Microstructure and Resisting Thermal Shock Behaviors of TiC-Al2O3/Fe Functionally Graded Materials Prepared by SHS/PHIP

The microstructure and composition of TiC-Al2O3/Fe functionally graded materials (FGM) prepared by self-propagating high temperature synthesis and pseudo-hot isostatic pressing (SHS/PHIP) were studied, and the resisting thermal shock behaviors were analyzed. The results show that TiC-Al2O3/Fe FGM has graded composition distribution. No cross-section crack through the layers was found in the tests of thermal shock and fatigue.