Diffusion-alloying sintering of Cr–Mo pre-alloyed iron powders with carbon: The effect of the carbon introduction method on the sinter’s properties

Autor: Seryozha Valkanov, Jordan Georgiev, Roumen Iankov, Sabine Cherneva, Lubomir Anestiev, Marcela Selecká
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Materials Research. 112:48-56
ISSN: 2195-8556
Popis: The influence of the carbon introduction method on the microstructure and the mechanical properties of sinters produced from iron-based powders by diffusion-alloying sintering has been studied. Two methods of carbon introduction were tested: (1) Premixing of the base powder with graphite, and (2) Coating of the base powder with a carbon-containing substance. The results obtained could be summarized as (1) The microstructure and the mechanical properties depend on the method of carbon introduction; (2) The sinters produced from coated powders possess finer micro-structure, improved homogeneity, and in two out of three of the studied compositions, better mechanical properties. Based on the results obtained, a reasonable assumption was made that the method of carbon introduction affects the dissolution rate of the carbon additive, thus affecting the micro-structure and the mechanical properties of the sinter.
Databáze: OpenAIRE