Effect of VC and NbC additions on microstructure and properties of ultrafine WC-10Co cemented carbides

The nanocomposite WC-Co powders were prepared through planetary ball milling method. Effects of grain growth inhibitor addition and the vacuum sintering parameters on the microstructure and properties of ultrafine WC-10Co cemented carbides were investigated using X-ray diffractometer, scanning electron microscope and mechanical property tester. The results show that VC and NbC additions can refine the WC grains, decrease the volume fraction of Co₃W₃C phase in ultrafine WC-10Co cemented carbides, and increase the hardness and fracture toughness of the base alloys. After sintering for 60 min at 1400 °C, the average grain size and hardness of ultrafine-grained WC-10Co-1VC cemented carbide are 470 nm and HRA 91.5, respectively. The fracture toughness of cemented carbide WC-10Co-1NbC alloy is over 7 MN·m^?3/2.     

LaB_6掺杂对超细晶WC-10Co合金断裂韧性的影响

通过球磨与低压烧结方法,制备了超细晶WC-10Co合金。采用X射线衍射、扫描电镜和断裂韧性测试,研究了LaB6掺杂对超细晶WC-10Co合金的组织与断裂韧性影响。结果表明,掺杂微量LaB6,能明显提高烧结体合金的致密度,减少合金中WC晶粒的异常长大及烧结过程中Co3W3C相的形成,合金的断裂韧性最终得以提高。1450℃烧结后,掺杂1%LaB6合金的断裂韧性从7.3 MPa.m1/2提高到12.3 MPa.m1/2。     

Y2O3- and NbC-doped ultrafine WC–10Co alloys by low pressure sintering

The nanocomposite WC–10Co powders were prepared through planetary ball milling method. The effects of minor Y₂O₃ and NbC additions on structure, hardness and fracture toughness of ultrafine WC–10Co alloys were investigated using X-ray diffraction, optical microscope, scanning electron microscope and mechanical properties tests. The results show that minor NbC additions refine the WC grains and increase the hardness of the base alloys. The additions of Y₂O₃ decrease the volume fraction of Co₃W₃C phase in ultrafine WC–10Co alloys after low pressure sintering, and thus increase the fracture toughness of the base alloys from 6.2 MN m^−3/2 to 9.8 MN m^−3/2.     

Effect of Mo and Y2O3 additions on the microstructure and properties of fine WC-Co cemented carbides fabricated by spark plasma sintering

The effects of Mo and Y₂O₃ additions on the microstructure and properties of fine WC-6Co cemented carbides prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) were investigated. The microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior were analyzed by SEM, TEM, XPS, mechanical property tests and potentiodynamic polarization curve measurements. The results show that there are no significant differences in the microstructure and properties of alloys with 1.0% Y₂O₃ addition. However, the addition of Mo was beneficial for refining the WC grains. The hardness of alloys increased until the maximum value, and then followed a decreasing trend with the increase of Mo content. In addition, the relative density of alloys decreased with the increase of Mo addition, which caused to an obvious decline in fracture toughness. With the additions of Mo and Y₂O₃, the corrosion resistance of alloys improved significantly both in acid and alkaline solutions (0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M NaOH solutions). The adding amount of Mo should be controlled within a certain range and 1 wt% of Mo has the most positive effect on the comprehensive properties of WC-6Co alloys.     

超细/纳米结构WC-10Co-4Cr涂层的透射电镜表征与性能分析

利用真空原位还原碳化反应合成超细/纳米WC-Co复合粉末,通过添加一定量Cr获得WC-10Co-4Cr复合粉末,经团聚造粒获得喷涂用复合粉末喂料,采用超音速火焰(HVOF)喷涂系统制备出超细/纳米结构的WC-10Co-4Cr涂层。利用X射线衍射仪,扫描电子显微镜和透射电子显微镜对涂层的物相、显微组织结构、元素分布特征等进行了系统表征,并对涂层耐磨性、耐蚀性进行了测试分析。结果表明:基于原位反应合成WC-Co复合粉制备的超细/纳米结构WC-10Co-4Cr涂层具有较好的耐磨性和耐腐蚀性。涂层以WC为主相,含有非晶结构的粘结相Co(Cr),同时存在少量六方晶体结构的W_2C相和非晶复相W_2C+Co(Cr)。对涂层中元素Co和Cr的分布进行了量化分析,得到其从WC晶粒到相界到共晶区再到Co区的变化规律。结合WC-10Co-4Cr复合粉末和超音速火焰喷涂工艺的特点,阐释了Cr在WC-10Co-4Cr涂层分布状态的形成原因,并讨论了对涂层性能的影响。     

超细硬质合金晶粒生长抑制剂VC、Cr_3C_2作用机理的研究

本文以液相复合-连续还原碳化方法制备的掺杂有VC和Cr3C2抑制剂的纳米复合WC-10Co粉末为原料,采用真空烧结+低压处理的工艺制备超细WC-10Co硬质合金,运用原子力显微镜(AFM)和场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)确定VC和Cr3C2抑制剂在硬质合金中的分布,讨论其抑制晶粒生长的机理。一部分VC、Cr3C2抑制剂吸附在WC晶粒表面形成30nm～50nm的沉淀物,降低WC晶粒的表面能;一部分VC、Cr3C2溶解在Co相中,降低WC在液相中的溶解度;其余VC、Cr3C2沉积在WC晶界,从而有效地抑制WC晶粒的长大。     

Effect of Cu, Ni on the property and microstructure of ultrafine WC-10Co alloys by sinter-hipping

Sub-micron size (0.4-0.6 μm) Co-Cu/Ni composite powders were synthesized by a co-precipitation method. The effects of minor Cu and Ni additions on the microstructure and the mechanical properties of ultrafine WC-10Co alloys were investigated using scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction and mechanical properties tests. The results show that Co-Cu binder phase refines the WC grains and increases the hardness of the base alloys. But the addition of Ni can't refine the WC grains and increase the hardness. The addition of minor Cu or Ni can improve transverse rupture strength of alloys through the solid solution strengthening. However, adding excess Cu can lead to the decrease in transverse rupture strength. With the partial substitution of Co by Cu and Ni, the hardness and transverse rupture strength of the alloys have a little change.     

Effects of Ni addition on mechanical properties and corrosion behaviors of coarse-grained WC-10(Co,Ni) cemented carbides

The effects of the Ni content on the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of coarse-grained WC-10Co cemented carbide, with a grain size of 3.5 μm, were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), electrochemical measurements, and mechanical property tests. The results indicate that the strength and toughness are improved with the addition of 2 wt% Ni without sacrificing hardness. Furthermore, the existence of Ni can decrease the corrosion current density (i_corr) of WC-10Co cemented carbide in both 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M NaOH solutions. The SEM and XPS results reveal that only a minor amount of WO₃ formed in the corroded surface in HCl solution. The corrosion behavior was determined by the dissolution of the binder phase, and Ni can develop the charge-change resistance (R_ct). Contrarily, the Co binder phase were oxidized to a dense passive film (Co(OH)₂ and Co₃O₄) in NaOH solution, and the addition of Ni was conducive to the enhancement of the diffusion resistance (R_f). This may give insights into adding an appropriate Ni content in coarse-grained WC-Co cemented carbide, in which the wear and corrosion of the components coexist.     

Fabrication and mechanical properties of ultrafine grained WC-10Co-0.45Cr3C2-0.25VC alloys

The ultrafine grained WC-10Co-0.45Cr₃C₂-0.25VC alloys were fabricated through planetary ball milling and low pressure sintering. The effects of the cobalt particle size, milling speed and sintering temperature on the microstructure, hardness and fracture toughness of the ultrafine grained alloys were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and mechanical testing. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the low pressure-sintered alloys substantially depend on the milling speed and sintering temperature. At the same time, the hardness and fracture toughness of the samples can be increased from 1703 MPa and 8.90 MN m^−3/2 to 1789 MPa and 11.21 MN m^−3/2, respectively, when the cobalt particle size is reduced from 17 μm to 1.4 μm.     

爆炸喷涂WC-12Co/MoS_2复合涂层的摩擦磨损性能

为进一步提高爆炸喷涂WC-12Co涂层的耐磨性,在WC-12Co合金粉末中添加不同比例的MoS2粉末,利用爆炸喷涂技术在Q235钢表面制备了系列WC-12Co/MoS2复合涂层.采用金相显微镜、扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射仪、显微硬度计及摩擦磨损试验机对WC-12Co/MoS2复合涂层的微观组织形貌、结构、显微硬度、摩擦磨损性能进行了研究.结果表明,MoS2均匀的分布于复合涂层中,当MoS2含量为2%时,复合涂层的硬度、致密度变化不大,但摩擦系数和磨损率大幅度下降,分别为WC-12Co涂层的50%和36%.随着MoS2含量的增加,复合涂层的摩擦系数和磨损率均呈上升趋势.     

燃烧合成法制备LaB6超细粉末及表征

采用燃烧合成法制备高纯超细LaB6粉末。考察反应物配比和制样压力等条件对燃烧产物相组成和微观结构的影响,利用XRD、SEM和EDS等技术对燃烧产物和浸出产物进行表征。结果表明,燃烧产物由LaB6,MgO和少量Mg3B2O6组成。随着制样压力的增加,燃烧产物变得致密坚硬。LaB6的纯度高于99.0%,其粒度为1.92？3.0μm,晶格常数a=0.4148nm。     

Effect of Re addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-10Co cemented carbides fabricated by chemical coating method

WC-Co composite powder with nano‑cobalt coatings doped with rhenium (Re) varying from 0 to 3 wt% were prepared by a novel sol-gel method. The effects of Re on the microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-10(Co, xRe) cemented carbides fabricated by composite powder were studied by XRD, SEM and TEM. The results indicated that C₄H₆CoO₄·4H₂O with or without NH₄ReO₄ was homogenously distributed on WC powder particles. After reduction in H₂ atmosphere, nano‑cobalt with Re was coated on WC particles with a uniform distribution in composite powder. WC-10(Co, xRe) cemented carbide containing Re exhibited homogeneous grain distribution. Moreover, no stabilization effect for hexagonal close-packed (hcp) cobalt by Re addition was found mainly due to the minor additive amount and the unique preparation method. WC grains were refined and binder phases were strengthened due to the dissolved Re in binder phases. With increasing the content of Re from 0 to 3 wt%, an improved microstructure led to better mechanical properties, the hardness increased from 87.8 ± 0.1 HRA to 89.4 ± 0.2 HRA, transverse rupture strength (TRS) increased from 2810 ± 89 MPa to 3410 ± 113 MPa.     

Effects of doping route on microstructure and mechanical properties of W−1.0wt.%La2O3 alloys

A comparative study was conducted by using solution combustion synthesis with three different doping routes (liquid−liquid (WL10), liquid−solid (WLNO) and solid−solid (WLO)) to produce nanoscale powders and further fabricate the ultrafine-grained W−1.0wt.%La₂O₃ alloys by pressureless sintering. Compared with pure tungsten, W−1.0wt.%La₂O₃ alloys exhibit ultrafine grains and excellent mechanical properties. After sintering, the average grain size of the WLO sample is larger than that of WL10 and WLNO samples; the microhardness values of WL10 and WLNO samples are similar but larger than the value of WLO sample. The optimized La₂O₃ particles are obtained in the WL10 sample after sintering at 1500 °C with the minimum mean size by comparing with WLNO and WLO samples, which are uniformly distributed either at grain boundaries or in the grain interior with the sizes of (57±29.7) and (27±13.1) nm, respectively. This study exhibits ultrafine microstructure and outperforming mechanical properties of the W−1.0wt.%La₂O₃ alloy via the liquid−liquid doping route, as compared with conventionally-manufactured tungsten materials.     

稀土Y_2O_3对WC-6%Co超细硬质合金组织及性能的影响

本文研究了在复合抑制剂(Cr3C2/VC/TaC)组成及含量不变的基础上,添加不同量Y2O3对WC-6%Co超细硬质合金的组织结构、磁性能及力学性能的影响。通过XRD以及性能测试,研究发现:在WC-6%Co超细硬质合金中添加Y2O3,能起到细化晶粒的效果,当添加0.2%Y2O3时,合金的晶粒最细,致密度最好,WC晶粒分布均匀;Y2O3会影响WC-6%Co超细硬质合金的磁性能,随着Y2O3含量的增加,合金的矫顽磁力增加,磁饱和强度略有降低,Y2O3能有效的改善合金的机械性能,特别是其抗弯强度。结果表明,当抑制剂配方为0.8%(Cr3C2/VC/TaC)+0.2%Y2O3时,制备的WC-6%Co超细硬质合金的机械性能具有最佳值,硬度达到94.1 HRA,抗弯强度1 770 MPa。     

Synthesis of nanosized composite powders via a wet chemical process for sintering high performance W-Y2O3 alloy

With the aim of preparing high performance oxide dispersion strengthened tungsten-based alloys by powder metallurgy, the W-Y₂O₃ composite nanopowders were prepared by an improved bottom-up wet chemical method. Ultrasonic treatment and anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) addition were innovatively introduced into this wet chemical method in order to fabricate homogeneous, ultrafine W-Y₂O₃ composite nanopowders. As a result, the average tungsten grain size of 40–50 nm was obtained for this composite nanopowders. For comparison, W-Y₂O₃ composite powders were also prepared by traditional mechanical milling. After that, spark plasma sintering (SPS) was employed to consolidate the powders prepared by either mechanical milling or wet chemical method to yield high density as well as suppress grain growth. It is found that the W-Y₂O₃ alloy prepared by wet chemical method and subsequent SPS possesses smaller grain size (0.76 ± 0.17 μm) and higher relative density (99.0%) than that prepared by mechanical milling and subsequent SPS. Moreover, the oxide nanoparticles (about 2–10 nm) are dispersed within tungsten grains and at grain boundaries more uniformly in W-Y₂O₃ alloy prepared by wet chemical method and subsequent SPS. Due to the ultrafine grains, high sintering density and homogeneously distributed oxide nanoparticles, the Vickers microhardness of yttria dispersion strengthened tungsten-based alloy prepared in our work reaches up to 598.7 ± 7.3 HV_0.2, higher than that reported in the previous studies. These results indicate that the improved bottom-up wet chemical method combined with ultrasonic treatment and anionic surfactant addition developed in our work is a promising way to fabricate high performance oxide dispersion strengthened tungsten-based alloys with ultrafine grain and high density.     

Performances of micro-textured WC-10Ni3Al cemented carbides cutting tool in turning of Ti6Al4V

Cutting performances of micro-textured WC-10Ni₃Al cutting tools compared with micro-textured WC-8Co cutting tools in turning of Ti6Al4V was investigated in this study. Cutting forces, cutting temperature, and tool life based on the criterion of a 300 μm flank wear were measured. The wear tracks of the rake face and flank face for micro-textured WC-10Ni₃Al cutting tools were analyzed. It is found that WC-10Ni₃Al cutting tools had smaller heat damages during LST compared with WC-8Co cutting tools, which was benefit for avoiding premature tool failure during Ti6Al4V machining process. Micro-textures on the rake face could effectively reduce cutting forces, cutting temperature, adhesion on the rake face, and hence increase tool life, especially at higher cutting speed.     

Effect of Cu on the microstructures and properties of WC-6Co cemented carbides fabricated by SPS

The aim of this work is to study the effect of Cu on sintering temperature, densification, microstructure and mechanical properties of WC-6Co cemented carbides fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS). Fine grained WC powders with an average size of 1.2 μm, were investigated. Microstructures, hardness, fracture toughness and wear resistance of WC-6(Co/Cu) cemented carbides were measured and observed using SEM, mechanical property test. The results show that the sintering temperature of WC-6Co cemented carbides can be decreased obviously with Cu added; addition of Cu reduced grain size to 0.85 μm, but led to lower density. The adding amount of Cu should be controlled within a certain range, and the samples adding the appropriate proportion of Cu can obtain higher hardness and wear resistance.     

Wear,erosion and corrosion resistance of HVOF-sprayed WC and Cr3C2 based coatings for electrolytic hard chrome replacement

Thermally sprayed carbide-based coatings are nowadays extensively considered as an alternative to electrolytic hard chrome (EHC) coatings to reduce the environmental impact and the overall cost associated with EHC process. In this investigation, high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray process was employed to prepare coatings using the traditional carbide powders namely the WC-10Co4Cr, the Cr₃C₂-25NiCr and a new type of mixed carbide powder WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr. The Powder deposition rate, basic mechanical properties, abrasive wear, slurry erosion and corrosion resistance of the three coatings were then compared with the EHC coating. The results show that WC-10Co4Cr coating exhibited the highest hardness, abrasive wear and slurry erosion resistance followed by WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr, EHC, and Cr₃C₂-25NiCr coating. The deposition efficiency of the powders as per hierarchy was found to be WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr > WC-10Co4Cr > Cr₃C₂-25NiCr and all the HVOF sprayed coatings exhibited higher corrosion resistance than EHC coating. The highest powder deposition efficiency coupled with low density, acceptable tribo-corrosion performance, as well as low post processing cost makes the HVOF sprayed WC-40Cr₃C₂-25NiCr coating a potential candidate to replace the EHC coating.     

YbB6 对Ti-6Al-4V钛合金组织和性能的影响

采用放电等离子烧结（SPS）制备了含YbB₆的Ti-6Al-4V钛合金,并研究了YbB₆对Ti-6Al-4V钛合金显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明,随着YbB₆含量的增加,复合材料的显微组织发生转变,晶粒明显细化,原位反应生成的TiB晶须和Yb₂O₃颗粒有利于复合材料力学性能的提高。此外,当添加0.6%（质量分数）YbB₆后,烧结样品的相对密度、显微硬度、屈服强度、极限拉伸强度和延伸率分别为99.43%、4030 MPa、903 MPa、1148 MPa和3.3%。与Ti-6Al-4V试样相比,其数值分别提高了0.37%、13.8%、38.07%和17.14%。强化机制主要是组织转变、晶粒细化和弥散强化。随着YbB₆含量的增加,断裂方式主要为韧性断裂和脆性断裂。     

High temperature wear resistance and thermal fatigue behavior of Stellite-6/WC coatings produced by laser cladding with Co-coated WC powder

The Stellite-6/WC composite coatings were produced on AISI H13 hot work tool steel by laser cladding with mixture of Co-coated WC (WC-12Co) particles and Stellite-6 powder. The phase composition, microstructural characterization, high temperature wear resistance and thermal fatigue behavior of Stellite-6/WC coatings were investigated and compared with the properties of the coatings produced from mixture of WC particles and Stellite-6 powder. The results showed that using the WC-12Co particles alleviated the decomposition of WC and resulted in the weaker intensity of W₂C, CoC_x and Co₆W₆C peaks in the X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns. Compared with using the WC particles directly as the coating material, using the WC-12Co particles could further improve the wear resistance of coatings according to the relative lower width and depth of wear scars at the same WC content. In addition, fewer fatigue cracks were observed on the surface of coatings made by adding WC-12Co particles under the same thermal fatigue conditions, which indicates that using WC-12Co is beneficial to extend the life of Stellite-6/WC coatings.