Optimization of processing parameters for the Al + 10% B4C system obtained by mechanical alloying

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 184, Issue 1-3, 2007, Pages 441-446

  Abenojar, J ^a   Velasco, F ^a   Martinez M A ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD CARLOS III DE MADRID   (Spain)

Author keywords

Boron carbide; Mechanical properties; MMCs; Powder processing

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM; BORON CARBIDE; COMPACTION; MECHANICAL ALLOYING; MICROSTRUCTURE; OPTIMIZATION; PRESSURE EFFECTS; SINTERING;

POWDER PROCESSING; SINTERING CONDITIONS;

METALLIC MATRIX COMPOSITES;

EID: 33846816549     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2006.11.122     Document Type: Article

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