Composite materials based on alumina and silicon carbide

Abstract

The monograph deals with the modern state and prospects for application of new composite materials based on alumina and silicon carbide, the special features of fabricating alumina and silicon carbide composites with vacuum hot pressing by applying high current to the graphite matrix. It is also concerned with microstructure, physical and mechanical properties, optimal compositions, and research into cutting properties of the composite materials with different primary compositions. The monograph describes the optimal modes of hot pressing for fabricating composites with good physical and mechanical properties, and also the optimal cutting modes for processing highly rigid alloys.