TiC reinforced cast Cr steels
A new class of materials, namely TiC-reinforced cast chromium (Cr) steels, was developed for applications requiring high abrasion resistance and good fracture toughness. The research approach was to modify the carbide structure of commercial AISI 440C steel for better fracture resistance while maintaining the already high abrasion resistance. The new alloys contained 12Cr, 2.5–4.5Ti, and 1–1.5C (wt.%) and were melted in a vacuum induction furnace. Their microstructure was composed primarily of a martensitic matrix with a dispersion of TiC precipitates. Modification of TiC morphology was accomplished through changing the cooling rate during solidification. Wear rates of the TiC-reinforced Cr steels were comparable to that of AISI 440C steel, but the impact resistance was much improved.
- Research Organization:
- Albany Research Center (ARC), Albany, OR; National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE - Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
- OSTI ID:
- 923058
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NETL-IR-2006-117
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 15; ISSN 1544-1024; ISSN 1059-9495
- Publisher:
- ASM International; Materials Park, OH
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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INDUCTION FURNACES
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MODIFICATIONS
MORPHOLOGY
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