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
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_325552 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Contributors | Li, Tsui Kiu., 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. (some col.) ; 30 cm. |
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