Microstructures and mechanical properties of Fe-28Al-5Cr/TiC composites produced by hot-pressing sintering

► The near fully dense Fe-28Al-5Cr/TiC composites are produced by hot-pressing sintering. ► All the materials exhibit high compressive and bending strength. ► Compressive strength increases but bending strength and ductility diminish with rising TiC amount in the composites. ► Wear resistance significantly increases with rising TiC amount.