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
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_323544 |
| Date | January 2001 |
| Contributors | Ho, Man Wai., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Physics. |
| Source Sets | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Language | English, Chinese |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, bibliography |
| Format | print, 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 30 cm. |
| Rights | Use of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
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