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Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized β-LiAlO₂ network reinforced Al-based metal matrix composite. / 納米鋁酸鋰網絡增強的鋁基複合材料的製造和表徵 / Synthesis & characterization of nanometer-sized β-LiAlO₂ network reinforced Al-based metal matrix composite / Synthesis and characterization of nanometer-sized β-LiAlO₂ network reinforced Al-based metal matrix composite. / Na mi lü suan li wang luo zeng qiang de lü ji fu he cai liao de zhi zao he biao zheng

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

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_325552
Date January 2006
ContributorsLi, Tsui Kiu., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Physics.
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish, Chinese
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
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