A method for preparation of new ceramic materials based on Ti3SiC2 by
using different HIP-SHS techniques is reported. The best results in th
e form of dense polycrystals have been obtained by hot isostatic press
ing of Ti3SiC2-rich powders prepared by self-propagating high-temperat
ure synthesis (SHS). Materials with controlled content of soft hexagon
al Ti3SiC2 phase and more hard cubic TiC-type phase have been prepared
.