Purpose: The aim of this work was to fabricate nanocrystalline powders and high-density bulk materials using a sintering method with limited grain growth so as to maintain nanocrystalline structure of the materials also after sintering. Design/methodology/approach: The size of crystallites and physical properties of the obtained nanocrystalline powders and sinters made from these powders were examined. The studied materials were pure copper and the following powders: Cu+1%WC, Cu+3%WC, Cu+3%AlNi and AlNi. The technology for preparation of nano-structured powders was used, which included milling the powders in ball mills and their sintering in a pressing furnace. Findings: It was found that the objective of this work can be achieved provided that high-pressure sintering is used, in which the stages of compacting and sintering proceed simultaneously over a short period of time. Research limitations/implications: It is recommended to perform further studies aimed at checking the possibility of using the proposed method of nanomaterials fabrication in the case of the materials with other chemical composition. Practical implications: This work broadens possibilities of metal powder sintering technology by fabrication of bulk nanocrystalline materials. Originality/value: The results from his work shall be useful in determining conditions for fabrication of nanocrystalline or sub-microcrystalline materials by the sintering method.
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