Microstructure and Property of Novel γ-Fe/ (Cr, Fe)₇C₃ Lamellar Eutectics Reinforced Composite Coating

Abstract:

γ-Fe/(Cr, Fe)₇C₃ lamellar eutectics reinforced the composite coating was deposited onto the 16Mn steel surface to enhance its surface hardness and wear resistance. The microstructure, phase composition, microhardness as well as wear resistance of the cladding coating were explored. Results indicated that the coating showed the dense and defect-free metallurgical bonding with the substrate and mainly consisted of (Cr, Fe)₇C₃, γ-Fe/(Cr, Fe)₇C₃ lamellar eutectic, B₄C and carbon fibers. (Cr, Fe)₇C₃, B₄C and carbon fibers were tightly embedded in the γ-Fe/(Cr, Fe)₇C₃ lamellar eutectics matrix. The microhardness and wear resistance of the coating compared with that of the substrate were highly improved by nearly 5 and 3 times, respectively.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 871)
• Pages: 134-143
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.871.134
• Online since: January 2021
• Authors: Yin Hua Shi*, Qin Shi
• Keywords: 16Mn Steel, Lamellar Eutectics, Wear Resistance, γ-Fe/ (Cr, Fe)₇C₃

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