TiC Cermets In-Situ TiC-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites Titanium carbide (TiC) metal matrix composites (MMCs) are synthesized through in-situ reactive mechanical alloying, where submicrometric TiC carbide phases form directly during high-energy ball milling. This solid-state synthesis process ensures uniform dispersion of ultra-fine TiC particles throughout the metal matrix, resulting in superior mechanical properties and microstructural homogeneity compared to conventional ex-situ reinforced composites. The mechanical alloying process by MBN enables versatile matrix alloy selection, including titanium-based, aluminum-based, iron-based, and NiCr-based systems, each engineered for specific performance requirements and application environments. TiC-reinforced composite powders deliver exceptional hardness, outstanding wear and abrasion resistance, enhanced thermal stability, and improved strength-to-weight ratio —ideal for demanding structural components, wear-resistant coatings via thermal spray, and high-performance parts in aerospace, automotive tooling, energy systems, and additive manufacturing. These advanced materials are particularly attractive for biomedical implants and orthopedic prosthetic devices, where lightweight structural strength, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability under cyclic loading are critical performance factors. COMPOSITION Ti 35% – TiC: 65% PROPERTIES OF CGS COATING Coating hardness 640 HV Porosity< 2.0% Thickness 350 µm In-Situ TiC-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
