Mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline cermets

The formation of cermet consisting of Cu(Al) solid solution and aluminium oxide was discussed. The composite synthesized by high-energy ball milling carried out in a laboratory planetary mill. Salt and active metal, Cu-hydroxycarbonate and powdered aluminium, were used as the starting materials. Phase analysis of the mechanochemically synthesized product was carried out on the basis of X-ray diffractometry and thermal analysis methods.