Abstract
The spherical cast WC/W2C is selected to produce a martensitic stainless steel-based composite using the laser powder bed fusion technique. W and C reacted with Fe and Cr, creating a strong bond between the particles and the matrix, reducing the wear rate by over 98%. W and C diffuse to the matrix, increasing the hardness over 100 HV0.5. The interface between cast WC/W2C and matrix is sensitive to pitting corrosion through galvanic effects. However, the formation of austenite and WO3 from spherical cast WC/W2C decomposition improves the critical pitting potential and passive film stability.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 112342 |
Journal | Corrosion Science |
Volume | 237 |
Early online date | 3 Aug 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Aug 2024 |
Keywords
- Laser powder bed fusion
- metal matrix composite
- pitting corrosion
- bipolar electrochemistry
- wear performance