For the first time Metal Matrix Composites have been investigated by 3D Computed Tomography combined with enhanced interface contrast due to X-ray refraction. X-ray refraction is a relatively new approach for the characterization of advanced materials. The related techniques of Refraction Topography and Refraction Computed Tomography have been developed and applied at our laboratory during the last decade to meet the actual demand for improved non-destructive characterization of high performance composites, ceramics and other low-density materials and components. X-ray refraction occurs, when X-rays crosses interfaces of spherical or cylindrical shape (e.g. pores or fibres) in the same way as visible light is refracted by lenses. These X-ray optical effects can be observed at small scattering angles of few minutes of arc as the refractive index n of X-rays is nearly unity (n = 1 - 10-6). Due to the short X-ray wavelength of about 0.1 nm the technique determines the amount of inner surfaces and interfaces of nanometer dimensions. The technique is expected to solve many problems in understanding micro and sub micro structures in materials science. Applying 3D Refraction Computed Tomography some questions could be clarified for a better understanding of fatigue failure mechanisms under cyclic loading conditions. The specimens for the test programme have been provided by MTU Aero Engines. They consist of a titanium matrix (Ti6242) reinforced by SiC fibres (SCS6). The investigations have been performed at the materials research station of BAM (BAMline) at the Synchrotron Facility BESSY in Berlin, Germany.


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    Title :

    Micro crack characterization of metal matrix composites by 3D-refraction-computed-tomography


    Additional title:

    Charakterisierung von Mikrorissen in Metallmatrix-Verbundwerkstoffen mittels dreidimensionaler Refraktions-Computer-Tomographie


    Contributors:
    Mueller, B.R. (author) / Lange, A. (author) / Harwardt, M. (author) / Hentschel, M.P. (author) / Illerhaus, B. (author) / Goebbels, J. (author) / Bamberg, J. (author) / Heutling, F. (author)


    Publication date :

    2004


    Size :

    9 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 5 Quellen


    Remarks:

    (Nicht paginiert)


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Storage medium


    Language :

    English




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