the AM material actually showed fewer losses than the rolled material under AC conditions. One explanation for this effect can be domain refinement effects. This study shows that it is possible to additively manufacture Fe-Al alloys with good soft magnetic behavior. With optimized manufacturing and post-processing, further improvements of the magnetic properties of AM L-PBF Fe-12Al may still be possible.

Exploring elevated temperature fretting wear behaviour of wrought and laser powder bed fusion IN718 superalloy

The study examines the fretting wear of the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) processed IN718 alloy under gas turbine-like conditions. It involves a large (>106) test cycle investigation at 550 °C and ∼800 N. The heat-treated L-PBF IN718 material exhibited higher hardness compared to heat-treated wrought IN718 due to the formation of finer precipitation of γ' and γ'' in the FCC nickel matrix. A custom wear test setup simulates the harsh industrial environment, revealing a two-fold lower wear coefficient in the L-PBF alloy due to improved hardness and a finer microstructure. The friction coefficient remains marginally different, with the L-PBF alloy showing lower values during the initial phase. The wear mechanisms are similar, but the wrought IN718 HT exhibits severe oxidation-assisted galling.

The Crystallization Behavior of a Na2O-GeO2-P2O5 Glass System: A (Micro)Structural, Electrical, and Dielectric Study.

Sodium-phosphate-based glass-ceramics (GCs) are promising materials for a wide range of applications, including solid-state sodium-ion batteries, microelectronic packaging substrates, and humidity sensors. This study investigated the impact of 24 h heat-treatments (HT) at varying temperatures on Na-Ge-P glass, with a focus on (micro)structural, electrical, and dielectric properties of prepared GCs. Various techniques such as powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), infrared spectroscopy-attenuated total reflection (IR-ATR), and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) were employed. With the elevation of HT temperature, crystallinity progressively rose; at 450 °C, the microstructure retained amorphous traits featuring nanometric grains, whereas at 550 °C, HT resulted in fully crystallized structures characterized by square-shaped micron-scale grains of NaPO3. The insight into the evaluation of electrical and dielectric properties was provided by Solid-State Impedance Spectroscopy (SS-IS), revealing a strong correlation with the conditions of controlled crystallization and observed (micro)structure. Compared to the initial glass, which showed DC conductivity (σDC) on the order of magnitude 10-7 Ω-1 cm-1 at 393 K, the obtained GCs exhibited a lower σDC ranging from 10-8 to 10-10 Ω-1 cm-1. With the rise in HT temperature, σDC further decreased due to the crystallization of the NaPO3 phase, depleting the glass matrix of mobile Na+ ions. The prepared GCs showed improved dielectric parameters in comparison to the initial glass, with a noticeable increase in dielectric constant values (~20) followed by a decline in dielectric loss (~10-3) values as the HT temperatures rise. Particularly, the GC obtained at @450 stood out as the optimal sample, showcasing an elevated dielectric constant and low dielectric loss value, along with moderate ionic conductivity. This research uncovers the intricate relationship between heat-treatment conditions and material properties, emphasizing that controlled crystallization allows for precise modifications to microstructure and phase composition within the remaining glassy phase, ultimately facilitating the fine-tuning of material properties.

PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL MODELING AND INVESTIGATION OF THE “HIGH-ENTROPY METAL MATRIX / TiC” SYSTEM COMPONENTS INTERACTION

The research carried out is aimed at developing the scientific basis for obtaining new composite materials based on high-entropy alloys, as well as developing the basic principles of processing and operation of such materials. It was necessary to conduct a theoretical and experimental study of the physical-chemical processes occurring during the interaction of high-entropy alloys with reinforcing TiC particles, as well as to study the effect of temperature and composition of interacting phases on the interaction process and its results. Thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of the interaction processes of the matrix components of high-entropy alloys based on the Cantor alloy (FeCoCrNiMn), including titanium and carbon with the formation of titanium carbide was carried out. Modern modeling approaches were used, which makes it possible to implement modern software. In particular, thermodynamic modeling using methods developed within the framework of the Calphad approach was carried out. Thermo-Calc software (includingTC-PRISMA kinetic modeling software) and FactSage software were used in the research process. An experimental study of the composition and structure of samples of TiC-reinforced metal matrix materials (using electron microscopy, X-ray spectral microanalysis and XRD) was also carried out. The distribution of various elements in the microstructure of materials and their phase composition were investigated. Comparison of the simulation results with experimental data allowed to make conclusions about the qualitative adequacy of thermodynamic and kinetic models of phase equilibria and phase transformations occurring during the formation, possible heat treatment and operation of TiC-reinforced metal matrix materials at high temperatures to the observed experimental data.

Hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation for processing biological substrates and plant material

The work presents a hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation, in which it is possible to simultaneously process biological substrates and plant material. A general view of the hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation and a mathematical model of the technological unit for thermal microwave processing of plant material are presented. The results of experimental studies of the heat treatment of plant material in a hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation are presented. Purpose of the study: To conduct experimental studies of the processing modes of plant material in a hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation. Methodology: The design and development of a hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation for thermal processing of plant material and non-thermal processing of biological substrates is based on the solution of a consistent boundary value problem of electrodynamics and heat and mass transfer. Results: As a result of experimental studies on the heat treatment of plant material in a hybrid microwave electrotechnological installation, the preferred processing modes were determined, resulting in a uniform change in the temperature and humidity of the plant material and a reduction in processing time.

МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЕ ЭЛЕКТРОДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ ПРОЦЕССОВ СВЧ-УСТАНОВОК С КВАЗИРЕЗОНАТОРАМИ ДЛЯ ТЕРМООБРАБОТКИ ПОСЛЕУБОЙНЫХ МЯСНЫХ КОНФИСКАТОВ

The aim of the work is to identify an effective design of radio sealed resonators with high intrinsic Q-factor and providing effective electric field strength by comparing the parameters of an electrodynamic system. Scientific tasks have been solved: to analyze the peculiarities of installations with ultrahigh-frequency power supply to quasi-resonators for heat treatment of meat raw materials in continuous mode; to develop digital models of quasi-resonators and to conduct computer modeling of electrodynamic processes of five modes in a coaxial resonator with a spiral inner cylinder; to develop a microwave installation with two resonators for heat treatment of raw materials. Computer modeling of quasi-resonators and modeling of electrodynamic processes in resonators was carried out in the CST Microwave Studio Suite program. The features of 13 installations with quasi-resonators have been developed and analyzed. The results of computer simulation of electrodynamic processes in a coaxial resonator with a spiral inner cylinder for five modes show that the main power is concentrated in an annular volume, and an increased concentration of the electric field is observed at the edges of the outer cylinder. To ensure a uniform distribution of waves, the average perimeter of the annular volume and the height of the cylinders are a multiple of half the wavelength. The volume of the coaxial resonator (0.205 m3 ) allows accumulating large energy in it (E is energy, I do not see the value in Fig. kJ/m3 ), and the losses due to conduction currents are small (the surface area of the resonator is 2.07 m2 ). The longitudinal components of the electric field strength (4–7 kV/cm) vary in different ways, in the inner cylinder and in the annular volume of the resonator, with a height of 0.765 m. The value of its own Q-factor has an order of up to 105. In coaxially arranged resonators, two features are implemented: if 101 there is a gap of no more than a quarter of the wavelength between the base and the shell of the cylindrical resonator, a standing wave is excited; the field strength of the traveling wave in the condenser part of the toroidal resonator is high enough (up to 15 kV/cm) and ensures uniform heating of the raw materials.

Влияние термической обработки на свойства композиционных материалов АМг2–10%TiC и АМг6–10%TiC, полученных методом самораспространяющегося высокотемпературного синтеза

Dispersion-strengthened composite materials belong to the group of promising structural materials characterised by a diverse combination of properties. The paper considers examples of the creation and heat treatment of composite materials based on aluminium alloys strengthened by the titanium carbide dispersed phase characterised by high hardness, elastic modulus, and good melt wettability. At present, self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) is the most accessible, inexpensive and effective way to obtain them. The authors substantiate the expediency and show their successful experience of the formation in the composition of the AMg2 and AMg6 industrial alloys of a titanium carbide dispersed phase with a particle size of 130 nm in an amount of up to 10 wt. % using the SHS method, which makes it possible to increase the hardness of the alloys. Additional heating of the AMg2–10%TiC and AMg6–10%TiC samples after synthesis also contributes to the further increase in hardness. The complex of studies of physical, mechanical and operational characteristics presented in the paper was carried out to compare the properties of the work-hardened matrix alloys and the samples of composite materials before and after heating. The test results showed that heat treatment reduces the porosity of the composites and significantly increases their hardness and microhardness. A slight decrease in compressive strength at a significant increase in wear resistance is observed. It was found that composite materials are characterised by high corrosion resistance to carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide corrosion corresponding to the level of matrix alloys. The results obtained allow recommending the developed materials for the production of parts of the connecting rod and piston group, bearings and other wear-resistant parts of friction units.