Excellent performance of W–Y2O3 composite via powder process improvement and Y2O3 refinement

• Published in: Materials & design Vol. 212; p. 110249
• Main Authors: Yao, Gang, Liu, Xuepeng, Zhao, Zhihao, Luo, Laima, Cheng, Jigui, Zan, Xiang, Wang, Zumin, Xu, Qiu, Wu, Yucheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.12.2021; Elsevier
• Subjects: Helium ion irradiation; Mechanical properties; nano-sized Y2O3; Powder process improvement; W-Y2O3 composites; Powder process improvement; Mechanical properties; Helium ion irradiation; W-Y2O3 composites; nano-sized Y2O3

[Display omitted] •An improved wet chemical method where the TEA surfactant addition and an appropriate calcination process are employed is developed to fabricate ultrafine W-Y2O3 composite powders.•The W-Y2O3 composites possess superior mechanical properties compared with the pure tungsten counterp...