  In this paper, we present a concept to fabricate copper based Ti2AlC MAX
phase composite focusing on the processing method and the reaction which takes
place at the matrix-reinforcement interface to yield 2D TiCx. Copper was
reinforced with Ti2AlC (agglomerate size ~40 micron) phase and sintered in
vacuum by pressure-less sintering. The interface of consolidated samples was
investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to reveal the
microstructural details. In the due course of consolidation of Cu-Ti2AlC; the
formation of 2D TiCx from the reaction between Cu and Ti2AlC by forming solid
solution between Cu and Al was facilitated. The reaction between Cu and Ti2AlC
has been elaborated and analyzed in the light of corroborated results.
Wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDS) throws light on the elemental
distribution at the site of interfacial reaction. This investigation elaborates
a proof of concept to process an in-situ 2D TiCx reinforced Cu metal matrix
composite (MMC).
