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Advances in science and technology of Mn+1AXn phases

Edited by I M Low, Curtin University of Technology, Australia

 - the most up-to-date and comprehensive research data on MAX phases is presented
 - written by highly knowledgeable and well-respected researchers in the field
 - discusses new and unusual properties
 - describes current and potential applications
 - addresses challenges and opportunities

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.

ISBN 1 84569 991 2
ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 991 8
October 2012
474 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£160.00 / US$270.00 / €190.00

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About the editor

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.

Contents

Methods of MAX-phase synthesis and densifi cation – I
X.K. Qian, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, P.R. China
 - Introduction
 - Synthesis methods
 - References

Methods of MAX-phase synthesis and densifi cation – II
A. Zhou, Henan Polytechnic University, P.R. China
 - Introduction
 - Powder synthesis
 - Synthesis of solids
 - Synthesis of thin films
 - Mechanisms of reaction synthesis for MAX phases
 - Conclusions
 - References

Consolidation and synthesis of MAX phases by Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS): a review
N.C. Ghosh and S.P. Harimkar, Oklahoma State University, USA
 - Introduction
 - Spark plasma sintering
 - Spark plasma sintering of MAX phases
 - MAX phase composites
 - MAX phase solid solutions
 - MAX phase coatings
 - Conclusions
 - References

Microstructural examination during the formation of Ti 3 AlC 2 from mixtures of Ti/Al/C and Ti/Al/TiC
M. Yoshida, Gifu University, Japan
 - Introduction
 - Experimental procedure
 - Effect of starting powder mixtures on formation of Ti3AlC2
 - Reaction routes for powder mixture of 3Ti/Al/2C
 - Reaction routes for powder mixture of Ti/Al/2TiC
 - Summary
 - References

Fabrication of in situ Ti 2 AlN/TiAl composites and their mechanical, friction and wear properties
T. Sun, D. Sun, X. Han, and Q. Guo, Harbin Institute of Technology, P.R. China
 - Introduction
 - Fabrication of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites
 - Mechanical properties of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites
 - Friction and wear properties of Ti 2 AlN/TiAl composites at room temperature
 - Friction and wear properties of Ti2AlN/TiAl composites at high temperature
 - Conclusions
 - References

Use of MAX particles to improve the toughness of brittle ceramics
Y.-L. Chin and W.-H. Tuan, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
 - Introduction
 - Experimental
 - Results and discussion
 - Conclusions
 - References

Electrical properties of MAX phases
Y. Medkour, A. Roumili, D. Maouche, and L. Louail, University of Sétif, Algeria
 - Introduction
 - Resistivity
 - Conduction mechanisms
 - Superconductivity
 - Conclusions
 - References

Theoretical study of physical properties and oxygen incorporation effect in nanolaminated ternary carbides 211-MAX phases
M.B. Kanoun and S. Goumri-Said, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
 - Introduction
 - Crystal structure of MAX phases
 - Steric effect on the M-site in MAX phases
 - Bulk modulus of MAX phases
 - Analysis of the electronic structure
 - Elastic properties
 - Effect of oxygen incorporation on the structural, elastic and electronic properties in Ti2SnC
 - Conclusions
 - References

Computational modelling and ab initio calculations in MAX phases – I
C. Li and Z. Wang, Harbin Engineering University, P.R. China
 - Introduction
 - Density functional theory
 - The structural properties of Mn+1AXn under pressure
 - Ab initio study of electronic properties
 - Ab initio study of mechanical properties
 - Ab initio study of optical properties
 - References

Computational modeling and ab initio calculations in MAX phases – II
E. Wu, IMR, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.R. China
 - Computational modeling of MAX phases
 - Electronic structures and properties of MAX phases
 - Stabilities and occurrences of MAX phases
 - Elasticity and other physical properties of MAX phases
 - Effects of defects and impurities in MAX phases
 - Summary
 - References

Self-healing of MAX phase ceramics for high temperature applications: evidence from Ti3 AlC2
G.M. Song, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
 - Introduction
 - Evidence of crack healing
 - Oxidation of crack surfaces
 - Mechanical properties of healed Ti3AlC2 ceramics
 - Crack healing mechanism
 - Conclusions and future perspectives
 - References

Oxidation characteristics of Ti 3 AlC 2 , Ti 3 SiC 2 and Ti 2 AlC
W.K. Pang, Z. Oo, J.V. Hanna, and I.M. Low, Curtin University, Australia
 - Introduction
 - Experimental procedures
 - Results and discussion
 - Conclusions
 - References

Hydrothermal oxidation of Ti3SiC2
H.B. Zhang and K.G. Nickel, Eberhard Karls University, Tübingen, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Hydrothermal oxidation of Ti3SiC2 powders
 - Effect of Al dopant on the hydrothermal oxidation of Ti3SiC2 powders
 - Hydrothermal oxidation of bulk Ti3SiC2
 - Summary
 - References

Stability of Ti 3 SiC 2 under charged particle irradiation
M. Le Flem and X.M. Liu, CEA-Saclay, France
 - Introduction
 - Effect of ion irradiation in carbides
 - Lattice parameter and microstrains
 - Disorder and amorphisation
 - Phase transformations
 - Damage tolerance
 - Defect annealing
 - Conclusions
 - References

Phase and thermal stability in Ti 3 SiC 2 and Ti 3 SiC 2 /TiC/TiSi 2 systems
W.K. Pang, Z. Oo, V.K. Peterson, and I.M. Low, Curtin University, Australia
 - Introduction
 - Experimental methods
 - Results and discussion
 - Conclusions
 - References