Consolidation of Binder less Nanostructured TiC by Pulsed Current Activated Sintering and Its Mechanical Properties

Abstract

A dense nanostructured TiC with a relative density of up to 98% was produced with simultaneous application of 80 MPa pressure and pulsed current of 2800 A using the nanopowder of TiC. The effect of the ball milling times on the sintering behavior, grain size and mechanical properties of binderless TiC was investigated.