Cavitation erosion resistance of stainless steel laser-clad with WC-reinforced MMC

F. T. Cheng, C. T. Kwok, Hau Chung Man

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)969-974
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume57
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 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

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