Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
238(20), P. 10222 - 10236
Published: July 23, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
performance
of
High-Velocity
Oxygen
Fuel
(HVOF)-sprayed
Titanium
Carbide
(TiC)
and
TiC
+
50C
(50%TiC
50%CoNi)
coatings
on
SS316
steel
under
three-body
abrasion
conditions.
The
microstructural
analysis
revealed
a
homogeneous
distribution
particles
within
coatings,
while
exhibited
more
complex
microstructure
due
to
presence
Co-Ni
alloy.
Mechanical
testing
demonstrated
superior
microhardness
compared
substrate,
suggesting
enhanced
wear
resistance.
Slurry
tests
indicated
reduced
mass
loss
rates
for
both
uncoated
steel,
with
exhibiting
resistance
abrasive
wear.
Post-abrasion
examination
distinct
patterns,
including
chipping,
plowing
marks,
crater
formation,
traces,
surface
ruggedness.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27, P. 5854 - 5867
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
The
microwave
cladding
technique
for
depositing
Ni
and
10
%
B4C
coatings
on
304
stainless
steel
has
yielded
significant
advancements
in
material
properties
performance.
key
findings
of
this
study
revealed
remarkable
improvements,
including
a
43.33%
increase
hardness,
indicating
enhanced
wear
resistance
mechanical
properties.
This
improvement
was
attributed
to
the
uniform
distribution
surface,
ensuring
consistent
interfacial
layer
developed
between
SS
surface
without
cracks
porosity.
Microstructural
analysis
at
500×
magnification
unveiled
an
impressive
2233.35
grains
per
square
inch,
showcasing
refined
grain
structure
achieved
during
process.
Wear
testing
demonstrated
low
rate
0.00308
mm³/m
favorable
coefficient
friction
0.1981,
confirming
material's
suitability
applications
with
demanding
frictional
conditions.
Furthermore,
corrosion
behavior
coated
assessed,
revealing
minimal
weight
loss
only
0.42
mg
10%
sample.
presence
various
carbide
phases,
such
as
Cr2C,
Cr23C6,
Cr7BC4,
Fe5C2,
Fe23B6,
within
further
contributed
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28, P. 4299 - 4316
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
The
microstructure,
homogeneity,
and
tribo-corrosion
behavior
of
microwave-developed
Nickel
as
well
titanium
dioxide
SS-304
cladding
surfaces
are
the
primary
emphasis
this
research.
study
includes
assessing
hardness
enhancement
from
Ni
TiO2
particles
in
surface.
investigation
additionally
evaluates
surface
wear
rates,
friction
coefficients,
resistance
to
corrosion
under
tribological
conditions.
with
developed
by
microwave
energy
were
investigated
study.
microstructure
was
being
examined
validate
uniformly
homogeneous
dispersion
particles,
XRD
employed
determine
phases.
evaluated,
a
pin-on-disk
tribometer
has
assessed
behavior.
Tribo-corrosion
tested
3.5-percent
NaCl
solution.
To
enhance
cladding's
efficiency,
hybrid
heating
(MHH)
utilising
charcoal
susceptor
been
employed.
Findings
exhibited
that
analysis
showed
had
uniform
distribution
compact
microstructure.
significantly
improved
about
37.68%
due
incorporation
10%
particles.
FeNi3,
NiSi2,
Ni3C,
NiC,
Ni2Si,
FeNi,
phases
seen
on
conditions
also
evaluated
using
tribometer.
outcomes
have
decreased
rates
coefficients
compared
uncoated
substrate.
Moreover,
3.5%
rate
coefficient
measured
be
0.00412
mm3/m
0.297,
respectively.
results
indicated
enhanced
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30, P. 88 - 100
Published: March 11, 2024
This
study
explores
the
phase
constitution,
thermal
behavior,
magnetic
characteristics,
and
mechanical
properties
of
FeCoNiCrCux
high-entropy
alloys
(HEAs)
produced
via
powder
metallurgy,
focusing
on
varying
copper
ratios
(0–20%).
The
investigation
seeks
to
understand
how
introduction
influences
composition
FeCoNiCr
HEAs,
particularly
regarding
changes
in
structure
behavior.
constitution
was
analyzed
using
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD).
Thermal
expansion
differential
calorimetry
(DSC)
were
employed
while
vibrating
sample
magnetometers
(VSM)
utilized
assess
properties.
Mechanical
evaluated
through
hardness
testing.
analysis
reveals
a
shift
from
single-phase
FCC
dual-phase
configuration
comprising
copper-rich
phases
as
content
increases.
characterized,
demonstrating
alloy's
behavior
under
conditions.
tests
showed
decrease
with
increasing
content.
contributes
understanding
addition
affects
properties,
strength
HEAs.
observed
offer
insights
for
tailoring
HEAs
specific
applications.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 2, 2024
Abstract
Deposition
of
high
entropy
alloy
FeCoNiMnCu
on
SS-304
was
carried
out
by
microwave
energy
for
application
in
“solid
oxide
fuel-cell
(SOFC)
interconnects”.
The
ball-milling
has
been
performed
taking
“Fe,
Co,
Ni,
Mn,
and
Cu”
equal
20
wt.
%
before
deposited
substrate.
steel
with
20%
Fe
Co
Ni
Mn
Cu
(HEA)
exposed
to
thermal-exposure
the
air
up
10
weeks
at
800
°C.
uniform
cladding
distribution
HEA
particles
can
be
apparently
observed
substrate
utilizing
Scanning
Electron
Microscope
(SEM),
Optical
microscopy
analysis.
Homogeneity
interfacial
layer
evident
employing
(SEM)
characterization.
Results
have
indicated
that
after
thermal
exposure
ten
°C,
a
“protective
Cr
2
O
3
layer”,
“high-entropy
spinel
coating”
(Fe,
Cu)
4
formed.
During
cladding,
emergence
harder-phases
contributed
raised
hardness.
wear
behavior
coating
significantly
enhanced
due
strengthened
resistance
hardness
coatings.
Findings
exhibited
formation
phase
is
potential
material
“SOFC
interconnects”
applications.
Moreover,
SS304
composition
Fe,
demonstrated
remarkable
stability
under
expansion
studies.
As
findings
revealed
composite
efficiently
withstand
significant
variations
volume
when
subjected
elevated
temperatures
prolonged
period
time,
thus,
exhibiting
its
superior
SOFC-interconnect
Furthermore,
SEM
images
surface,
surface
hardness,
tribocorrosion
coated
identify
effect
steel-substrate.
Modelling—International Open Access Journal of Modelling in Engineering Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 4 - 4
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
This
paper
discusses
the
process
of
high-velocity
oxygen
fuel
(HVOF)
spraying
with
modeling
gas
flow
parameters
and
behavior
WC-Co-Cr
powder
particles
different
fractions
(up
to
20
µm,
21–35
μm
36–45
μm).
It
was
found
that
temperature
stream
reaches
a
maximum
about
2700
°C,
after
which
it
gradually
decreases,
pressure
in
combustion
chamber
(before
exit
gases
through
nozzle)
values,
exceeding
400,000
Pa,
at
nozzle
stabilizes
100,000
corresponds
standard
atmospheric
pressure.
The
velocity
increases
1300–1400
m/s
then
decreases
400
distance
150
mm.
determined
µm
fraction
provide
more
stable
temperature.
Small
µm)
lose
faster
as
they
advance,
deteriorates
coating
quality,
also
experimentally
confirmed.
All
results
obtained
from
HVOF
fully
align
data
experimental
studies.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31, P. 6 - 25
Published: June 2, 2024
The
growing
challenges
of
reducing
exhaust
emissions
and
improved
fuel
economy
has
triggered
automotive
engineers
to
design
manufacture
engine
parts
with
superior
mechanical
properties
dimensional
accuracies.
Valve
guides
are
cylindrical
structures
supporting
inlet
valve
stems
during
operation.
Conventionally
made
grey
cast
iron
material,
guide
suffers
from
severe
wear
losses
leading
loss
increased
due
improper
stem
seating.
Here,
the
synthesis
a
novel
ferrous
powder
metallurgy
composite
is
presented
characteristics
have
been
studied
at
varying
loads
30
N,
40
N
50
sliding
speeds
0.5
m/s,
1
m/s
2
under
lubricated
conditions.
samples
undergone
nitriding
heat
treatment
1150
°C
improve
surface
hardness
700
Hv.
shown
negative
rates
high
capillary
action
lubricating
oil
exhibited
stable
friction
coefficient
values.
This
attributed
formation
hard
phases
Fe2N,
Fe3N,
Fe4N
Fe(Mn)3C
twinning-induced
plastic
compounds
like
(Fe24Mn)
0.08
as
evident
XRD
analysis.
morphological
analysis
worn
out
was
done
SEM
Coupled
EDS
it
showed
micro-cutting,
Ploughing,
delamination
main
phenomenon.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(17), P. 18813 - 18826
Published: April 17, 2024
This
study
explored
the
impact
of
varying
weight
percentages
TiMoVWCr
high-entropy
alloy
(HEA)
powder
addition
on
A356
composites
produced
using
friction
stir
processing
(FSP).
Unlike
previous
research
that
often
focused
singular
aspects,
such
as
mechanical
properties,
or
microstructural
analysis,
this
investigation
systematically
examined
multifaceted
performance
by
comprehensively
assessing
microstructure,
interfacial
bonding
strength,
and
wear
behavior.
The
identified
a
uniform
distribution
HEA
in
composition
A356/2%Ti2%Mo2%V2%W2%Cr,
highlighting
effectiveness
FSP
technique
achieving
homogeneous
dispersion.
Strong
between
reinforcement
matrix
material
was
observed
same
composition,
indicating
favorable
characteristics.
Mechanical
including
tensile
strength
hardness,
were
evaluated
for
various
compositions,
demonstrating
significant
improvements
across
board.
2%Ti2%Mo2%V2%W2%Cr
enhanced
36.39%,
while
hardness
improved
62.71%.
Similarly,
resistance
showed
notable
enhancements
ranging
from
35.56
to
48.89%
different
compositions.
Microstructural
analysis
revealed
approximately
1640.59
grains
per
square
inch
A356/2%Ti2%Mo2%V2%W2%Cr
processed
composite
at
500
magnifications.
In
reinforcing
Al
with
Ti,
Mo,
V,
W,
Cr
particles,
each
element
imparted
distinct
benefits.
Titanium
(Ti)
resistance,
molybdenum
(Mo)
contributed
vanadium
(V)
promoted
hardenability,
tungsten
(W)
chromium
(Cr)
provided
hardness.
Anticipating
potential
applications
developed
composite,
suggests
its
suitability
aerospace
sector,
particularly
casting
lightweight
yet
high-strength
parts
aircraft
components,
engine
structural
underlining
significance
investigated
powder-modified
composites.
Composite Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(10), P. 1173 - 1197
Published: March 18, 2024
The
present
study
investigated
the
effect
of
incorporating
Yttria-Stabilized
Zirconia
(YSZ)
and
copper
(Cu)
in
development
Titanium-Based
Metal
Matrix
Composites
(TMCs)
using
Friction
Stir
Processing
(FSP)
technique.
macrostructure
TMCs,
after
adding
5%
YSZ
2%
Cu,
displayed
a
defect-free,
crack-free,
porosity-free
surface,
indicating
precision
FSP
method.
Microstructure
analysis
revealed
uniform
distribution
reinforcement
particles
proper
dispersion
grains,
key
for
enhancing
mechanical
properties.
interfacial
bonding
between
titanium
was
exceptionally
strong,
devoid
cracks
porosity,
attributed
to
additive's
role.
increase
number
grains
per
square
inch
Ti/5%
YSZ/2%
Cu
composite
(1176.26
at
500×)
signified
finer
grain
structure,
contributing
remarkable
48.04%
improvement
tensile
strength
compared
pure
titanium.
strong
are
driving
forces
behind
46.34%
increased
hardness.
Additionally,
wear
resistance
improved
by
approximately
76.66%,
vital
characteristic
applications
facing
abrasive
conditions.
corrosion
testing
demonstrated
an
8.33%
enhancement
with
composite.