Cr3C2/Ni3Al复合材料的微观组织和室温耐磨性

采用药芯焊丝法制得Ni-Al-Cr3C2复合焊丝,将该焊丝堆焊于工件表面,在堆焊过程中,利用氩弧物理热和Ni-Al反应热,Ni与Al化合反应生成Ni3Al金属间化合物,Cr3C2则发生分解,除少部分[C]与[Cr]固溶于Ni3Al基体中外,大部分反应重新析出细小的Cr3C2相,均匀地分布于Ni3Al基体中.室温磨粒磨损和微动磨损实验结果表明,Cr3C2/Ni3Al复合材料的耐磨性为Stellite12合金的2倍左右,较高的硬度、高的碳化物体积分数以及碳化物与Ni3Al基体间良好的界面结合力是Cr3C2/Ni3Al复合材料耐磨性优良的主要原因.     

Development and performance of new hard and wear-resistant engineering materials

Wear is a major problem in many industrial applications, and the development of wear-resistant materials is therefore both a technical and an economic advantage. Iron-base composites bring new possibilities into the production of wear-resistant materials because of their high hardness and sufficient fracture toughness. They are suitable replacements for the conventional WC/Co cermets owing to their lower fabrication cost, better machinability, weldability, and corrosion resistance. In this study, hot-work steel/Cr₃C₂ composites and reference wear-resistant materials were produced by hot isostatic pressing. It was found that the matrix powder size used during processing did not affect the resultant wear properties of the composite. On the other hand, the impact toughness increased when fine matrix powders were used. The increasing reinforcement volume fraction increased significantly the hardness and wear resistance of the composite; however, the impact resistance decreased. The newly proposed hot-work steel/30 vol% Cr₃C₂ composite demonstrated a better combination of properties than some of the most abrasion-resistant materials available today.     

Preparation and wear performance of NiCr/Cr3C2-NiCr/hBN plasma sprayed composite coating

NiCr clad hexagonal BN powder (NiCr/hBN) was added to NiCr/Cr₃C₂ feedstock to improve the tribological properties of chromium carbide nichrome coating. The microstructure, flowability and apparent density of the composite powder, as well as the structure and mechanical properties of the plasma sprayed coating were characterized. The friction and wear behavior of the NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/hBN coating from ambient temperature up to 800 °C was evaluated on a ball-on-disk wear tester and compared with that of NiCr/Cr₃C₂ coating and NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/BaF₂·CaF₂ coating. The results show that NiCr cladding can reduce the decarburization of Cr₃C₂ and oxidation of hBN during the thermal spray. The main wear mechanisms of the NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/hBN composite coating are ploughing and adhesive wear. Layered hexagonal BN particle reduce the direct contact and severe adhesion between friction pairs, thus decreasing the friction coefficient. The NiCr/Cr₃C₂-NiCr/hBN composite coating shows a promising application in the high temperature environment with the request of both wear resistance and friction reduction.     

Thermal shock resistance of FeMnCrAl/Cr3C2-Ni9Al coatings deposited by high velocity arc spraying

FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂ and FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂-Ni9Al coatings were deposited onto low-carbon steel substrates by high velocity arc spraying. The cross-section and interface microstructures of the coatings were analyzed by optical microscopy (OM). The thermal shock resistance of the coatings was investigated. The characteristics of the coatings after the thermal cycling test were studied by OM, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersion spectrometry. The results show that laminated structures with pores, oxide phases, and unmelted particles were found on all the prepared coatings. The FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂ coating with a Ni9Al interlayer registered the best thermal shock resistance, which may be attributed to the interdiffusion between the low-carbon steel substrates and the Ni9Al arc-sprayed coating that converted the mechanical bond between the substrates and the coatings to a metallurgical one.     

Microstructures and properties of Ni based composite coatings prepared by plasma spray welding with mixed powders

The Ni based composite coatings have been obtained by using the plasma spray welding process and mixed powders (NiCrBSi + NiCr-Cr₃C₂ + WC). Their microstructures and properties were studied. The results showed that the coatings consist mainly of γ-Ni, WC, Cr₂₃C₆, Cr₇C₃, Ni₃Si, Cr₅B₃, CrB and FeNi₃ phases, and the Ni₃Si, Cr₅B₃, CrB and FeNi₃ phases mainly segregated between the carbide grains. The carbide contents in the coatings increased with increasing the mass fractions of NiCr-Cr₃C₂ and WC powders in the mixed powders, which results in enhancing the coating hardness. The abrasive wear resistance of the coatings depends on their hardness. The higher the coating hardness, the stronger the wear resistance is. When the mixed powder (15wt%WC + 30 wt% NiCr-Cr₃C₂ + 55wt%NiCrBSi) was used, the composite coating has higher hardness and more excellent wear resistance, and the coating hardness and weight loss after wear tests are 991 HV and 8.6 mg, respectively.     

激光热喷涂Co30Cr8W1.6C3Ni1.4Si涂层在PAO+2.5%MoDTC油中摩擦学特性

为了提高TC4合金的耐磨性能,采用激光热喷涂技术在其表面制备了Co₃₀Cr₈W_1.6C₃Ni_1.4Si涂层。通过扫描电子显微镜（SEM）和X射线衍射（XRD）分析了涂层的形貌和物相,并通过摩擦磨损实验研究了涂层在PAO+2.5% MoDTC（质量分数）油中的磨损行为。结果表明,激光热喷涂的Co₃₀Cr₈W_1.6C₃Ni_1.4Si涂层主要由Ti、WC_1-x、CoO、Co₂Ti₄O和CoAl相组成,在涂层界面形成冶金结合。在激光功率为1000、1200和1400 W时所制备的涂层平均摩擦因数分别为0.151、0.120和0.171,其对应的磨损率分别为1.17×10^-6、1.33×10^-6和2.80×10^-6 mm³?N^-1?m^-1,磨损机理为磨粒磨损,其枝晶尺寸对降磨起主要作用。     

Microstructure and properties of Cr3C2-modified nickel-based alloy coating deposited by plasma transferred arc process

The nickel-based alloy with 30 wt.% chromic carbide (Cr₃C₂) particles has been deposited on Q235-carbon steel (including 0.12 wt.% C) using plasma transferred arc (PTA) welding machine. The microstructure and properties of the deposited coatings were investigated using optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM) equiped with X-ray energy spectrometer (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), microhardness testes, and sliding wear test. It was found that the γ(Ni, Fe), M₇(C,B)₃, Ni₄B₃, and (Cr,Fe)₂B phases existed in the Cr₃C₂-free nickel-based alloy coating obtained by PTA process. The typical hypoeutectic structure and composition segregation in the solid solution could be found clearly. The addition of 30 wt.% Cr₃C₂ particles led to the existing of Cr₃C₂ phase and the microstructure changing from hypoeutectic structure into hypereutectic structure. The composition segregation in the solid solution could not be found clearly. The average microhardness of the Cr₃C₂-free nickel-based alloy coating increased by 450-500 HV after the addition of 30 wt.% Cr₃C₂ particles. The partial dissolution of Cr₃C₂ particles led to the enrichment of carbon and chromium in the melten pool, and hence caused the formation of more chromium-rich carbides after the solidification process. The undissolved Cr₃C₂ particles and the increasing of chromium-rich carbides was beneficial to enhance the hardness and wear resistance of the Cr₃C₂-modified nickel-based alloy coating deposited by PTA process.     

Microstructure,formation mechanism and properties of plasma-sprayed Cr7C3—CrSi2—Al2O3 coatings

The Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite coatings were prepared by plasma spraying Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ and Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders, respectively. The microstructure, formation mechanism and properties of the two Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite coatings obtained by plasma spraying were investigated, and the reaction mechanism of the Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC system was explored. The results show that the coating obtained by plasma spraying Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders had thinner lamella and more tortuous interlayer interface, and the in-situ synthesized Cr₇C₃, CrSi₂ and Al₂O₃ in the coating were all nano-crystallines. Compared with the Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ coating prepared by plasma spraying Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ composite powders, the plasma-sprayed Cr₇C₃—CrSi₂—Al₂O₃ coating obtained from Al—Cr₂O₃—SiC composite powders had higher density, higher microhardness (increased by 20%), better fracture toughness and lower wear rate (reduced by 28%).     

Microstructure and wear resistance of laser-melted TiC reinforced nickel aluminide dual-phase matrix in situ composite

A laser-melted TiC-reinforced nickel aluminide matrix in situ composite was fabricated. The composite consisted of well-developed TiC dendrites and a (NiAl–Ni₃Al) dual-phase matrix. The microstructure of the laser-melted in situ composite was characterized by optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results show that the TiC/(NiAl–Ni₃Al) composite has excellent wear resistance for both room- and high-temperature sliding wear test conditions.     

Microstructure and properties of WC reinforced Ni-based composite coatings with Y2O3 addition on titanium alloy by laser cladding

ABSTRACT

In this study, WC reinforced Ni-based composite coatings with Y₂O₃ addition were deposited on Ti-6Al-4V titanium substrate by laser cladding. The phases, microstructure, microhardness and wear resistance of the composite coatings were studied by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, microhardness tester and wear tester. The results showed that good metallurgical bonding was achieved between the composite coatings and substrate. The phases mainly were γ-Ni, TiC, TiB₂, Ni₃B, M₂₃C₆ and WC. Most of the WC was dissolved in small pieces of WC during the laser cladding process. The microhardness of the composite coatings was about 3 times that of the titanium substrate and the wear resistance of the composite coatings had a significant increase.     

Investigations of abrasive wear of steel surfaces strengthened by vibro-arc carbonization/layering

Friction and wear losses can be reduced by arc welding, tempering and other methods. One of these technologies is vibro-arc surface processing. By using this technology surface can be carbonized through the formation of extra layers with supplementary materials. The present work is an investigation of an opportunity to increase abrasive wear resistance of steel surfaces by carbonizing them by vibro-arc (80 and 120 A current) layering with a graphite electrode and by dip-transfer surfacing welded through layers that create paste-like coatings that consist of materials increasing resistance to wear. The investigations have been performed according to the standards of ASTM G65-94—Dry Sand Rubber Wheel Abrasion Test, and ASTM G132—Standard Test Method for Pin Abrasion Testing. Studies have shown that through surface carbonization layers are produced with a higher wear resistance than surfaces formed with the wear resistant powder PG-10N-01. When using carbonization, the wear resistance of steel surfaces increases by forming austenite synthetic (Fe_0.94C_0.06), cementite (Fe₃C), iron oxide (Fe_3.71O₄) structures. Even with the wear resistance increased up to 39–41%, the carbonization creates just thin layers of 0.1–0.15 mm. Surface welding with current pulses by using additional materials generates high temperature gradients. This deteriorates coating quality resulting in uneven thickness, formed cracks, voids. The formation of austenite synthetic (Fe_0.94C_0.06), cementite (Fe₃C), chromium nickel (Cr₂Ni₃), chromium iron carbide (Cr_21.34Fe_1.66C₆), carbon iron (C_0.09Fe_1.91) structures in a layer increases hardness (average 6145–6310MPa). Although the strengthened layer is much harder than steel Hardox 400, under abrasive wear conditions it has only 20–23% less wear resistance than Hardox 400. Due to surface defects, significant increases in hardness have almost no influence on the wear resistance. Surface quality is increased by welding at a lower current. Because just a thin layer is formed, the carbonization process is not an efficient technology to increase the abrasive wear resistance.     

Influence of alloy chemistry on microstructure and properties in NiCrBSi overlay coatings deposited by plasma transferred arc welding (PTAW)

The microstructures and performance of two NiCrBSi alloy overlays deposited by plasma transferred arc welding are studied. The coatings consist of a γ-Ni primary dendritic phase with harder Ni + Ni₃B or Ni + Ni₃Si eutectics and Cr-based particles (CrB, Cr₃C₂, and Cr₇C₃) situated at the interdendritic regions. It was found that the volume fraction of the soft primary dendritic phase drastically decreased and the proportion of chromium borides and carbides increased with an increase of C, B, Si, and Cr content. Microhardness testing revealed that the primary Ni dendrite, interdendritic, and Cr-particle phases had average hardness values of 405, 860, and 1200 HV respectively. An increase in the volume fraction of hard eutectics and Cr-particles lead to a substantial increase in hardness and wear resistance.     

Microstructure and Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Fe-Based (Cr, Fe)7C3 Composite Coating Fabricated by PTA Welding Process

Using Cr₃C₂ and Fe-CrNiBSi powder blends as raw materials, an α-Fe matrix composite coating reinforced by in situ (Cr, Fe)₇C₃ rods, with a thickness of about 3.6 mm, was fabricated on the surface of AISI A36 low carbon steel by means of plasma-transferred arc welding. The results of microstructural analysis show that in the coating, a large number of carbides, (Cr, Fe)₇C₃, in rod shape grow, and radiate around some half-dissolved Cr₃C₂ particles. The results of dry sliding wear tests at loads 100, 200, and 300 N show that the wear resistances of (Cr, Fe)₇C₃-reinforced coating, respectively, are about 6.9, 14.9, and 17 times higher than that of nonreinforced pure Fe-CrNiBSi alloy coating; the average value and fluctuation range of friction coefficient (FC) of (Cr, Fe)₇C₃-reinforced coating are less than those of pure Fe-CrNiBSi alloy coating; the main wear mechanisms of pure Fe-CrNiBSi alloy coating are ploughing, deformation, and adhesive wear, whereas those of (Cr, Fe)₇C₃-reinforced coating are microcutting, abrasive, and oxidation wear; the cracks on surfaces of (Cr, Fe)₇C₃ rods increased with the increasing loads; and the matrix α-Fe can prevent them from extending further in the composite coating.     

Mechanical and Tribological Properties of HVOF-Sprayed (Cr<Subscript>3</Subscript>C<Subscript>2</Subscript>-NiCr+Ni) Composite Coating on Ductile Cast Iron

The aim of the investigations was to compare the microstructure, mechanical, and wear properties of Cr₃C₂-NiCr+Ni and Cr₃C₂-NiCr coatings deposited by HVOF technique (the high-velocity oxygen fuel spray process) on ductile cast iron. The effect of nickel particles added to the chromium carbide coating on mechanical and wear behavior in the system of Cr ₃ C ₂ -NiCr+Ni/ductile cast iron was analyzed in order to improve the lifetime of coated materials. The structure with particular emphasis of characteristic of the interface in the system of composite coating (Cr ₃ C ₂ -NiCr+Ni)/ductile cast iron was studied using the optical, scanning, and transmission electron microscopes, as well as the analysis of chemical and phase composition in microareas. Experimental results show that HVOF-sprayed Cr₃C₂-NiCr+Ni composite coating exhibits low porosity, high hardness, dense structure with large, partially molten Ni particles and very fine Cr₃C₂ and Cr₇C₃ particles embedded in NiCr alloy matrix, coming to the size of nanocrystalline. The results were discussed in reference to examination of bending strength considering cracking and delamination in the system of composite coating (Cr ₃ C ₂ -NiCr+Ni)/ductile cast iron as well as hardness and wear resistance of the coating. The composite structure of the coating provides the relatively good plasticity of the coating, which in turn has a positive effect on the adhesion of coating to the substrate and cohesion of the composite coating (Cr₃C₂-NiCr+Ni) in wear conditions.     

Designed fabrication of hard CrCr2O3Cr7C3 nanocomposite coatings for anti-wear application

Nanocrystalline CrCr₂O₃Cr₇C₃ composite coatings were fabricated by electrodeposition followed by thermal treatment. The structures of coatings were investigated using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The composition, elemental chemical state, mechanical properties and wear resistance of coatings were determined using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nanoindentation and oscillating friction-wear testing, respectively. Wear tracks were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The results show that the as-deposited coating exhibits amorphous structure. The subsequent thermal treatment at 600 °C induces the crystallization and the generation of nanoscale Cr₂O₃ and Cr₇C₃ particles in the Cr-matrix, which results in the hardness of the coating increasing to 21 GPa with slight increase in elastic modulus. Owing to the compromise between high hardness and low elastic modulus, the obtained CrCr₂O₃Cr₇C₃ composite coating exhibits excellent wear resistance.     

Oxidation behavior of arc-sprayed FeMnCrAl/Cr3C2-Ni9Al coatings deposited on low-carbon steel substrates

FeMnCr/Cr₃C₂ and FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂ coatings, using Ni9Al arc-sprayed coating as an interlayer on low-carbon steel substrates, were deposited by high velocity arc spraying (HVAS) on the cored wires. The high temperature oxidation behavior of the arc-sprayed FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂-Ni9Al and FeMnCr/Cr₃C₂ coatings on the low-carbon steel substrates was studied during isothermal exposures to air at 800 °C. The surface and interface morphologies of the coatings after isothermal oxidation after 100 h were observed and characterized by optical microscopy, field emission scanning electron microscope, energy dispersion spectrum, and X-ray diffraction. The results showed that the oxidation weight gains of the coatings were significantly lower than that of the low-carbon steel substrate. Moreover, the FeMnCrAl/Cr₃C₂-Ni9Al coating registered the lowest oxidation rate. This favorable oxidation resistance is due to the Al and Cr contents of the aforementioned coating that inhibits the generation of Fe and Mn oxides. This is attributed to the interdiffusion between the substrates and the Ni9Al arc-sprayed coating, which can convert the mechanical bonding between substrates and coatings into a metallurgical one, thereby inhibiting the oxidation of interface between the low-carbon steel and the coating.     

Use of microhardness as a simple means of estimating relative wear resistance of carbide thermal spray coatings: Part 2. wear resistance of cemented carbide coatings

A selection of WC-Co and Cr₃C₂-25%NiCr coatings produced by plasma spray and high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) deposition techniques were subjected to various wear tests designed to simulate abrasion, cavitation, sliding, and particle erosion type wear mechanisms. All of the coatings were at least 200 μm thick and were deposited onto stainless steel substrates. In Part 1 of this contribution, the microstructures of the coatings were characterized and their mechanical properties were assessed using microindentation procedures. In this second part of the article, the behavior of the coatings when subjected to the various wear tests is reported and the utility of microhardness testing as an indication of relative wear resistance is discussed. It is shown that correctly performed, appropriate microhardness measurements are a good indication of abrasion resistance and sliding wear resistance, and also correlate well with cavitation resistance in Cr₃C₂-NiCr. The measurements were less useful for predicting erosion resistance for both Cr₃C₂-NiCr and WC-Co, however, and for abrasion resistance when WC-Co was ground against SiC. Here the contribution of micromechanisms involving fracturing and brittle failure is greater than that indicated by the coating microhardness, which is essentially a measurement of resistance to plastic deformation under equilibrium conditions.     

Tribological Properties of Ni<Subscript>3</Subscript>Al Matrix Composite Sliding Against Si<Subscript>3</Subscript>N<Subscript>4</Subscript>, SiC and Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> at Elevated Temperatures

The Ni₃Al matrix self-lubricating composite was fabricated by powder metallurgy technique. The tribological behavior of the composite sliding against commercial Si₃N₄, SiC and Al₂O₃ ceramic balls was investigated from 20 to 1000 °C. It was found that the composite demonstrated excellent lubricating properties with different friction pairs at a wide temperature range, which can be attributed to the synergetic effect of Ag, fluorides, and molybdates formed by oxidations. The Ni₃Al matrix self-lubricating composite/Si₃N₄ couple possessed the stable friction coefficient and wear rate.     

焊丝成分对SiCp/6061Al复合材料MIG焊焊缝组织及性能的影响

采用Al-Mg及Al—Si两种焊丝分别对SiCp／6061Al复合材料进行了MIG焊及脉冲MIG焊，利用光学显微镜、电子显微镜及MTS-810试验机对焊缝的组织及性能进行了分析。结果表明，采用Al—Mg焊丝焊接时，无论是MIG焊还是脉冲MIG焊，熔池中Al-SiC间的界面反应程度均较大，生成了较多的针状Al4C3，且Al4C3的尺寸较大。采用Al-Si焊丝时，MIG焊熔池中的界面反应程度显著降低，仅生成了少量尺寸较小的针状Al4C3；而采用Al—Si焊丝的脉冲MIG焊焊缝中没有发现针状Al4C3。同时，利用Al—Si焊丝可有效地防止焊缝熄弧处的宏观结晶裂纹。力学性能试验表明，采用同样焊丝时，脉冲MIG焊接头的强度及伸长率比MIG焊接头的高，而用Al-Si焊丝焊接的接头强度比用Al—Mg焊丝焊接的接头强度高。     

Studies on drilling processes of intermetallic compounds

Intermetallic compounds have high-specific strength, good creep resistance and excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance at high temperatures. Those good mechanical properties make intermetallic compounds very promising structure materials in industries. Ni₃Al and Fe₃Al are two typical intermetallic compounds. This paper focuses on machinability and tool wear mechanism of PVD TiAlN coated cemented carbide tool in drilling of Ni₃Al and Fe₃Al. The influences of cutting speeds on tool wear and machined surface roughness were investigated. The tool wear mechanism was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDX analysis. Chips were analyzed by SEM and the machined surfaces were examined by surface roughness measurement instrument. Tool life when drilling of Ni₃Al is shorter than that of Fe₃Al. The built-up-edge (BUE) could be formed on the cutting edge in drilling of Fe₃Al, and no BUE was observed of Ni₃Al at the cutting speed of 29 m/min.