This invention discloses an in-situ self-generated TiBw and TiCp synergistically reinforced bi-matrix heterostructure
titanium matrix
composite material prepared by
powder metallurgy, and its preparation method. This invention aims to solve the problems of "strength-
plasticity mismatch" and insufficient dynamic
impact energy absorption efficiency in traditional
titanium alloys and their composites. The
composite material uses pure Ti as the soft phase, TC4 as the hard phase, and B4C particles as the reinforcing precursor. It can be formed by low-energy ball milling,
vacuum drying, rapid
hot pressing sintering, and heat treatment, without subsequent rolling or
forging. B4C reacts in-situ with the matrix to generate TiBw (TiBw) and TiCp (TiCp), constructing a discontinuous in-situ self-generated bi-scale TiBw and TiCp synergistically reinforced heterostructure at the soft-hard phase interface, achieving a significant synergistic effect of strengthening and
toughening. The prepared
composite material has a quasi-static tensile strength of 1085 MPa and a fracture strain of 16.3%; at 3000 s⁻¹, the tensile strength is 1085 MPa. ‑1 The dynamic
compressive strength under
strain rate reaches 1562 MPa, with a true strain of 27.8% and an
energy absorption efficiency of 408 MJ / m³. This composite material achieves synergistic optimization of high strength, high
plasticity, and
high energy absorption through mechanisms such as twinned coordinated
plasticity, multi-stage
whisker fracture energy dissipation, and adiabatic
shear band suppression. The invention features a simple process and low cost, making it suitable for the fabrication of lightweight, high-
impact-resistant structural components for
aerospace, armor protection, and other applications.