Abstract

Experimental investigation of chromium carbide based Cr3C 2-Ni cermets was conducted using a nanoindentation technique. These ceramic-metal composites consisted of 80% (by weight) of ceramic Cr 3C2 phase and the 20% (by weight) of Ni-based binder phase. The binder phase was either pure nickel or nickel combined with either molybdenum or copper. Six different types of these composites with different compositions of binder phase were studied. Local spatially varying elastic modulus and hardness were measured for these six types of composites using the nanoindentation in two modes: manual and automated. In the manual tests, various phases and interfaces were identified by image scans and the nanoindentation data was collected. In the automated tests, the measurements were done in randomly selected regions at fixed distances from each other. This allowed us to compile the statistical data on the distribution and the magnitudes of local elastic moduli and hardnesses. This study gives the information on the spatial heterogeneity in local material properties of these composites. The collected data can serve as input for modeling of these composites and can serve as a useful guide to processing engineers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2006 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2006
Pages1888-1895
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2006
EventSEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2006 - Saint Louis, MO, United States
Duration: Jun 4 2006Jun 7 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2006 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2006
Volume4

Other

OtherSEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySaint Louis, MO
Period6/4/066/7/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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