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

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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

Nan Gang Ma. / "October 2003." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Nan Gang Ma.

by Peng Yu. / "Oct. 2003." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest Information and Learning Company, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Peng Yu.

A series of boron suboxide films with hardness higher than 40 GPa was prepared and characterized. The correlation between OB ratio and mechanical properties, both hardness and elastic modulus were analyzed. Our studies on beta r-B, B2O3, surface oxidation of betar-B, and B6O illustrate that an XPS peak shift can be caused by a change in chemical state and bonding configuration. The shifts of B 1s peaks provide some good evidence to substantiate this conventional wisdom of XPS. We have applied this concept to enrich our XPS studies of boron and BxO y, and indeed found an intriguing variety of surface and interfacial physical conditions of those samples. / In our study, three boron nitride (BN) samples, the c-BN, h-BN and a-BN were prepared to serve as the standard specimens. And also, a series of thick BN films with different cubic phase content were prepared using a dual-ion beam assisted deposition (DIBAD) system. A quantitative method to measure the various phases content in BN film by the deconvolution of the energy loss features of N 1s signal was established. The feasibility of this method was proved by comparing the results with the results from FT-IR. To our understanding, this method has never been reported. / Many mechanical applications constantly demand superhard materials. Commonly a material is qualified as "superhard" when its microhardness exceeds 40 GPa. Therefore, great efforts have been made to search for other materials with high hardness in the past several decades. In the design of superhard materials, boron is a peculiar element/constituent. c-BN that possesses the zinc-blende structure shows numerous highly desirable mechanical properties, especially the high hardness and chemical inertness. Boron often exhibits three-center two-electron bonds in addition to the common two-center two-electron bonds. This overall bonding configuration must be very effective as shown by the high hardness of solid boron at 35 GPa. When impurities with more valence electrons than boron are added to pure boron, the overall mechanical strength can be further enhanced. By incorporation of oxygen, a family of hard boron suboxide compounds is thereby formed such as B6O. / Zheng Bin. / "August 2005." / Adviser: Chan Man Chor. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-11, Section: B, page: 6427. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / School code: 1307.

by Chua Lai Fei Joseph. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references. / by Chua Lai Fei Joseph. / ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --- p.2 / ABSTRACT --- p.3 / Chapter CHAPTER 1: --- INTRODUCTION --- p.5 / Chapter 1.1 --- METALLIC GLASS --- p.5 / Chapter 1.2 --- SOLIDIFICATION PROCESS OF AN ALLOY --- p.7 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- COOLING PATH --- p.7 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- FREE VOLUME MODEL --- p.8 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- NUCLEATION --- p.9 / Chapter 1.2.4 --- LIQUID PHASE SEPARATION --- p.10 / Chapter 1.3 --- IDEAS ON SOME CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETER OF GLASS AND GLASS FORMING ABILITY OF AN METALLIC ALLOY --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3.1 --- CORRELATION FOR THE EXPANSION COEFFICIENT AND THE GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE --- p.11 / Chapter 1.3.2 --- CORRELATION FOR THE GLASS FORMING ABILITY WITH CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS/SOLID-SOLUTIONS --- p.12 / REFERENCES --- p.13 / Chapter CHAPTER 2: --- EXPERIMENTAL --- p.17 / Chapter 2.1 --- SAMPLE PREPARATION --- p.17 / Chapter 2.2 --- EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS FOR ALPHA MEASUREMENT --- p.17 / Chapter 2.3 --- EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS FOR FINDING EQUILIBRIUM PHASES AND GLASS FORMING ABILITY OF AN ALLOY --- p.20 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- FINDING EQUILIBRIUM PHASES --- p.20 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- FINDING GLASS FORMING ABILITY --- p.21 / Chapter CHAPTER 3: --- CORRELATION FOR THERMAL EXPANSION COEFFICIENTS OF MOLTEN GLASS FORMING SYSTEMS --- p.28 / REFERENCES --- p.37 / Chapter CHAPTER 4: --- CORRELATION FOR THE GLASS FORMING ABILITY OF PD83.5-XCUXSI16.5 WITH CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS/SOLID- SOLUTIONS --- p.38 / Chapter 4.1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.39 / Chapter 4.2 --- EXPERIMENTAL --- p.39 / Chapter 4.3 --- RESULTS --- p.41 / Chapter 4.4 --- DISCUSSION --- p.43 / REFERENCES --- p.54 / Chapter CHAPTER 5: --- CONCLUSION --- p.55

by Ho Man Wai. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references. / Text in English; abstracts in English and Chinese. / by Ho Man Wai. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgement --- p.v / Table of Contents --- p.vi / List of Tables --- p.xi / List of Figures --- p.xii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Intermetallics / Chapter 1.1 --- Background --- p.1-1 / Chapter 1.2 --- Applications of intermetallics --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Structural materials --- p.1-4 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Magnetic materials --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Superconducting materials --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.2.4 --- Hydrogen storage materials --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.5 --- Shape memory alloys --- p.1-7 / Chapter 1.2.6 --- Heating elements --- p.1-8 / Chapter 1.3 --- Prospects of intermetallics --- p.1-8 / References --- p.1-10 / Tables --- p.1-12 / Figures --- p.1-13 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Metal matrix composites / Chapter 2.1 --- Metal matrix composites --- p.2-1 / Chapter 2.2 --- Conventional fabrication processes of MMCs --- p.2-2 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Liquid state processes --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.1.1 --- Casting or liquid infiltration --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.1.2 --- Squeeze casting or pressure infiltration --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Solid state processes --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.2.1 --- Diffusion bonding --- p.2-3 / Chapter 2.2.2.2 --- Deformation processing --- p.2-4 / Chapter 2.2.2.3 --- Powder processing --- p.2-5 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- In situ process --- p.2-6 / Chapter 2.3 --- Applications of metal matrix composites --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Aerospace applications --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Non-aerospace applications --- p.2-7 / Chapter 2.3.3 --- Filamentary superconductors --- p.2-7 / References --- p.2-9 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Molybdenum Aluminide / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.2 --- Aluminum --- p.3-1 / Chapter 3.3 --- Molybdenum --- p.3_2 / Chapter 3.4 --- Previous research work --- p.3.3 / Chapter 3.5 --- Present research work --- p.3-4 / Chapter 3.6 --- Thesis layout --- p.3-6 / References --- p.3-8 / Figures --- p.3-9 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Methodology and Instrumentation / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.2 --- Powder metallurgy --- p.4-1 / Chapter 4.3 --- Fabrication methods --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Sample preparation --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.1.1 --- Intermetallic samples --- p.4-4 / Chapter 4.3.1.2 --- A1 + Al-Mo composite samples --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Cold pressing --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Sintering --- p.4-5 / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Arc melting --- p.4-6 / Chapter 4.3.5 --- Hot pressing --- p.4-7 / Chapter 4.4 --- Characterization methods --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Thermal analysis --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.4.1.1 --- Differential Thermal Analyzer (DTA) --- p.4-8 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Mechanical analysis --- p.4-9 / Chapter 4.4.2.1 --- Tensile Tests --- p.4.9 / Chapter 4.4.2.2 --- Vickers´ةHardness Tests --- p.4-10 / Chapter 4.4.2.3 --- Relative density measurement --- p.4-10 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Structural analysis --- p.4-12 / Chapter 4.4.3.1 --- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) --- p.4-12 / Chapter 4.4.3.2 --- X-Ray powder Diffractometry (XRD) --- p.4-12 / References --- p.4-13 / Figures --- p.4-14 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Thermal analysis on the reaction mechanism of the Al-Mo system / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.5-1 / Chapter 5.2 --- Experimental details --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.5-2 / Chapter 5.3.1 --- "DTA, XRD and SEM analyses of A1 - 57wt% Mo" --- p.5-2 / Chapter (A) --- Temperature < 630°C --- p.5-3 / Chapter (B) --- 630°。C < Temperature < 660°C --- p.5-3 / Chapter (C) --- 660°C < Temperature < 670°。C --- p.5-4 / Chapter (D) --- 670°C < Temperature < 730°C --- p.5-5 / Chapter (E) --- Temperature up to 900°C --- p.5-5 / Chapter (F) --- A brief conclusion --- p.5-6 / Chapter 5.3.2 --- "DTA, XRD and SEM analyses of A1 - 91wt% Mo" --- p.5-6 / Chapter (A) --- Temperature < 630°C --- p.5.7 / Chapter (B) --- 630°。C < Temperature < 660°。C --- p.5-7 / Chapter (C) --- Temperature up to 900°C --- p.5-8 / Chapter 5.4 --- Summary --- p.5-8 / References --- p.5-10 / Tables --- p.5-11 / Figures --- p.5-12 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Fabrication and characterization of the intermetallic Mo3A18 / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.2 --- Experimental details --- p.6-1 / Chapter 6.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- X-ray powder diffraction analysis --- p.6-2 / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Microstructure analysis --- p.6-4 / Chapter 6.3.3 --- "Vickers, hardness measurement" --- p.6-5 / Chapter 6.3.4 --- Relative density measurement --- p.6-7 / Chapter 6.4 --- Summary --- p.6-7 / Figures --- p.6-9 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Thermal analysis on the formation of the AI-Mo3A18 composites / Chapter 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.7-1 / Chapter 7.2 --- Experimental details --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.7-2 / Chapter 7.3.1 --- DTA and XRD analyses of samples heated up to 700°C --- p.7-3 / Chapter 7.3.2 --- DTA and XRD analyses of samples heated up to 900°C --- p.7-4 / Chapter 7.4 --- Summary --- p.7-6 / Reference --- p.7-7 / Tables --- p.7-8 / Figures --- p.7-9 / Chapter Chapter 8 --- Fabrication and characterization of the A1-Mo3A18 metal matrix composites / Chapter 8.1 --- Introduction --- p.8-1 / Chapter 8.2 --- Experimental details --- p.8-1 / Chapter 8.3 --- Results and discussions --- p.8-2 / Chapter 8.3.1 --- Tensile tests --- p.8-2 / Chapter 8.3.2 --- X-ray powder diffraction analysis --- p.8-5 / Chapter 8.3.3 --- Microstructure analysis --- p.8-6 / Chapter 8.3.4 --- Vickers' hardness measurement --- p.8-7 / Chapter 8.3.5 --- Relative density measurement --- p.8-8 / Chapter 8.4 --- Summary --- p.8-9 / References --- p.8-11 / Figures --- p.8-12 / Chapter Chapter 9 --- Conclusions and future studies / Chapter 9.1 --- Conclusions --- p.9-1 / Chapter 9.2 --- Future studies --- p.9-3