Chemical, structural and physical characterisation of the synthesis of WC-TIC particles using a radio frequency plasma

The formation of a tungsten titanium carbide alloy results in the enhancement of high temperature strength and the improvement of resistance to wear, oxidisation and corrosion. A WC-TiC alloy was produced by a novel radio frequency plasma process. The starting material varied in Ti content in the range 1-15%. The chemical and structural characteristics of the WC-TiC alloy were analysed with respect to the Ti to W ratio. The powder will be used to fabricate a dense part using a spark plasma sintering.