Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties

This study focuses on the development and characterization of a bulk Ti-Al-N multiphase composite enriched with BN addition and sintered through hot pressing. The research aimed to create a material with optimized mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties suitable for demanding industrial applic...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ryszard Sitek, Kamil Bochenek, Piotr Maj, Michał Marczak, Krzysztof Żaba, Mateusz Kopec, Grzegorz Piotr Kaczmarczyk, Janusz Kamiński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/3/1341
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1850200246592733184
author Ryszard Sitek
Kamil Bochenek
Piotr Maj
Michał Marczak
Krzysztof Żaba
Mateusz Kopec
Grzegorz Piotr Kaczmarczyk
Janusz Kamiński
author_facet Ryszard Sitek
Kamil Bochenek
Piotr Maj
Michał Marczak
Krzysztof Żaba
Mateusz Kopec
Grzegorz Piotr Kaczmarczyk
Janusz Kamiński
author_sort Ryszard Sitek
collection DOAJ
description This study focuses on the development and characterization of a bulk Ti-Al-N multiphase composite enriched with BN addition and sintered through hot pressing. The research aimed to create a material with optimized mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties suitable for demanding industrial applications. The composite was synthesized using a powder metallurgy approach with a mixture of AlN, TiN, and BN powders, processed under a high temperature and pressure. Comprehensive analyses, including microstructural evaluation, hardness testing, X-ray tomography, and electrochemical corrosion assessments, were conducted. The results confirmed the formation of a multiphase microstructure consisting of TiN, Ti₂AlN and Ti₃AlN phases. The microstructure was uniform with minimal porosity, achieving a hardness within the range of 500–540 HV2. Electrochemical tests revealed the formation of a passive oxide layer that provided moderate corrosion resistance in chloride-rich environment. However, localized pitting corrosion was observed under extreme conditions. The study highlights the potential of a BN admixture to enhance mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties and suggests directions for further optimization in sintering processes and material formulations.
format Article
id doaj-art-9fc0a8ffbf484bdd9aec2d1f820020cf
institution OA Journals
issn 2076-3417
language English
publishDate 2025-01-01
publisher MDPI AG
record_format Article
series Applied Sciences
spelling doaj-art-9fc0a8ffbf484bdd9aec2d1f820020cf2025-08-20T02:12:24ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-01153134110.3390/app15031341Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and PropertiesRyszard Sitek0Kamil Bochenek1Piotr Maj2Michał Marczak3Krzysztof Żaba4Mateusz Kopec5Grzegorz Piotr Kaczmarczyk6Janusz Kamiński7Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, 21/25 Nowowiejska Street, 00-665 Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Mathematical & Nature Sciences, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Sch. Exact Sci., Kazimierza Wóycickiego 1/3. 21, 01-938 Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Metal Working and Physical Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals, Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals, AGH University of Krakow, Al. Adama Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Cracow, PolandInstitute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawińskiego 5B Str., 02-106 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Geomechanics, Civil Engineering and Geotechnics, AGH University of Krakow, Al. Adama Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Cracow, PolandFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, PolandThis study focuses on the development and characterization of a bulk Ti-Al-N multiphase composite enriched with BN addition and sintered through hot pressing. The research aimed to create a material with optimized mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties suitable for demanding industrial applications. The composite was synthesized using a powder metallurgy approach with a mixture of AlN, TiN, and BN powders, processed under a high temperature and pressure. Comprehensive analyses, including microstructural evaluation, hardness testing, X-ray tomography, and electrochemical corrosion assessments, were conducted. The results confirmed the formation of a multiphase microstructure consisting of TiN, Ti₂AlN and Ti₃AlN phases. The microstructure was uniform with minimal porosity, achieving a hardness within the range of 500–540 HV2. Electrochemical tests revealed the formation of a passive oxide layer that provided moderate corrosion resistance in chloride-rich environment. However, localized pitting corrosion was observed under extreme conditions. The study highlights the potential of a BN admixture to enhance mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties and suggests directions for further optimization in sintering processes and material formulations.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/3/1341AlN-TiN(BN) compositehot-pressingµCTcorrosion resistanceSEM
spellingShingle Ryszard Sitek
Kamil Bochenek
Piotr Maj
Michał Marczak
Krzysztof Żaba
Mateusz Kopec
Grzegorz Piotr Kaczmarczyk
Janusz Kamiński
Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties
Applied Sciences
AlN-TiN(BN) composite
hot-pressing
µCT
corrosion resistance
SEM
title Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties
title_full Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties
title_fullStr Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties
title_full_unstemmed Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties
title_short Hot-Pressing of Ti-Al-N Multiphase Composite: Microstructure and Properties
title_sort hot pressing of ti al n multiphase composite microstructure and properties
topic AlN-TiN(BN) composite
hot-pressing
µCT
corrosion resistance
SEM
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/3/1341
work_keys_str_mv AT ryszardsitek hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT kamilbochenek hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT piotrmaj hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT michałmarczak hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT krzysztofzaba hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT mateuszkopec hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT grzegorzpiotrkaczmarczyk hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties
AT januszkaminski hotpressingoftialnmultiphasecompositemicrostructureandproperties