The corrosion behavior of new titanium based metal ceramic composites in corrosive IC engine fluids

The corrosion performance of a new titanium-based metal ceramic composite ( TiCAD) in HCl, HNO3, H2SO4 and in Neutral Chloride Solution, was evaluated to determine its suitability for internal combustion engines, pump valves a nd bodies. Silicon combines outstanding properties of both metallic and cer amic constituents in TiCAD composite, and allows its consideration as a per spective material for thermally stressed I.C. engine parts. New methods of thermo-mechanical treatment need to be explored to improve the corrosion re sistance of TiCAD composite to fully explore the advantages offered by its outstanding physical and mechanical properties.