Microstructural characterization and wear behavior of in situ TiC/7075 composites synthesized by displacement reactions and spray forming

► This article presents novel processing routs for TiC/7075 composites. ► The formation of deleterious second phases can be suppressed with careful control of the Ti/C ratio. ► At higher applied loads, the 7075 alloy exhibited superior wear resistance to the composites. ► We present careful XRD, SEM, TEM results that appear to be self-consistent.