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Advances in Science and Technology of Mn+1AXn Phases presents a comprehensive review of synthesis, microstructures, properties, ab-initio calculations and applications of Mn+1AXn phases and targets the continuing research of advanced materials and ceramics. An overview of the current status, future directions, challenges and opportunities of Mn+1AXn phases that exhibit some of the best attributes of metals and ceramics is included. Students of materials science and engineering at postgraduate level will value this book as a reference source at an international level for both teaching and research in materials science and engineering. In addition to students the principal audiences of this book are ceramic researchers, materials scientists and engineers, materials physicists and chemists. The book is also an invaluable reference for the professional materials and ceramics societies.

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Author:   I M Low (Curtin University, Australia)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9781845699918

ISBN 10:   1845699912
Pages:   474
Publication Date:   26 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of figures List of Tables Preface About the editor and contributors Chapter 1: Methods of MAX-phase synthesis and densification – I Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Synthesis methods Chapter 2: Methods of MAX-phase synthesis and densification – II Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Powder synthesis 2.3 Synthesis of solids 2.4 Synthesis of thin films 2.5 Mechanisms of reaction synthesis for MAX phases 2.6 Conclusions Chapter 3: Consolidation and synthesis of MAX phases by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS): a review Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Spark plasma sintering 3.3 Spark plasma sintering of MAX phases 3.4 MAX phase composites 3.5 MAX phase solid solutions 3.6 MAX phase coatings 3.7 Conclusions Chapter 4: Microstructural examination during the formation of Ti3AlC2 from mixtures of Ti/Al/C and Ti/Al/TiC Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Experimental procedure 4.3 Effect of starting powder mixtures on formation of Ti3AlC2 4.4 Reaction routes for powder mixture of 3Ti/Al/2C 4.5 Reaction routes for powder mixture of Ti/Al/2TiC 4.6 Summary Chapter 5: Fabrication of in situ Ti2AlN/TiAl composites and their mechanical, friction and wear properties Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fabrication of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites 5.3 Mechanical properties of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites 5.4 Friction and wear properties of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites at room temperature 5.5 Friction and wear properties of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites at high temperature 5.6 Conclusions Chapter 6: Use of MAX particles to improve the toughness of brittle ceramics Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Experimental 6.3 Results and discussion 6.4 Conclusions Chapter 7: Electrical properties of MAX phases Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Resistivity 7.3 Conduction mechanisms 7.4 Superconductivity 7.5 Conclusions Acknowledgement Chapter 8: Theoretical study of physical properties and oxygen incorporation effect in nanolaminated ternary carbides 211-MAX phases Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Crystal structure of MAX phases 8.3 Steric effect on the M-site in MAX phases 8.4 Bulk modulus of MAX phases 8.5 Analysis of the electronic structure 8.6 Elastic properties 8.7 Effect of oxygen incorporation on the structural, elastic and electronic properties in Ti2SnC 8.8 Conclusions Note Chapter 9: Computational modelling and ab initio calculations in MAX phases – I Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Density functional theory 9.3 The structural properties of Mn + 1AXn under pressure 9.4 Ab initio study of electronic properties 9.5 Ab initio study of mechanical properties 9.6 Ab initio study of optical properties Chapter 10: Computational modeling and ab initio calculations in MAX phases – II Abstract: 10.1 Computational modeling of MAX phases 10.2 Electronic structures and properties of MAX phases 10.3 Stabilities and occurrences of MAX phases 10.4 Elasticity and other physical properties of MAX phases 10.5 Effects of defects and impurities in MAX phases 10.6 Summary Chapter 11: Self-healing of MAX phase ceramics for high temperature applications: evidence from Ti3AlC2 Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Evidence of crack healing 11.3 Oxidation of crack surfaces 11.4 Mechanical properties of healed Ti3AlC2 ceramics 11.5 Crack healing mechanism 11.6 Conclusions and future perspectives Acknowledgements Chapter 12: Oxidation characteristics of Ti3AlC2, Ti3SiC2 and Ti2AlC Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Experimental procedures 12.3 Results and discussion 12.4 Conclusions Acknowledgements Chapter 13: Hydrothermal oxidation of Ti3SiC2 Abstract: 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Hydrothermal oxidation of Ti3SiC2 powders 13.3 Effect of Al dopant on the hydrothermal oxidation of Ti3SiC2 powders 13.4 Hydrothermal oxidation of bulk Ti3SiC2 13.5 Summary Chapter 14: Stability of Ti3SiC2 under charged particle irradiation Abstract: 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Effect of ion irradiation in carbides 14.3 Lattice parameter and microstrains 14.4 Disorder and amorphisation 14.5 Phase transformations 14.6 Damage tolerance 14.7 Defect annealing 14.8 Conclusions Acknowledgements Chapter 15: Phase and thermal stability in Ti3SiC2 and Ti3SiC2/TiC/TiSi2 systems Abstract: 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Experimental methods 15.3 Results and discussion 15.4 Conclusions Acknowledgements Index

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Professor I. M. Low is the current WA Branch President and Federal Secretary of the Australian Ceramic Society. Since 2008, he has served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of the Australian Society. He is the recipient of the prestigious 1996 Joint Australasian Ceramic Society/Ceramic Society of Japan Ceramic Award for ceramics research and edited five books, along with authoring over 200 archival research papers. He also currently serves as an OzReader for the Australian Research Council to assess Laureate Fellowships and Discovery Projects proposals.

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