Abstract
The crack resistance of Cr3C2/Al2O3 composites was investigated. The indentation/strength technique was used to determine the R-curve behaviors. The small (2 μm) Cr3C2 particles were found to have a better toughening effect than that of large (7 μm) Cr3C2 particles in Cr3C2/Al2O3 composites. The R-curve behaviors in Cr3C2/Al2O3 composites could be attributed to the mechanisms of crack-deflection and crack-branching. Materials exhibiting R-curve behavior also had narrower strength distribution and larger Weibull modulus than those of Griffith materials. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 81-86 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering A |
Volume | 279 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Feb 29 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering