Wetting and Interfacial Behaviors of Molten Ag, Cu and Ag-28Cu on WC-8Co Cemented Carbide

Abstract:

The wetting and spreading of molten Cu, Ag and Ag-28Cu (wt.%) on the WC-Co cemented carbide were investigated by the sessile drop technique at different temperatures, and the interfacial behaviors of the metal/WC-Co couples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The experimental results showed that the testing temperature and the composition of drop can play a key role in the wetting and spreading, and the good wettability with contact angle of less than 40^o can be obtained. Moreover, the strongest interactions can be produced between the molten Cu and the WC-Co substrate at the higher temperature of 1100 ^oC due to the strong interdiffusion and solid solution between Cu and Co, resulting in the lowest equilibrium contact angle of ~0^o. In addition, smooth and clean interfaces, without formation of visible interfacial reaction layer, were observed in all the three wetting systems. This work may also provide guidance to brazing of the cemented carbide.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 697)
• Pages: 555-560
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.697.555
• Online since: July 2016
• Authors: Hao Fu, Xiang Zhao Zhang, Gui Wu Liu*, Zi Wei Xu, Tie Zheng Pan, Guan Jun Qiao
• Keywords: Cemented Carbide, Interface, Wetting

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