Synthesis of TiCp reinforced magnesium matrix composites by in situ reactive infiltration process

Elemental powder in situ reaction combined with spontaneous infiltration of molten magnesium into compacted preform of titanium and carbon was utilized to synthesize TiCp reinforced magnesium matrix composites. Smaller elemental particle size and a processing temperature above 973 K are beneficial to synthesizing TiCp reinforced magnesium matrix composites for (Tip+Cp)/Mg system. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V All rights reserved.