纳米或超细WC-Co粉体制备过程强化研究进展

【目的】总结纳米或超细碳化钨钴(WC-Co)粉体制备过程的研究,解决WC-Co做为热喷涂原料对机械零件的磨损和腐蚀的影响。【研究现状】总结纳米或超细WC-Co制备过程强化、反应路径,以及Co对还原碳化过程的作用等;其中机械作用力强化包括球磨强度的影响、氧化钨原料的影响、反应温度的影响,原子或分子水平强化包括气相化学合成、喷雾转化,气相碳质强化反应过程包括烃类物质、一氧化碳;纳米或超细WC-Co制备过程反应路径包括还原过程、碳化过程;对还原碳化过程的作用包括Co对氧化钨还原碳化过程具有催化作用、Co影响WC-Co产物粒径、Co含量增加降低碳化温度、Co促进气态碳源析碳等。【结论与展望】提出WC-Co粉体制备反应路径方面,应深入揭示制备反应路径,应进一步分析缺碳相η物相在制备过程中的作用,对W、Co、C扩散的影响机制;认为模拟分析反应过程中还原碳化气与固体原料之间的热量、质量传递过程,可为制备过程进一步优化调控和反应器放大设计奠定理论基础;同时WC-Co粉体热喷涂性能方面,用于机械件的喷涂处理时,应测试涂层的抗磨损和腐蚀性能,反馈调控优化和制备过程。

Wear resistance of Zr/WC composite coatings on Cr12MoV steel surface by electric spark deposition

Zr/WC composite coating was prepared on the surface of Cr12MoV steel by electric spark deposition technology to change its surface properties. The surface and worn surface morphology of the coating were observed using scanning electron microscope. Dry friction and wear tests of the coatings were carried out at room temperature. The results show that the coating is continuous and uniform, and the thickness was about 50-60 μm. The microhardness of the coating surface was highest at 1140 HV_(200g), which was significantly higher than that of the substrate. The ear tests results show that the wear weight loss, wear volume and wear rate follow the following rules: Cr12MoV>WC coating> Zr/WC composite coating.

Microstructure,microhardness and corrosion resistance of laser cladding Ni−WC coating on AlSi5Cu1Mg alloy

The microstructure,microhardness,and corrosion resistance of laser cladding Ni−WC coating on the surface of AlSi5Cu1Mg alloy were investigated by scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction,microhardness testing,immersion corrosion testing,and electrochemical measurement.The results show that a smooth coating containing NiAl,Ni_(3)Al,M_(7)C_(3),M_(23)C_(6)phases(M=Ni,Al,Cr,W,Fe)and WC particles is prepared by laser cladding.Under a laser scanning speed of 120 mm/min,the microhardness of the cladding coating is 9−11 times that of AlSi5Cu1Mg,due to the synergistic effect of excellent metallurgical bond and newly formed carbides.The Ni−WC coating shows higher corrosion potential(−318.09 mV)and lower corrosion current density(12.33μA/cm^(2))compared with the matrix.The crack-free,dense cladding coating obviously inhibits the penetration of Cl^(−)and H^(+),leading to the remarkedly improved corrosion resistance of cladding coating.

Wear characteristics of spheroidal graphite roll WC-8Co coating produced by electro-spark deposition

Electro-spark deposition（ESD） was adopted for preparing high property coatings by depositing WC-8Co cemented carbide on an spheroidal graphite roll substrate.The microstructure and properties of the coating were investigated by X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM） with energy dispersive X-ray（EDX） and ball-disc configuration wear tester.The results show that nanosized particles and amorphous structures prevail in the coating which is metallurgically bonded to the substrate.The microstructures of the transition zone include columnar structure and equiaxed structure.The primary phases of the coating contain W2C, W6C2.54, Fe3W3C, and Co3W3C.The results of abrasive test show that the coating has low friction coefficients（μaverage = 0.18） and the wear mechanisms are mainly abrasive wear, fatigue wear, and oxidation wear.The maximum microhardness value of the coating is about 17410 N/mm2.The study reveals that the electro-spark deposition process has better coating quality and the coating has high wear resistance and hardness.

Characterization and wear behavior of WC-0.8Co coating on cast steel rolls by electro-spark deposition

To prepare high wear resistance and high hardness coatings, electro-spark deposition was adopted for depositing an electrode of a mixture of 92wt%WC＋8wt%Co on a cast steel roll substrate. The coating was characterized by classical X-ray diffractometer （XRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM） with energy dispersive X-ray analysis （EDX）. The results indicate that the coating shows nanosized particulate structure and dendritic structure including columnar structure and equiaxed structure. The primary phases of the coating contain Fe3W3C, Co3W3C, Fe2C and Si2W. The coating has a low friction coefficient of 0.13, its average wear-resistance is 3.3 times that of the cast steel roll substrate and the main mechanism is abrasive wear. The maximum microhardness value of the coating is about 1573.9 Hv0.3. The study reveals that the electro-spark deposition process has the characteristic of better coating quality and the coating has higher wear resistance and hardness.

Thermal sprayed WC-Co coatings and their mechanical properties

HVOF thermal spraying tests were carried out for thermal spraying the coatings with two kinds of cermet powders,which are microstructured Sulzer Metco Diamalloy 2004 WC-12%Co powders and nanostructured WC-12%Co powders.The microstructures of the as-prepared WC-12%Co coatings were then characterized by using XRD analyzer and SEM.The mechanical properties of the two coatings were evaluated by microhardness test,bend test,cup test,tensile test and abrasive wear test.The results showed that the mechanical properties of WC-12%Co coatings sprayed with nanostructured WC-12%Co powder is higher than that of coatings sprayed with microstructured WC-12%Co powders,and the reasons were discussed.

Study on GNi-WC25 Coating by High Frequency Induction Cladding

Process and mechanism of high frequency were studied in this paper by means of cold attachment for the preparation of GNi WC25 coating . The results show its special distribution law of eddy current while the magnetic transition temperature and electric resistivity of the coating have been measured .Wear resistance of the high frequency induction coating has an advantage over those of laser cladding coating and oxygen acetylene spraying fusing coating . Moreover , the GNi WC25 coating by high frequency induction cladding has smooth surface and even microstructure.

Influence of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Sliding Wear Behavior of Fe-Al/WC Composite Coatings

An experimental study has been carried out to investigate the influence of heat treatment at 300 ℃,450 ℃,550 ℃,650 ℃ and 800 ℃ on the microstructure and sliding wear behavior of Fe Al/WC intermetallic composite coatings produced by high velocity arc spraying (HVAS) and cored wires. The result shows, the main phases in both as sprayed and heat treated Fe Al/WC composite coatings are iron aluminide intermetallics (Fe 3Al+FeAl) and α as well as a little oxide (Al 2O 3) and carbides (WC, W 2C, Fe 2W 2C and Fe 6W 6C). After heat treated at 450-650 ℃, dispersion strengthening of Fe 2W 2C and Fe 6W 6C will lead to a rise in microhardness of the coatings. The microhardness is likely to be the most important factor which influences the sliding wear behavior of the coatings. Increasing the microhardness through heat treatment will improve the sliding wear resistance of the Fe Al/WC composite coatings.

Structure of Micro-nano WC-10Co4Cr Coating and Cavitation Erosion Resistance in NaCl Solution

Cavitation erosion （CE） is the predominant cause for the failure of overflow components in fluid machinery. Advanced coatings have provided an effective solution to cavitation erosion due to the rapid development of surface engineering techniques. However, the influence of coating structures on CE resistance has not been sys- tematically studied. To better understand their relationship, micro-nano and conventional WC-10Co4Cr cermet coat- ings are deposited by high velocity oxygen fuel spray- ing（HVOF）, and their microstructures are analyzed by OM, SEM and XRD. Meanwhile, characterizations of mechan- ical and electrochemical properties of the coatings are carried out, as well as the coatings＇ resistance to CE in 3.5 wt % NaC1 solution, and the cavitation mechanisms are explored. Results show that micro-nano WC-10Co4Cr coating possesses dense microstructure, excellent mechanical and electrochemical properties, with very low porosity of 0.26 4-0.07% and extraordinary fracture toughness of 5.58 4-0.51 MPa.m1/2. Moreover, the CE resistance of micro-nano coating is enhanced above 50% than conventional coating at the steady CE period in 3.5 wt % NaC1 solution. The superior CE resistance of micro- nano WC-10Co4Cr coating may originate from the unique micro-nano structure and properties, which can effectively obstruct the formation and propagation of CE crack. Thus,a new method is proposed to enhance the CE resistance of WC-10Co4Cr coating by manipulating the microstructure.

Influence of Interfacial Diffusion on Mechanical Property of Vacuum Fusion Sinter (VFS) WC-Co Composite Coating

The WC-Co composite coatings bonded tightly to steel substrate have been made by vacuum fusion sinter （VFS）. The concentration distribution of some components were measured by the electron probe, and the microstructure and morphology of VFS coatings were observed and analyzed by SEM, X-ray diffractometer and microhardness tester. Diffusion coefficient of every element was calculated by using the experimental results. The influence of the interracial diffusion on the microstructure, Vickers hardness and interracial bond strength of the VFS coatings was studied in detail. The experimental results show that there is a metallurgical bond area between the VFS WC-Co coatings and the steel substrate. The VFS coatings are characterized by the gradient hardness of the interface and the high bond strength to the steel substate, both of which are beneficial to the improvement of the wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

Tribological Behavior of Thermally Sprayed WC Coatings under Water Lubrication

Thermally sprayed coatings have been used in various fields of industry for enhancing surface characteristics of materials and extending their service life. The contact surface of some mechanical equipment such as the fine pulverization equipment which is used in the woody biomass production process is required to have wear resistance in the water environment. Thermally sprayed coatings would be a good candidate to improve surface wear resistance under water lubrication. The objective of this study was to evaluate the tribological performance of thermally sprayed coatings under water lubrication. Thermally sprayed coatings which were classified into WC, WB and Ni spraying of three categories were compared with water-lubricated sliding test at a sliding velocity of 0.02 m/s and mean pressure of p0 = 10 MPa with a ring-on-disk apparatus. Thermally sprayed coatings showed comparatively high friction coefficient and well wear resistance under water lubrication. WC contained coatings showed better wear resistance than WB and Ni coatings. Thermally sprayed coatings showed obviously different mechanical properties and tribological behaviors, and the effect of wettability and hardness on tribological characteristics was discussed under water lubrication. Friction coefficient increased as the surface contact angle of thermally sprayed coatings increased. The wear rate decreased as the surface hardness of thermally sprayed coatings increased. Wear resistance of thermally sprayed coatings was excellent under water lubrication. WC contained coatings showed lower wear rate than WB and Ni coatings. WC-14CoCr coating showed the lowest wear rate.

Microstructure and Properties Characterization of WC-Co-Cr Thermal Spray Coatings

WC-Co-Cr coatings are widely employed due to their improved wear resistance and mechanical properties, however, the properties and performance of these coatings are compromised by the processing parameters of each spraying technique. Therefore, this study is aimed to evaluate and determine the effect of the deposition parameters on the properties and microstructural characteristics of WC-Co-Cr coatings using a more economical thermal spray technique. In particular, the influence of flame spray parameters on the microstructure, crystal structure, hardness, and sliding wear resistance of WC- Co-Cr coatings was examined. Two parameters were considered: Type of flame (reducing, neutral and oxidizing), and the spray torch nozzle exit area. Results indicated that WC particles undergo considerable degree of decarburization and dissolution during spraying, showing substantial amounts of W2C, W, and Co3W3C, for all the considered conditions. However, the extent of phase transformation depended largely on the flame chemistry. The microstructure of the coatings was mainly affected by the spray nozzle. Regarding the sliding wear behavior, the coatings with uniform distribution of hard particles provided the best wear resistance. The decomposition of WC into W2C phase seems to have meaningless significance in the mass loss, nevertheless, the WC phase transformation to metallic tungsten and η-phase (Co3W3C) produce higher wear rates due to deficiency of carbide particles and embrittlement of the binder phase which induces cracking and delamination of the splats.

Oxidation behavior of Fe40Al-xWC composite coatings obtained by high-velocity oxygen fuel thermal spray

The Fe40Al-xWC(x=0,10,12,15)coatings with dense structure were successfully deposited by high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF)spraying of a mixture of Fe,Al and WC powders.The objective of the present work is to provide insight into the oxidation behavior of the as-deposited coatings at 650℃under 0.1 MPa flowing pure O2.The present results show differences in the oxidation behavior of Fe40Al coating and Fe40Al-xWC composite coatings.The irregular Fe2O3 layer is seen on the top surface of the composite coatings.Fe40Al coating and Fe40Al-15WC composite coating both suffer a catastrophic corrosion due to the formation of a porous structure during 24 h of oxidation.However,Fe40Al-10WC and Fe40Al-12WC composite coatings show a good oxidation resistance behavior due to their dense structure.

WC-M coating to improve resistance of hydraulic turbines to cavitation erosion and abrasion

WC M hard faced ceramic coating was made on the substrate of steel by means of high velocity oxygen fuel flame (HVOF) thermal spraying. The resistance of this coating to cavitation erosion and abrasion (CEA) is about 2.5 times higher than that of 188 stainless steel, and is about 1.5 times higher than that of Stellite alloy (CoCrWC) made in America. When this coating were applied to the hydraulic power stations with more silt content in the flow water, which reaches 50 kg/m 3, the resistance of above mentioned coating to CEA was about 2 times to that of NiCr alloy coating, and is about 45 times to that of OCr13Ni4Mo stainless steel. In addition, the micro hardness, microstructures and electron probe analyzing of the WC M coating are all discussed.

Friction and Wear Properties of High-velocity Oxygen Fuel Sprayed WC-17Co Coating under Rotational Fretting Conditions

Rotational fretting which exist in many engineering applications has incurred enormous economic loss. Thus, accessible methods are urgently needed to alleviate or eliminate damage by rotational fretting. Surface engineering is an effective approach that is successfully adopted to enhance the ability of components to resist the fretting damage. In this paper, using a high-velocity oxygen fuel sprayed（HVOF） technique WC-17 Co coating is deposited on an LZ50 steel surface to study its properties through Vickers hardness testing, scanning electric microscope（SEM）, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy（EDX）, and X-ray diffractrometry（XRD）. Rotational fretting wear tests are conducted under normal load varied from 10 N to 50 N, and angular displacement amplitudes vary from 0.125° to 1°. Wear scars are examined using SEM, EDX, optical microscopy（OM）, and surface topography. The experimental results reveal that the WC-17 Co coating adjusted the boundary between the partial slip regime（PSR） and the slip regime（SR） to the direction of smaller amplitude displacement. As a result, the coefficients of friction are consistently lower than the substrate＇s coefficients of friction both in the PSR and SR. The damage to the coating in the PSR is very slight. In the SR, the coating exhibits higher debris removal efficiency and load-carrying capacity. The bulge is not found for the coating due to the coating＇s higher hardness to restrain plastic flow. This research could provide experimental bases for promoting industrial application of WC-17 Co coating in prevention of rotational fretting wear.

纳米结构金属陶瓷(n-WC/Co)涂层材料精密磨削的试验研究

本文对纳米结构金属陶瓷(n—WC/Co)涂层材料在金刚石砂轮精密磨削过程中的磨削力进行了较详细的试验研究。对常规结构金属陶瓷(c—WC/Co)和n—WC/Co涂层材料的磨削力作了对比磨削试验,分析了磨削工艺参数如砂轮磨削深度、工件进给速度、金刚石砂轮结合剂类型和磨粒尺寸以及被磨试件材料特性等对磨削力的影响,结合被磨试件表面的扫描电镜(SEM)的观察,分析了n—WC/Co涂层材料磨削的材料去除机理。研究结果表明:在相同磨削条件下,纳米结构陶瓷涂层的磨削力始终高于常规结构陶瓷涂层的磨削力;在其它磨削条件相同的情况下,用金属结合剂砂轮磨削工件所需的磨削力要比树脂结合剂砂轮、陶瓷结合剂砂轮所需的磨削力大些,磨粒尺寸小的砂轮磨削工件所需的总磨削力要比磨粒尺寸大的砂轮所需的磨削力大些,磨削力随砂轮磨削深度、工件进给速度的增加而增大;一般情况下,n—WC/Co涂层材料精密磨削过程的材料去除机理中,占主导方式的是塑性成形的材料去除方式。

纳米结构陶瓷(n-WC/12Co)涂层材料精密磨削的试验研究

对纳米结构陶瓷 ( n- WC/1 2 Co)涂层材料在金刚石砂轮精密磨削过程中的磨削力进行了较详细的试验研究 ,对常规结构陶瓷 ( c- WC/1 2 Co)和 n- WC/1 2 Co涂层材料的磨削力作了对比磨削试验 .分析了磨削工艺参数如砂轮磨削深度、工件进给速度、金刚石砂轮粘结剂类型和磨粒尺寸以及被磨试件材料特性等对磨削力的影响 .结合被磨试件表面的扫描电镜 ( SEM)的观察 ,分析了 n- WC/1 2

n-WC-Al_2O_3/Ni-P复合电刷镀层的电接触强化及其耐磨性能

为提高镀层的性能以及与基体的结合力,利用高能球磨技术制备出n-WC-Al_2O_3新型复合粉末,再通过纳米电刷镀技术将n-WC-Al_2O_3和Ni-P镀层共同沉积在40Cr基体表面,然后利用电接触强化技术对n-WC-Al_2O_3/Ni-P复合镀层进行再次强化。采用光学显微镜、场发射电镜、热震试验和滚动磨损试验机等对电接触强化前后复合镀层截面、与基体的结合强度以及磨损表面的微观形貌和复合镀层的耐磨性进行了分析。结果显示,经电接触强化后的n-WC-Al_2O_3/Ni-P复合镀层更加致密,与基体结合形式由机械结合变为冶金结合。未经电接触强化的复合镀层的4 h滚动磨损质量损失为815 mg,而经电接触后的4 h滚动磨损质量损失为502 mg,可见电接触强化处理使得复合镀层的耐磨性得到了明显提高。

PDC纤维微刃刀具精密切削n-WC/12Co涂层的试验研究

基于YAG激光切割方法制备了截面尺寸为10mm×0.6mm×0.3mm的聚晶金刚石复合片(polycrystalline diamond compacts,PDC)纤维,进行了纳米碳化钨(n-WC/12Co)涂层的PDC纤维精密切削加工,纤维切削深度为微米级,切削前角分别为-30°和0°。开展了PDC纤维切削加工和金刚石砂轮(SD80N100B、SD600N100V)磨削加工的比较分析,采用Kistler测力仪对切削力进行了在线测量。基于扫描电镜对n-WC/12Co涂层加工表面形貌的观察分析,发现0°前角的PDC纤维切削加工能获得比SD600N100V金刚石砂轮磨削更好的表面形貌,-30°前角的PDC纤维切削加工与金刚石砂轮磨削加工所获得的试件的表面形貌相似,当切削深度较大时,加工表面存在碎粒状损伤形貌。基于n-WC/12Co涂层的物理与力学性能,探讨了PDC纤维切削加工机理。

等离子熔覆高耐磨WC-TiC复合增强涂层研究

利用等离子熔覆技术制备WC和TiC复合增强的镍基涂层,通过XRD、SEM和EDS等分析测试方法对涂层的物相组成、显微结构和摩擦磨损性能进行了研究。结果表明,基于WC、TiC和Ni60的比重互补,可以获得碳化物增强颗粒在上下部弥散均匀分布的WC-TiC/Ni涂层;WC和TiC在等离子熔覆高温熔池中均发生部分溶解,分解产生的W、Ti和C原位反应生成(Ti,W)C,通过异质形核和自发形核两种析出长大方式,分别形成核壳状和规则颗粒状的结晶形貌。WC-TiC/Ni涂层能起到明显的降低摩擦、减少磨损的作用,但其摩擦磨损性能受WC与TiC配比的影响,在两者重量总和为40%、比例为1∶1时,涂层的耐磨损性能最佳,磨损体积仅为基材的13.2%。