Effects of WC content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiB2-based cermets
WANG Shuai1, WANG Jianying1, LOU Jia2, WANG Jiong1, ZHANG Xiang1, YANG Hailin1
1. State Key Laboratory of powder metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; 2. School of materials science and engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
Abstract:The TiB2-WC-0.8Cr3C2-20(Co/Ni) (mass fraction, %) cermets (w(WC) are 0-20%) with high-density were prepared by powder metallurgy (P/M) method. The effects of WC content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiB2-based cermets were investigated. The results indicate that with the increase of WC content, the solubility of TiB2 in the bonded phase decreases, and the TiB2 / bonded phase interface decreases, which makes the grains of TiB2 based cermets finer and more uniform. In addition, the addition of WC can significantly improve the mechanical properties of TiB2 based cermets. When w (WC) is 15%, the properties of cermets are the best, and the hardness (HRA), bending strength and relative density reach 92.6±0.2, (1 256±65) MPa and (99.65±0.20)%, respectively. However, the addition of excessive WC (20%) will lead to the partial agglomeration of WC phase and the formation of decarburized phase W2C, which will reduce the mechanical properties of TiB2 based cermets.
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WANG Shuai, WANG Jianying, LOU Jia, WANG Jiong, ZHANG Xiang, YANG Hailin. Effects of WC content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiB2-based cermets. Materials Science and Engineering of Powder Metallurgy, 2021, 26(4): 298-305.
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