Spark plasma sintering (SPS) of several intermetallic compounds prepared by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS)

摘要

Self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) is currently developed for the production of intermetallic compound and ceramic powders. SHS has the positive features of a very short synthetic time, low energy consumption, and high productivity. Furthermore, SHS can be used to synthesize novel materials which cannot be prepared by solid-state reaction and powder metallurgy. This paper reviews recent research trends and progress related to the structural materials fabricated by the combination of SHS and spark plasma sintering (SPS). Especially, the characteristics of dense sintered monolithic and composite materials are described, focusing on their microstructures and mechanical properties.