Abstract
Surface metal matrix composites (MMCs) were laser-fabricated on stainless steel S31603 using Co-WC and Ni-WC powders. The cavitation erosion resistance was significantly increased, by up to a factor of 45. The results are explained in terms of the stacking-fault energy, martensitic transformability and hardness of the matrix, and the role of the ceramic particles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 969-974 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2002 |
Keywords
- Cavitation erosion
- Co-WC
- Laser processing
- Ni-WC
- Stainless steel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering