Formation of Mn＋lAXn phases in Ti-Cr-AI-C systems by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis

In this paper, phase composition of the Mn+1-AXnphases by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis(SHS) was determined using Ti, Cr, Al, and carbon black as raw materials. And, phase composition and microstructures of the Mn+1AXnphases-contained bulk by SHS with the pseudo-hot isostatic pressing(SHS/PHIP) were investigated in Ti–Cr–Al–C systems raw materials. Rietveld XRD refinement was introduced to study the lattice parameters and phase composition of the resultant phases from the SHSed and SHS/PHIPed samples. Ti2 AlCx,Ti3AlC2x, and Cr2 AlCxby SHS were detected in the Ti–Cr–Al–C systems, as well as the binary carbide of TiC and intermetallics. The mechanical properties of the synthesized bulk samples were determined, exhibiting a high strength and toughness compared with the typical monolithic Mn+1AXnphase ceramics. It is indicated that the samples prepared by SHS/PHIP are identified to be a strategy for improving the mechanical properties of monolithic Mn+1AXnphase.