Synthesis of Ti₂SnC under Optimized Experimental Parameters of Pressureless Spark Plasma Sintering Assisted by Al Addition

Figure 9

SEM and EDS micrographs of Ti₂SnC with ratio Ti : Sn : Al : C = 2 : 1 : 0.2 : 1 at (a and b) 800°C, (c and d) 1000°C, and (e and f) 1200°C.

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