Synthesis of metallic composite based on iron frame and SiC nanostructures and its strength properties

The article discusses a new approach to the synthesis of metallic composite materials based on nanostructuring of a metal frame (on the example of iron) by SiC nanostructures (10-50 nm). Optimal conditions are established for the nano-SiC coating on the porous Fe surface during sequential chemisorption of Cl₂Si(CH₃)₂ and CH₄ molecules from the gas phase. The resulting composite possesses enhanced strength in comparison with the best steel samples although the residual porosity (up to 5%) of Fe matrix is still preserved after pressing.