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Erosion resistance of FeAl-TiB{sub 2} and FeAl-WC at room and elevated temperatures

Journal Article · · P/M Science and Technology Briefs
OSTI ID:759181

The resistance of FeAl-40%TiB{sub 2} and FeAl-80%WC cermets to solid particle erosion at 25, 180, 500 and 700 C was evaluated and compared to the behavior of WC-6%Co (Co-90%WC) cemented carbides. Even though the WC-Co contained a higher volume fraction of the hard phase, the erosion rates of the FeAl-cermets were similar in magnitude to the erosion rates of the WC-Co. However, the erosion rates of the FeAl-cermets either were constant (FeAl-TiB{sub 2}) or decreased (FeAl-WC) with increasing test temperature; whereas, the erosion rates of the WC-Co cemented carbides increased with increasing test temperature. This indicated that once the microstructures of the FeAl-cermets are optimized for wear resistance, these materials might make promising candidates for high-temperature wear applications.

Research Organization:
Albany Research Center, Albany, OR (US) (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) (US) (US)
OSTI ID:
759181
Report Number(s):
DOE/ARC-2000-001
Journal Information:
P/M Science and Technology Briefs, Journal Name: P/M Science and Technology Briefs Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 2; ISSN 1527-2478
Publisher:
Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English