Rapid consolidation of nanostuctured TiCu compounds

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2011 Aug;11(8):7258-60. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2011.4815.

Abstract

TiCu nanopowder was produced using an electrical wire explosion method and subsequently consolidated into dense nanostuctured TiCu by a high frequency induction heated sintering method. The consolidation was accomplished by the combination of an induced current and a high mechanical pressure within two minutes. This process results in very quick densification to near the theoretical density and prohibits grain growth in nano-structured materials. The grain sizes and mechanical properties of the sintered TiCu were investigated.