Microstructure and mechanical properties of (Fe, Cr)7C3-Fe/Hadfield steel composites

Lisheng Zhong, Tiandong Wu, Siyou Guo, Jinshan Li

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Abstract

In this work, (Fe, Cr)7C3-Fe/Hadfield steel composites were fabricated through in situ synthesis with infiltration casting and subsequent heat treatment. The microstructure, microhardness, impact toughness, and wear resistance of (Fe, Cr)7C3-Fe/Hadfield steel composites were studied through scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, microhardness testing, impact testing, and wear testing. The results show that austenite and (Fe, Cr)7C3 carbides are predominant phases in the reinforcing bar of the composites. The (Fe, Cr)7C3 particulates have an important role in improving the mechanical properties of the composite. The best wear resistance of the composites was 1.6 times higher than that of Hadfield steel under a 5-N load. The wear resistance mechanism was not only due to the higher hardness of the (Fe, Cr)7C3-Fe bundle but also to the excellent work hardening ability of the Hadfield steel matrix. The fracture mechanism was in the ductile-brittle fracture mode. The good fracture toughness of the (Fe, Cr)7C3-Fe/Hadfield steel composite is mainly due to the presence of microcracks in the interface and the high toughness of the Hadfield steel matrix.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2433-2440
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Composite Materials
Volume49
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • Composites
  • impact toughness
  • in situ synthesis
  • wear resistance

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