Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
12-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Rogelio Benitez
Second Advisor
Dr. Javier Ortega
Third Advisor
Dr. Arturo Fuentes
Abstract
This research focuses on developing metal matrix composite reinforced by polymer-derived ceramic fibers. The force-spun AMT nanofibers were heat treated into tungsten carbide and then mixed with aluminum powder using cold pressing and sintering to produce the composites. The basic mechanical properties of this composite are investigated by density measurement, hardness and compression testing. SEM, EDS and XRD were used to test the morphology of tungsten carbide fibers. EDS identified a near-perfect W-C ratio in tungsten carbide fibers 1000 °C. Tungsten Carbide fibers were crushed using ball milling technique. Tungsten carbide nanofibers powder had a variety of particle size. Results show an increase in mechanical properties as fiber wt % increases in the polymer-ceramic composites made.
Recommended Citation
Das, Shuvendu, "Synthesize and Characterization of Aluminum- Tungsten Carbide Nanocomposite" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 847.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/847
Comments
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