Synthesis and properties of Ti-Al laminated composites with an intermetallic layer

Metal-intermetallic laminated composites are fabricated upon reaction sintering of titanium and aluminum foils of various thicknesses. The mechanical properties of the composites with various metallic and intermetallic component contents are estimated using static and dynamic tests. The mechanical properties of the laminated composites are found to be anisotropic during static and dynamic loading.