Aluminum matrix composites reinforced by molybdenum-coated carbon nanotubes

作者：Nie Jun hui^*; Jia Cheng chang; Shi Na; Zhang Ya feng; Li Yi; Jia Xian

来源：International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials, 2011, 18(6): 695-702.

DOI：10.1007/s12613-011-0499-5

• carbon nanotubes
• aluminum matrix composites
• molybdenum layer
• mechanical properties
• electrical conductivity

To extend the application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and explore novel aluminum matrix composites, CNTs were coated by molybdenum layers using metal organic chemical vapor deposition, and then Mo-coated CNT (Mo-CNT)/Al composites were prepared by the combination processes of powder mixing and spark plasma sintering. The influences of powder mixing and Mo-CNT content on the mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of the composites were investigated. The results show that magnetic stirring is better than mechanical milling for mixing the Mo-CNTs and Al powders. The electrical conductivity of the composites decreases with increasing Mo-CNT content. When the Mo-CNT content is 0.5wt%, the tensile strength and hardness of Mo-CNT/Al reach their maximum values. The tensile strength of 0.5wt% Mo-CNT/Al increases by 29.9%, while the electrical conductivity only decreases by 7.1%, relative to sintered pure Al. The phase analysis of Mo-CNT/Al composites reveals that there is no formation of Al carbide in the composites.

• 出版日期2011-12
• 单位北京科技大学