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Mehmet Akkaş1 , Abdullatif Emar S ABO SBIA2 , Aboubaker Alferjani H. ALRAJHE3 , Zakaria Ahmad FARAG ALDALİMİ4
Cobalt-based composites have become increasingly important in advanced engineering applications due to their high temperature strength, wear resistance, and chemical stability. Nevertheless, the manufacturing behavior of these systems—particularly when produced through powder metallurgy—requires detailed investigation to understand how compositional adjustments influence microstructural and electrochemical performance. In this study, the producibility of Co-based composite materials fabricated by powder metallurgy was systematically evaluated with emphasis on powder mixing homogeneity, densification behavior, and post-sintering structural integrity. Elemental powders with high purity were blended in controlled proportions, compacted under a constant pressure, and sintered in an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and ensure stable metallurgical bonding. Microstructural characterization was carried out using scanning electron microscopy, which revealed the evolution of pore morphology, reinforcement distribution, and matrix–particle interactions. Variations in Co content were found to significantly influence the extent of densification and the formation of microstructural defects, indicating that cobalt plays a critical role in shaping the internal architecture of the composites. Overall, the study confirms that powder metallurgy provides a reliable route for producing Co-based composite materials with tunable microstructure and corrosion characteristics. The findings underscore the potential of these materials for demanding industrial environments where mechanical reliability, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance must coexist.
Keywords
Co-based Composites,
Powder Metallurgy,
Manufacturability,
Microstructure,
Characterization ,
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