Abstract
$Al_2O_3$/Al composite was produced by the infiltration of molten Al Into $Al_2$O$_3$ preform at 900-$1200^{\circ}C$, The process was accelerated by spreading borosilicate glass powder onto the interface between Al powder compact and $Al_2O_3$ preform. Melt infiltration initialed after incubation period, and the growth of infiltration was observed to be linearly propotional with time. The major components of the composite are $Al_2O_3$ and Al with a trace of Si which is remained from borosilicate, the reaction accelerator. Relative density of the composite increased with the particle size of $Al_2O_3$ but decreased with infiltration temperature. As infiltration temperature increases from room to $950^{\circ}C$ higher strength and fracture toughness were obtained.
반응용침법으로 제조된 $Al_2O_3$/Al 복합재료는 900-$1200^{\circ}C$의 온도범위에서 $Al_2O_3$ 분말성형체에 용융Al을 침투시켜 제조하였다. 용융침투는 각 온도에서 잠복기를 거친후 발생하였으며, 복합재료의 성장속도는 시간에 따라 선형적으로 비례하였다. 제조된 복합재료의 주성분은 $Al_2$O$_3$와 Al이었고 소량의 Si이 탐지되었다. 복합재료의 상대밀도는 $Al_2O_3$ 입자크기가 증가함에 따라 증가하였고 용융 침투온도가 높을수록 감소하였다.
