<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>TiC particle-reinforced AISI 316l stainless-steel matrix composites were prepared using conventional powder metallurgy technology. The effect of TiC content on the microstructure and properties of these composites has been investigated with a particular emphasis upon hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance in sea water environments. The results showed that TiC particle reinforcement improved the hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of AISI 316l stainless steel. The higher TiC content in the studied composites resulted in a higher hardness of the wear surface and a lower wear rate. The best corrosion resistance in sea water was achieved for sintered AISI 316l – 5% TiC composite.</p></abstract>

TiC particle-reinforced AISI 316l stainless-steel matrix composites were prepared using conventional powder metallurgy technology. The effect of TiC content on the microstructure and properties of these composites has been investigated with a particular emphasis upon hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance in sea water environments. The results showed that TiC particle reinforcement improved the hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance of AISI 316l stainless steel. The higher TiC content in the studied composites resulted in a higher hardness of the wear surface and a lower wear rate. The best corrosion resistance in sea water was achieved for sintered AISI 316l – 5% TiC composite.

The Microstructure and Properties of Titanium Carbide Reinforced Stainless Steel Matrix Composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy

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TiC particle-reinforced AISI 316l stainless-steel matrix composites were prepared using conventional powder metallurgy technology. The effect of TiC content on...

The Microstructure and Properties of Titanium Carbide Reinforced Stainless Steel Matrix Composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy

Data publikacji: 21 maj 2020

Zakres stron: 191 - 206

Otrzymano: 22 cze 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.108.8803

Słowa kluczowe
metal matrix composites, TiC particles, AISI 316L, density, hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, microstructure

© 2020 Aneta Szewczyk-Nykiel, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Public License.

The Microstructure and Properties of Titanium Carbide Reinforced Stainless Steel Matrix Composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy

Data publikacji: 21 maj 2020

Zakres stron: 191 - 206

Otrzymano: 22 cze 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.108.8803

Słowa kluczowemetal matrix composites, TiC particles, AISI 316L, density, hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, microstructure

© 2020 Aneta Szewczyk-Nykiel, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Public License.

Słowa kluczowe
metal matrix composites, TiC particles, AISI 316L, density, hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, microstructure