Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, November, 1997. / Title from PDF t.p.

Thesis (M.S. in materials science and engineering)--Washington State University, August 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Aug. 10, 2009). "School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering." Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 98 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-91).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Washington State University, May 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-136).

Ka-fai Ho. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / Ka-fai Ho. / Acknowledgments --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / 摘要 --- p.iv / Figures Captions --- p.v / Tables Captions --- p.xii / Table of contents --- p.xiii / Chapter Chapter one --- Introduction --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Metal Matrix Composite --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- Matrix Materials --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.1.1 --- Aluminum --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.1.2 --- Titanium --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Type of reinforcements --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.2 --- Conventional Fabrication method --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Liquid Phase processing --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.1.1 --- Slurry deposition --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.1.2 --- Squeeze casing (Pressure infiltration) --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Solid Phase processing --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.2.2.1 --- Diffusion bonding --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.2.2.2 --- Powder Metallurgy (P/M) --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- In-situ processing --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.3 --- Sintering processing --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Pore structure --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Compression effect on sintering --- p.1-9 / References / Chapter Chapter Two --- Methodology and Instrumentation --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.1 --- Al-Ti-C composites --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Introduction --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Aim and Motivation --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.1.2.1 --- Compositions and Fabrications --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.1.2.2 --- Testing --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- The Flow of the Thesis --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2 --- Instrumentation --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Ball-milling machine --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- High temperature furnace --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- Arc-melting furnace --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Instron loading machine --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.2.5 --- Density measurement --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.2.6 --- Vickers' Hardness Tester --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.2.7 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.2.8 --- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDXS) --- p.2-9 / References / Chapter Chapter Three --- Fabrication of Al-16Ti-C composites by Powder Metallurgy method --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2 --- Experiments --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Experiments on Pressing pressure --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Firing temperature and duration time --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Pressing pressure --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.1.1 --- Relative Density --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.1.2 --- Surface Porosity --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.1.3 --- Microhardness --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.3.1.4 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.3.1.5 --- Microstructure --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Firing temperature and duration time --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.3.2.1 --- Microhardness --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.3.2.2 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.3.2.3 --- Microstructure --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussion --- p.3-5 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Pressing pressure --- p.3.5 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Firing temperature and time duration --- p.3-6 / Chapter 3.5 --- Conclusions --- p.3-6 / References / Chapter Chapter Four --- Effects of the size of Aluminum powder on the properties of Al-16Ti-4C composites --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.2 --- Experiments --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Relative density --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Microhardness --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Fracture Strength --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.5 --- Microstructure --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.5.1 --- Microstructure of the surface --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.5.2 --- Microstructure of the fracture surface --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.4 --- Discussion --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Sintering procedure --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Fracture model --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.5 --- Conclusions --- p.4-7 / References / Chapter Chapter Five --- Effects of different sintering temperature on the properties of Al-16Ti-4C composites --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.2 --- Experiments --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.3 --- Results --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Relative density --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Microhardness --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.3 --- Fracture Strength --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.4 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.5 --- Microstructure --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.3.5.1 --- Surface microstructure --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.3.5.2 --- Fracture surface microstructure --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.4 --- Discussion --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- Sintering procedure and microstructure --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- Hardness and fracture strength --- p.5-4 / Chapter 5.4.3 --- Model of fracture --- p.5-5 / Chapter 5.5 --- Conclusions --- p.5-5 / Chapter Chapter Six --- Fabrication of TiC by Arc melting method --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2 --- Experiments --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3 --- Results --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Microstructure --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.4 --- Discussion --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.4.1 --- Composition --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.4.2 --- Sintering process --- p.6-3 / Chapter 6.5 --- Conclusions --- p.6-3 / References / Chapter Chapter Seven --- The Effects of the contents of Ti and C on the properties of Al-TiC and Al-Ti-C composites --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.2 --- Experiments --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.3 --- Results --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3.1 --- Relative density --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3.2 --- Microhardness --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3.3 --- Fracture Strength --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3.4 --- X-ray diffraction analysis --- p.7-3 / Chapter 7.3.5 --- Microstructure --- p.7-3 / Chapter 7.3.5.1 --- Surface microstructure --- p.7-3 / Chapter 7.3.5.2 --- Fracture surface microstructure --- p.7-4 / Chapter 7.4 --- Discussion --- p.7-4 / Chapter 7.4.1 --- Hardening effect --- p.7-4 / Chapter 7.4.2 --- Relationship between fracture strength and relative density --- p.7-4 / Chapter 7.4.3 --- Fracture model --- p.7-5 / Chapter 7.5 --- Conclusions --- p.7-5 / References / Chapter Chapter Eight --- Conclusions and Future Work --- p.8-1 / Chapter 8.1 --- Summary --- p.8-1 / Chapter 8.2 --- Future Work --- p.8-2 / References

by Che-Kit Lo. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Che-Kit Lo. / Acknowledgements --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / 摘要 --- p.iv / List of Tables --- p.v / List of Figures --- p.vi / Table of contents --- p.xi / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Metal matrix composites --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Conventional fabrication processes --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2.1 --- Solid phase processes --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2.1.1 --- Powder blending and consolidation --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2.1.2 --- Diffusion bonding --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2 --- Liquid phase processes --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.1 --- Casting or liquid infiltration --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.2 --- Squeeze infiltration --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.3 --- Stir casting --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.4 --- Spray deposition --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.1.2.3 --- In-situ processes --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Applications of metal matrix composites --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.3.1 --- Aerospace applications --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.3.2 --- Non-aerospace applications --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.1.3.3 --- Filamentary superconductors --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.2 --- Reinforcements --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Particles reinforcements --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.1.1 --- Definition of intemetallics --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.1.2 --- Application of intemetallics --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Fiber reinforcements --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.2.1 --- Definition of whisker --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.2.2 --- Application of whisker --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.3 --- Tungsten Aluminide --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Aluminum and its oxide --- p.1-10 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Tungsten and its oxide --- p.1-11 / Chapter 1.4 --- Previous research work --- p.1-12 / Chapter 1.5 --- Recent research work --- p.1-13 / Chapter 1.6 --- Thesis layout --- p.1-14 / References / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Methodology and Instrumentation --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2 --- Powder metallurgy --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.3 --- Fabrication methods --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Cold pressing --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Standard Sintering --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Argon tube furnace sintering --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Hot pressing --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.4 --- Characterization methods --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Thermal analysis --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.4.1.1 --- Differential Thermal Analyzer (DTA) --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Mechanical analysis --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.4.2.1 --- Relative density measurement --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.4.2.2 --- Tensile Tests --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.4.2.3 --- Vickers Hardness Tests --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Structural analysis --- p.2-10 / Chapter 2.4.3.1 --- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) --- p.2-10 / Chapter 2.4.3.2 --- X-Ray powder diffractometry (XRD) --- p.2-10 / References / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Thermal analysis on the reaction mechanism of the A1-W03 system --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2 --- Experimental details --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Analysis of the Al-58wt%W intermetallics --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- Analysis of the Al-36wt%W intermetallics --- p.3-5 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Analysis of the Al-30wt%WO3 intermetallics --- p.3-6 / Chapter 3.4 --- Conclusions --- p.3-8 / References / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Fabrication and characterization of A1-WO3 MMCs --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.2 --- Experiments details --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results and discussion --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- X-Ray powder diffraction analysis --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Microstructure analysis (SEM) --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.2.1 --- SEM micrographs of Hot pressed samples --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.2.2 --- SEM micrographs of samples sintered in argon tube furnace --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.4 --- Formation of A1-WO3 MMCs --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.5 --- Conclusions --- p.4-5 / References / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Physical and mechanic properties of the A1-W03 MMCs / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.2 --- Experiments details --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.3 --- X-ray powder diffraction analysis --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.4 --- Mechanic properties --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- Relative density --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- Vickers hardness measurement --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.4.3 --- Tensile Strength measurement --- p.5-4 / Chapter 5.5 --- Conclusions --- p.5-5 / References / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusions and future works --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.1 --- Conclusions --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2 --- Future Works --- p.6-2

by Wai-Yuen Kwok = 氧化鋁及鋁-鉻金屬間化合物增強的鋁基複合材料的製造和表徵 / 郭瑋源. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Wai-Yuen Kwok = Yang hua lü ji lü--ge jin shu jian hua he wu zeng qiang de lü ji fu he cai liao de zhi zao he biao zheng / Guo Weiyuan. / Acknowledgements --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / 摘要 --- p.iv / List of tables --- p.vi / List of figures --- p.vii / Table of contents --- p.xiv / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Metal matrix composites --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Conventional fabrication processes --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2.1 --- Solid state processes --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2.1.1 --- Powder blending and consolidation --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2.1.2 --- Diffusion bonding --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2 --- Liquid state processes --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.1 --- Casting or liquid infiltration --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.2 --- Squeeze infiltration --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.3 --- Stir casting --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.1.2.2.4 --- Spray deposition --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.2.3 --- In-situ processes --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Applications of metal matrix composites --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.1.3.1 --- Aerospace applications --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.1.3.2 --- Non-aerospace applications --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.1.3.3 --- Filamentary superconductors --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2 --- Reinforcements in metal matrix composites --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Particles reinforcements --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.1.1 --- Definition of intermetallics --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.1.2 --- Applications of intermetallics --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Fiber reinforcements --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.2.2.1 --- Definition of whisker --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.2.2.2 --- Applications of whiskers --- p.1-10 / Chapter 1.3 --- Chromium Aluminide --- p.1-10 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- Aluminum and Aluminum (III) oxide --- p.1-11 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- Chromium and Chromium (III) oxide --- p.1-12 / Chapter 1.4 --- Previous work --- p.1-13 / Chapter 1.5 --- Current work --- p.1-14 / Chapter 1.6 --- Thesis layout --- p.1-15 / References / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Methodology and Instrumentation --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2 --- Powder metallurgy --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- "Particle size, pressing pressure, sintering conditions" --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Sintering process --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.3 --- Fabrication methods --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Sample preparation --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.3.1.1 --- Al+Cr2〇3 composite samples --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Cold pressing --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Box furnace sintering (Sintering in air) --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Argon tube furnace sintering (Sintering in argon) --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.3.5 --- Hot-press sintering --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.3.6 --- Arc melting --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.4 --- Characterization methods --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Thermal analysis - Differential thermal analyzer (DTA) --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Physical property analysis - Relative density measurement --- p.2-9 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Mechanical property - Vickers hardness measurement --- p.2-10 / Chapter 2.4.4 --- Microstructural analysis - Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) --- p.2-10 / Chapter 2.4.5 --- Phases determination - X-ray powder diffractometry (XRD) --- p.2-11 / References / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Thermal analysis of Al-Cr203 powder mixture --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2 --- Experimental details --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3 --- Results --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- DTA curves --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- XRD patterns --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- SEM micrographs --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.4 --- Discussions --- p.3-5 / Chapter 3.5 --- Formation of Al-Cr203 MMCs --- p.3-8 / Chapter 3.6 --- Conclusions --- p.3-8 / References / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Fabrication and characterization of the Al-Cr203 MMCs --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.2 --- Experimental details --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.3 --- Results --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Al-MMCs produced by different sintering methods --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.1.1 --- XRD patterns --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3.1.2 --- SEM micrographs --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Argon-sintered Al-MMCs with different sintering time --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.3.2.1 --- XRD patterns --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.3.2.2 --- SEM micrographs --- p.4-7 / Chapter 4.4 --- Discussions --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.5 --- Mechanism in the formation of Al-Cr203 MMCs --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.6 --- Conclusions --- p.4-10 / References / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Physical and mechanical properties of Al-Cr203 system --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.2 --- Experimental details --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.3 --- Relativity density --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- Measurement --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- Discussions --- p.5-4 / Chapter 5.4 --- Mechanical hardness --- p.5-5 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- Measurement --- p.5-5 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- Discussions --- p.5-6 / Chapter 5.5 --- Conclusions --- p.5-7 / References / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Fabrication and characterization of Al-Cr203 MMCs fabricated by arc melting --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2 --- Experimental Details --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.3 --- Results --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Unannealed arc-melted samples --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.1.1 --- XRD patterns --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.1.2 --- SEM micrographs --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Annealed arc-melted samples --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.3.2.1 --- XRD patterns --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.3.2.2 --- SEM micrographs --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.4 --- Discussions --- p.6-5 / Chapter 6.5 --- Formation of Al-MMCs during the arc-melting method --- p.6-6 / Chapter 6.6 --- Vickers hardness --- p.6-7 / Chapter 6.7 --- Conclusions --- p.6-8 / References / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Conclusions and future works --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.1 --- Conclusions --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.2 --- Future works --- p.7-2

by Li, Tsui Kiu = 納米鋁酸鋰網絡增強的鋁基複合材料的製造和表徵 / 李翠翹. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Li, Tsui Kiu = Na mi lü suan li wang luo zeng qiang de lü ji fu he cai liao de zhi zao he biao zheng / Li Cuiqiao. / Acknowledgement --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / 摘要 --- p.iv / Table of contents --- p.vi / List of tables --- p.ix / List of figures --- p.xii / Chapter Chapter 1. --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1. --- Metal matrix composites (MMCs) --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.1. --- Introduction --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.2. --- Aluminum-based metal matrix composites (Al-MMCs) --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.1.3. --- Applications of MMCs --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.3.1. --- Automotive applications --- p.1-3 / Chapter 1.1.3.2. --- Aerospace applications --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.1.4. --- Fabrication methods of metal matrix composites --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.4.1. --- Stir casting --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.4.2. --- Liquid metal infiltration --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.1.4.3. --- Powder metallurgy --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.1.4.4. --- The ex-situ sintering method --- p.6 / Chapter 1.1.4.5. --- The in-situ sintering method --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2. --- The Al-γ-LiA102 MMC --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.1. --- Lithium aluminate (LiA102) --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.2. --- Applications ofγ-LiA102 --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.2.1. --- Ceramic matrices in molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.2.2.2. --- Tritium breeder materials in nuclear fusion reactors --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.2.3. --- Fabrication methods ofγ-LiA102 --- p.1-10 / Chapter 1.2.3.1. --- Solid state reaction methods --- p.1-10 / Chapter 1.2.3.2. --- Sol-gel methods --- p.1-11 / Chapter 1.2.3.3. --- Hydrothermal treatment --- p.1-13 / Chapter 1.2.3.4. --- Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis --- p.1-13 / Chapter 1.2.3.5. --- The templated wet-chemical process --- p.1-13 / Chapter 1.2.3.6. --- Tape-casting --- p.1-14 / Chapter 1.2.3.7. --- Combustion Synthesis --- p.1-14 / Chapter 1.3. --- Previous works --- p.1-15 / Chapter 1.4. --- Current works --- p.1-16 / Chapter 1.5. --- Thesis layout --- p.1-17 / References / Chapter Chapter 2. --- Methodology and Instrumentation / Chapter 2.1. --- Introduction --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.2. --- Powder Metallurgy --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.3. --- Fabrication methods --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.3.1. --- Tube furnace sintering --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.3.2. --- Arc melting --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.3.3. --- Annealing --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.3.4. --- Sodium hydroxide etching --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.4. --- Characterization methods --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.4.1. --- Thermal analysis - Differential thermal analysis (DTA) --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.4.2. --- Physical property analysis - Thermomechanical analyzer (TMA) --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.4.3. --- Physical property analysis - The Archimedes' method --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.4.4. --- Physical property analysis-Surface area and porosimetry analyzer --- p.2-8 / Chapter 2.4.5. --- Physical property analysis - Microhardness test --- p.2-9 / Chapter 2.4.6. --- Microstructural analysis - Scanning electron Microscopy (SEM) --- p.2-9 / Chapter 2.4.7. --- Surface morphology analysis - Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) --- p.2-10 / Chapter 2.4.8. --- Phase determination - X-ray Diffractometry (XRD) --- p.2-11 / References / Chapter Chapter 3. --- Al-y-LiA102 MMC samples prepared by arc-melting / Chapter 3.1. --- Introduction --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.2. --- Experimental details --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.3. --- XRD analysis --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.4. --- Microstructures --- p.3-5 / Chapter 3.5. --- NaOH etching time effects --- p.3-5 / Chapter 3.6. --- The 2-minute-etched sample --- p.3-6 / Chapter 3.7. --- Physical properties analysis --- p.3-7 / Chapter 3.7.1. --- Apparent density --- p.3-7 / Chapter 3.7.2. --- Microhardness --- p.3-7 / Chapter 3.7.3. --- BET analysis --- p.3-8 / Chapter 3.8. --- Formation mechanism ofγ-LiA102 network --- p.3-9 / Chapter 3.9. --- Effects ofLi20 contents --- p.3-10 / Chapter 3.9.1. --- Effects of Li2O contents on structure and compositions of MMCs --- p.3-10 / Chapter 3.9.2. --- Effects of Li2O- contents on coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) --- p.3-11 / Chapter 3.10. --- Conclusions --- p.3-12 / References / Chapter Chapter 4. --- Al-y-LiAlO2 MMCs samples prepared by furnace sintering / Chapter 4.1. --- Introduction --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.2. --- Experimental details --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.3. --- The effects of sintering temperature --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.1. --- Microstructures --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.3.2. --- XRD analysis --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.4. --- Prolonged NaOH etching --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.5. --- Effects of annealing temperature --- p.4-7 / Chapter 4.6. --- DTA analysis of over-etched sample --- p.4-7 / Chapter 4.7. --- Thermal stability of the as-synthesized γ-LiA1O2 powders --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.8. --- Conclusions --- p.4-9 / References / Chapter Chapter 5. --- Y-LiA1O2 pellets / Chapter 5.1. --- Introduction --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.2. --- Experimental details --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3. --- Pellets fabricated by method 1 --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.4. --- CTE and volume fraction of MMCs --- p.5-4 / Chapter 5.5. --- Pellets fabricated by method II --- p.5-5 / Chapter 5.6. --- Comparisons of γ-LiA1O2 fabricated by method I and method II --- p.5-6 / Chapter 5.7. --- Conclusions --- p.5-7 / References / Chapter Chapter 6. --- Conclusions and future works / Chapter 6.1. --- Conclusions --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.2. --- Suggestions for future work --- p.6-3 / Chapter 6.2.1. --- Stability test of y-LiA1O2 in molten carbonates --- p.6-3 / Chapter 6.2.2. --- Investigation of the pore size distribution of γ-LiAIO2 network --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.2.3. --- Fabrication of Al-γ-LiA1O2 MMC by hot isotatic pressing --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.2.4. --- Mechanical tests --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.2.5. --- Development of gas sensors --- p.6-5 / References

No description available.

by Kwok Chi-Kong = 氧化鋁及鋁-鈦金屬間化合物增強的鋁基複合物的製造和表徵 / 郭智江. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Kwok Chi-Kong = Yang hua lv ji lü-tai jin shu jian hua he wu zeng qiang de lü ji fu he wu de zhi zao he biao zheng / Guo Zhijiang. / Acknowledgement --- p.i / Abstract --- p.ii / 摘要 --- p.iv / List of tables --- p.v / List of figures --- p.vi / Table of contents --- p.ix / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1. --- Metal matrix composites (MMCs) --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1.1. --- Introduction --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1.2. --- Reinforcements in metal-matrix composites --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.1.3. --- Interface between matrix and reinforcements --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.2. --- Fabrication of metal matrix composites (MMCs) --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.2.1. --- Traditional methods --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.2.1.1. --- Liquid state methods --- p.1-2 / Chapter 1.2.1.2. --- Solid state methods --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.2. --- In-situ methods --- p.1-5 / Chapter 1.3. --- Aluminum based metal matrix composites --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.4. --- Previous works --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.5. --- Works in this study --- p.1-9 / Chapter 1.6. --- Thesis layout --- p.1-10 / References / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Methodology and instrumentation --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.1. --- Powder metallurgy --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2. --- Fabrication procedures --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.3. --- Samples to be studied --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.4. --- Instrumentation --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.4.1. --- Differential thermal analyzer (DTA) --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.4.2. --- Argon tube furnace sintering --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.4.3. --- X-ray powder diffractometry (XRD) --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.4.4. --- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.4.5. --- Three-point bending test --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.4.6. --- Arc melting furnace --- p.2-6 / References / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Thermal analysis of Al-Ti02 and Al-Ti02-B203 --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.1. --- Introduction --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2. --- Results and discussions --- p.3-2 / Chapter 3.2.1. --- DTA curve of Al-8.6wt%Ti --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.2.2. --- DTA curve of Al-12.7wt%Ti02 --- p.3-3 / Chapter 3.2.3. --- DTA curve of Al-12.7wt%Ti02-5.5wt%B203 --- p.3-5 / Chapter 3.2.4. --- DTA curve of Al-12.7wt%Ti02-l lwt%B203 --- p.3-6 / Chapter 3.2.5. --- DTA curve of Al-53.6wt%Ti02 --- p.3-7 / Chapter 3.2.6. --- "DTA curves of Al-12.7wt%Ti02, 22.3wt%Ti02 and 29.7wt%Ti02" --- p.3-7 / Chapter 3.3. --- Conclusions --- p.3-8 / References / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Fabrication and characterization of the Al-Ti02 systems --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.1. --- Introduction --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.2. --- Al-12.7wt%Ti02 system --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.2.1. --- Experiments --- p.4-2 / Chapter 4.2.2. --- Results and discussions --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.2.2.1. --- XRD spectra --- p.4-3 / Chapter 4.2.2.2. --- Microstructural and composition analyses --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.2.3. --- Reaction mechanisms --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.2.4. --- Conclusions --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.3. --- Al-53.6wt%Ti02 system --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.3.1. --- Experiments --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.3.2. --- Sample sintered in tube furnace --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.3.2.1. --- XRD spectra --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.3.2.2. --- Microstructural and EDS analyses --- p.4-10 / Chapter 4.3.3. --- Sample prepared by arc-melting method --- p.4-11 / Chapter 4.3.3.1. --- XRD spectra --- p.4-11 / Chapter 4.3.3.2. --- Microstructural and EDS analyses --- p.4-11 / Chapter 4.3.3.3. --- Mechanisms of formation --- p.4-12 / Chapter 4.3.4. --- Conclusions --- p.4-14 / References / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Characterization of the Al-Ti02-B203 systems --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.1. --- Introduction --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.2. --- Experiments --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3. --- Results and discussions --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.3.1. --- XRD spectra --- p.5-3 / Chapter 5.3.2. --- Microstructural and composition analyses --- p.5-5 / Chapter 5.3.3. --- Reaction mechanisms --- p.5-6 / Chapter 5.3.4. --- Sample with different contents of B203 --- p.5-7 / Chapter 5.4. --- Conclusions --- p.5-8 / References / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Flexural strengths of the Al-Ti02 and Al-Ti02-B203 systems --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.1. --- Introduction --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2. --- Three-point bending test --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2.1. --- Experiments --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2.2. --- Results --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.2.3. --- Discussions --- p.6-3 / Chapter 6.3. --- Conclusions --- p.6-5 / References / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Conclusions and future works --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.1. --- Conclusions --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.2. --- Future works --- p.7-2