WC含量对Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷组织和性能的影响研究

用传统的粉末冶金方法制备了不同WC含量的超细Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷试样,运用SEM,EDX等手段对材料的显微组织进行了表征分析,并用这些显微组织的特征和差异解释了材料宏观力学性能的特点.结果表明,金属陶瓷的组织为典型的两相结构特征,其中陶瓷相的芯、壳结构(core/timstructure)与溶解析出机制有关.少量WC的加入能提高材料的力学性能.断口SEM分析表明:断裂机理为典型的混合型断裂(穿晶断裂和沿晶断裂),金属相存在着明显撕裂的痕迹.     

Influence of ZrC addition on the microstructure,mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of Ti(C,N)-based cermets

In this study, Ti(C,N)-WC-NbC-ZrC-Co-Ni cermets were prepared by sintering-hip at 1450?°C. The effect of ZrC addition on the microstructure, mechanical properties, oxidation resistance and wear resistance of Ti(C,N)-WC-NbC-Co-Ni cermets were explored in detail. The results show that ZrC addition plays the role of inhibitor in the dissolution–reprecipitation process, which can increase the wear-resistant carbide phases and inhibit the precipitation of brittle (Ti,W,Nb)(C,N) rim phase. Therefore, the core-rim structures are refined and the Nb content in binder increases, which enhance mechanical properties and oxidation resistance of cermets. With the increasing ZrC content, the oxidation resistance of cermets can be improved constantly, while the transverse rupture strength, fracture toughness and wear resistance of these cermets increase first and then decrease. The cermet with 1?wt% ZrC exhibits the transverse rupture strength of 2549?MPa and highest fracture toughness of 13.0?MPa?m^1/2. The oxidation weight gain of cermets containing 5?wt% ZrC after holding 100?h at 750?°C in air is 2.8?×?10^?6 g?mm^?2, which is only 22% of that in the cermets without ZrC addition.     

Assessment of mechanical properties at microstructural length scale of Ti(C,N)–FeNi ceramic-metal composites by means of massive nanoindentation and statistical analysis

It is well known the interest of the scientific community in substituting the traditional cemented carbides (WC–Co) by alternative ceramic-metal systems. In this regard, Ti(C,N)-based cermets arise as excellent candidates due to their exceptional mechanical, tribological and thermal properties. In this work, microstructurally different Ti(C,N)–FeNi cermets were processed using a combination of colloidal and powder metallurgy techniques. Three distinct ceramic/metal phase ratios were used: 85/15, 80/20 and 70/30 (volume fraction) of Ti(C,N) and FeNi respectively. Microstructural parameters and micromechanical properties (hardness and stiffness) of the three composite systems and their constitutive phases were assessed. Small-scale hardness was evaluated by means of massive nanoindentation testing and statistical analysis of the gathered data, under the consideration of three mechanically different phases: Ti(C,N) particles, metallic binder and a composite-like one, corresponding to probing regions containing both constitutive phases. It is found that values of local hardness for both composite-like and metallic phases increase as the ceramic/metal phase ratio rises. In particular, local hardness values are determined to be significantly distinct for the metallic binder in the three cermets investigated. Results are discussed and rationalized on the basis of the constrained deformation imposed for the harder phase to the softer and more ductile one. Estimated effective flow stress values for the metallic binder as well as detailed inspection of crack-microstructure interaction and fractographic features point out the effectiveness of FeNi as reinforcement phase and toughening agent for Ti(C,N)-base cermets.     

Sintering behavior of the Ti(C,N)-based cermets with graphite or diamond additives

Combining DSC/TG–QMS analysis and dilatometry experiments at constant heating rates, the sintering behaviors of the Ti(C,N)-based cermets with carbon additives were studied. It is found that the additives of diamond or graphite could promote the interactions among raw powders during solid-state sintering. The outgassing behavior and endothermic effect were enhanced, thereby resulting in the increasing densification activation energy. The negative activation energy during the liquid phase sintering indicates that the dissolution–precipitation process occurs easily and provides a rapid densification path. The dissolution–precipitation process for cermets with .6-wt% graphite or .6-wt% diamond additive became more efficient than for cermets without additional carbon additive. The white-core/gray-rim grains were clustered together in the cermets with .6-wt% graphite additive, whereas they were distributed evenly in the cermets with .6-wt% diamond additive. Moreover, the average sizes of ceramic grains in the cermets without additional carbon additive, and with .6-wt% graphite or .6-wt% diamond additives, were .453, and .517, or .525 μm, respectively.     

碳化钛粒径对碳氮化钛基金属陶瓷微观结构和力学性能的影响

用粉末冶金真空烧结法制备了超细晶粒碳氮化钛[Ti(C,N)]基金属陶瓷.研究了原始粉末粒径对Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷微观结构和力学性能的影响.结果表明:在化学成分相同的条件下,晶粒细化使材料的Vickers硬度和抗弯强度上升,但断裂韧性有所下降.在超细晶粒Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷微观组织中出现了一种新型的白芯/灰壳结构和一种特殊化合物(Ni2Mo2.5W1.3)Cx.初步研究表明:由于原始粉末粒径微小,促进了扩散反应因而生成了这种芯/壳结构.芯/壳结构有利于提高材料的抗弯强度和断裂韧性.(Ni2Mo2.5W1.3)Cx有利于提高材料的Vickers硬度,但是降低了Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷的抗弯强度和断裂韧性.     

Effects of TiC/TiN addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of ultra-fine grade Ti (C, N)–Ni cermets

Two series of Ti (C, N)-based cermets, one with TiC addition and the other with TiN addition, were fabricated by conventional powder metallurgy technique. The initial powder particle size of the main hard phase components (Ti (C, N), TiC and TiN) was nano/submicron-sized, in order to achieve an ultra-fine grade final microstructure. The TiC and TiN addition can improve the mechanical properties of Ti (C, N)-based cermets to some degree. Ultra-fine grade Ti (C, N)-based cermets present a typical core/rim (black core and grayish rim) as well as a new kind of bright core and grayish rim structure. The average metallic constituent of this bright core is determined to be 62 at% Ti, 25 at% Mo, and 13 at% W by SEM–EDX. The bright core structure is believed to be formed during the solid state sintering stage, as extremely small Ti (C, N)/TiC/TiN particles are completely consumed by surrounding large WC and Mo₂C particles. Low carbon activity in the binder phase will result in the formation (Ni₂Mo₂W)C_x intermetallic phase, and the presence of this phase plays a very important role in determining the mechanical properties of TiN addition cermets.     

Evolution of microstructure and interfacial characteristics of complete solid-solution Ti(C,N)-based cermets fabricated by mechanical activation and subsequent in situ carbothermal reduction

Complete solid-solution Ti(C,N)-based cermet, with no typical core-rim structure, was synthesized through mechanical activation and subsequent in situ carbothermal reduction method. XRD, SEM, TEM, and C/N analysis were used to investigate the microstructure, phase transformation, and the interfacial characteristics of the present cermets. During solid-state sintering, the (Ti,Mo)C/(Ti,Mo)(C,N) phases formed through the transformation of Mo-based solid solution which generated by mechanical activation. Then, the formed (Ti,Mo)C/(Ti,Mo)(C,N) continuously dissolved into the nickel-based binder above 1100 °C. It was found that in the subsequent stage of liquid sintering, the mechanical activation and also the presence of extremely fine TiC/Ti(C,N) particles accelerated the Mo diffusion into the hard phase, resulting in a large quantity of (Ti,Mo)(C,N) solid solutions formed in the nickel-based binder. Finally, complete (Ti,Mo)(C,N) solid-solution phase was obtained via dissolution and re-precipitation. The higher toughness and transverse rupture strength (TRS) of the synthesized new cermet, as compared with traditional cermets, were mainly caused by the increased crack deflection and transgranular fracture of the novel cermets. Moreover, the interface among the Ni-based binder phase and complete solid solution hard phase exhibited a semi-coherency state with high-density dislocations, which also significantly improved the TRS and toughness of the synthesized cermets.     

Effect of carbon content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti(C, N)-based cermets

Three series of Ti(C, N)-based cermets with various carbon content were studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). Hardness (HV) and transverse rupture strength (TRS) were also measured. A lower carbon content resulted in the aggregation of ceramic grains because the absorbed oxygen of the powder mixture could not be outgassed completely, and then the ceramic grains could not be well-wetted by liquid metal during sintering. On the contrary, too high carbon content resulted in the formation of graphite phase. An increased carbon content decreased the dissolution of tungsten, titanium and molybdenum in the binder phase. The volume fraction of the binder is not much influenced by the carbon content. The highest hardness and TRS were found for the cermet with 1.5 wt.% carbon addition, which was characterized by fine grains and moderate thickness of rim phase.     

(Ti,Mo,W,Ta,V,Nb)(C,N)多元陶瓷相的价电子结构

运用固体与分子经验电子理论(EET理论)计算了(Ti,Mo,W,Ta,V,Nb)(C,N)多元陶瓷相的价电子结构.结果表明,价电子结构参数(nA)随碳化物添加量的增加而增加.不同碳化物对价电子结构参数的影响不同,其中VC的影响最为显著.价电子结构参数(nA)可以用来评价金属陶瓷的力学性能,提出了相关的判据关系式.     

新型Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷刀具的磨损性能

金属陶瓷由于具有优良的综合性能而广泛用作刀具材料.本文研究了纳米TiN改性TiC基金属陶瓷刀具的组织及其在加工正火态45号钢时的磨损性能.结果表明,与传统金属陶瓷相比,新型金属陶瓷的组织更细小.与传统金属陶瓷刀具、Al2O3刀具及YT15硬质合金刀具相比,新型金属陶瓷刀具具有更高的刀具寿命和切削效率,且主要以"磨损"形式失效.     

Effect of Cr3C2 on Valence-Electron Structure and Plasticity of Rim Phase in Ti(C,N)-Based Cermets

Based on the empirical electron theory of solids and molecules, the valence-electron structure (VES) of the rim phase in Ti(C,N)-based cermets was calculated, and the relationship between the VES and plasticity was determined. The results indicated that the plasticity of the rim phase in a Ti(C,N)-based cermet could be defined using the sum of the n _a values for the covalent bonds, and that chromium dissolution in the rim phase improved the plasticity of the rim phase. Moreover, a series of experiments showed that adding Cr₂C₃ to a typical Ti(C,N)-based cermet strengthened the interface. Based on those results, a Ti(C,N)-based cermet with added Cr₃C₂ was manufactured; the new cermet had more than twice the transverse rupture strength of a typical cermet.     

Structure and properties of PVD TiAlN and TiAlN/CrAlN coated Ti(C,N)-based cermets

Ti(C, N)-based cermets were coated with TiAlN and TiAlN/CrAlN films by physical vapor deposition. The cross-sectional morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the adhesive strength was evaluated by the scratch test. Cutting tests on the coated cermets were conducted on the different cutting conditions. The cutting performance and wear mechanism were analyzed with SEM and EDS. It is found that TiAlN coating has a better adhesion to the cermet substrate. The coated cermet inserts show better wear resistance than the uncoated ones. By contrast, the TiAlN coating suffers a slight abrasive flank wear. However, the TiAlN/CrAlN coating show more severe adhesive flank wear because of the Cr interdiffusion between the inserts and the workpiece. In addition, TiAlN coating is weak in resisting against oxidation wear, while the TiAlN/CrAlN coating has an excellent resistance to oxidation.     

Effect of Mo addition mode on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiC–high Mn steel cermets

In TiC- and Ti(C,N)-based cermets, the wettability of the ceramic phase with the metallic binder is commonly increased through supplementation with Mo in the form of pure Mo powder or Mo₂C. Herein, TiC–high Mn steel cermets were fabricated by conventional powder metallurgy techniques using Fe–Mo pre-alloyed powders as binders to guarantee uniform Mo distribution, and the cermet preparation process was optimized and investigated in detail. The microstructures of the thus obtained cermets were observed by scanning electron microscopy and compared to those of a Mo-free cermet and a cermet prepared using pure Mo powder. The grain size of Fe–Mo powder cermets exceeded that of the Mo-free cermet but was much smaller and more homogeneous than that of the Mo powder cermet. For Fe–Mo powder cermets, angular and tetragonal TiC particles were observed at Mo contents of <1.2 wt%, while round shapes became dominant at higher Mo contents. The hardness of Fe–Mo powder cermets increased with increasing Mo content, as did transverse rupture strength, which was maximal (2264 MPa) at a Mo content of 2.4 wt%, while impact toughness was maximal (11.2 J/cm²) at a Mo content of 1.2 wt%. The above values exceeded those reported for similar conventional cermets, and the use of Fe–Mo pre-alloyed powder as a metallic binder was therefore concluded to be an attractive strategy of increasing the strength and toughness of TiC–high Mn steel cermets.     

Mechanical and Fretting Wear Behavior of Novel (W,Ti)C–Co cermets

In an effort to refine the composition and properties of existing hard metals, (W,Ti)C–20 wt% Co cermets have been developed. The present research reports the mechanical and tribological properties of these novel materials. Single-step as well as two-stage and three-stage sintering experiments were conducted on the cermets, processed from the (W,Ti)C solid solution powders. For property comparison, premixed WC/TiC powders were used to fabricate a reference (W,Ti)C–20 wt% Co cermet material. Higher sintered density (9.57 g/cm³) as well as better elastic modulus (467 GPa) and hardness (∼17 GPa) were obtained after three-stage sintering of solid solution powders. In order to evaluate the tribological properties, the fretting wear experiments (mode I, linear relative tangential displacement) were performed against bearing steel for varying normal load in the range of 2–10 N. The experimental results reveal that the steady-state coefficient of friction (COF) varies between 0.50 and 0.65, and a lower COF is recorded at 10 N load for cermets processed from solid solution powders. Under varying tribological conditions, the cermets sintered from solid solution powders exhibit low wear depth (∼1–4 μm) and lower wear rate (7 × 10⁻⁷–18 × 10⁻⁷ mm³·(N·m)⁻¹ when compared with cermet prepared from the premixed WC/TiC starting powders (wear rate ∼14 × 10⁻⁷–22 × 10⁻⁷ mm³·(N·m)⁻¹). The wear rate data are critically evaluated based on the phenomenological models. Broadly, abrasive wear is the dominant wear mechanism, and limited contribution from localized spalling of tribolayer and tribochemical wear was also observed.     

Microstructure,interfacial characteristics,and wear performances of Cu–Fe–SiC cermet composites

The Cu–Fe metal-based ceramic grinding wheel material with SiC as abrasive was prepared by the powder metallurgy process of ball milling and hot pressing sintering. Cu–Fe–SiC cermets with Cu:Fe mass ratios of 4:1, 1:1, and 1:4 were designed by changing the composition of metal binder. The phase composition, microstructure, mechanical properties, and grinding properties of Cu–Fe–SiC cermets were systematically studied. The effect of Cu–Fe binder ratio on the microstructure and properties of cermets was analyzed. The results show that with the increase of Fe content, the density and hardness of cermets increase gradually, indicating that the mechanical properties are improved. Because the Fe in the adhesive can react with the abrasive SiC to form the reaction bonding interface, the Cu–80Fe–SiC cermets with higher Fe content have better adherence. The grinding test results of Cu–80Fe–SiC cermet show that the friction coefficient is .341, the surface roughness is 6.64 μm, the residual stresses parallel to the grinding direction are 353.3 MPa, and the residual stresses perpendicular to the grinding direction are 140.9 MPa. With the increase of Fe content, the wear mechanism changes from ploughing and cutting to friction.     

Cr3C2和VC对Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷中环形相的价电子结构和性能的影响

根据固体与分子经验电子理论，计算了Ti(C，N)基金属陶瓷中界面环形相的价电子结构，讨论了其价电子结构与塑性间的关系。当材料晶体结构相同时，Σna可用来比较其塑性的相对高低。Cr在环形相(Ti，Mo)(C，N)中的固溶，可使其塑性增强，V在环形相中的固溶将使其塑性变差。在计算的基础上进行实验，实验结果表明：Cr3C2的适量加入确实有利于提高金属陶瓷的强度，最终所制备出金属陶瓷的强度比典型成分体系材料的提高了1倍以上；尽管VC的加入能使材料的晶粒得到有效地细化，但它使环形相塑性降低，使金属陶瓷的抗弯强度略有增加。     

Preparation and toughening mechanism of Mo2NiB2-based cermets with SiC whiskers

Mo₂NiB₂ is a kind of cermet with excellent mechanical properties, stable chemical properties, and excellent corrosion resistance and is often used in wear-resistant application fields, such as injection molding machine parts, can making tools and hot copper extruding dies. The brittleness of Mo₂NiB₂-based cermets limits their wide application. Mo₂NiB₂-based cermets were prepared by the vacuum sintering method, the effect of SiC whiskers (SiCw) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cermets was investigated, and the toughening mechanism of SiCw on cermets was further discussed. The results indicate that with increasing SiCw content, the indentation fracture toughness (K_IC), transverse fracture strength (TRS), and Vickers hardness (HV) of the cermets first increase and then decrease. The HV, TRS, and indentation fracture toughness of Mo₂NiB₂-based cermets with 0.5 wt% SiCw are 1 113 HV, 1 620 MPa, and 27.97 MPa·m^1/2, respectively, which are 16.8%, 22.7%, and 25% higher than those without SiCw. In the sliding friction tests, Mo₂NiB₂-based cermets with 0.5 wt% SiCw have the smallest friction coefficient, low wear rate, and high wear resistance. SEM observation and analysis of the crack path and fracture surface showed that the toughening mechanism is whisker bridging, crack deflection, microcrack toughening, and whisker pull-out. The results indicate that the addition of 0.5 wt% SiCw can effectively improve the mechanical properties of Mo₂NiB₂-based cermets and further expand the application space of Mo₂NiB₂-based cermets.     

Microstructure,mechanical properties,and fracture behaviour of Ti(C,N)-based cermets with a composite structure

Ti(C,N)-based cermets with a composite structure were designed to maintain the balance between strength and toughness. The cermets with the composite structure comprised coarse particles and the matrix, and the coarse particles included fine hard phases compounded in the matrix. A new hard phase grain with a four-layered structure was found. The composite structure of the cermet can contribute to high toughness, and the grain with the four-layered structure in the composite structure imparts high strength and toughness. As the granule size increases, the fracture toughness of the cermets increased, but the hardness and transverse rupture strength (TRS) showed the opposite trend. The toughening mechanisms of the cermet were crack branching, crack bridging, crack deflection, and formation of tear ridges.     

Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷氧化后的显微结构与力学性能

研究了Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷的高温抗氧化性能。采用X R D、SEM分析了样品氧化后的物相组成及显微结构,并测试了试样氧化前后的抗弯强度和维氏硬度。实验结果表明:Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷在800℃时氧化不明显,但抗弯强度开始下降;样品在900℃时开始剧烈氧化,材料的抗弯强度呈现明显的下降趋势,试样氧化前后的硬度变化较小。随着氧化温度的升高,氧化层厚度明显增加,Ti(C,N)被氧化变成TiO 2。     

Ti(C,N)基金属陶瓷的力学性能与显微结构的研究

烧压烧结制备了不同Mo2C和Cr3C2含量的Ti(C0.7N0.3)-(Ni—Co)-Mo2C—Cr3C2金属陶瓷，对其性能测试表明，低Mo2C，Cr3C2含量材料具有良好力学性能。利用透射电镜、能谱分析和扫描电镜对低Mo2C，Cr3C2含量金属陶瓷显微组织进行了分析。研究表明，材料显微组织中没有发现明显可见的环形相，Mo元素富集在硬质相颗粒边缘附近，Cr元素富集在粘结相中。未完全溶解的Cr3C2分布在粘结相内和相界上抑制了裂纹的扩展，断口上沿晶断裂面弯曲不规整以及穿晶解理条纹较多，这是材料具有较高的断裂韧性的原因。