One-step synthesis and densification of nanostructured TiSi2–SiC composite from mechanically activated (TiC + 3Si) powders by high-frequency-induced heated combustion

Dense nanostructured TiSi2–SiC composite was synthesized by high-frequency-induced heated combustion synthesis method within 1 min in one step from TiC and 3Si powders. Simultaneous combustion synthesis and densification were accomplished under the combined effects of an induced current and mechanical pressure. Highly dense TiSi2–SiC with relative density of up to 99% was produced under the simultaneous application of a 60 MPa pressure and the induced current. The mechanical properties of the composite were investigated.