Microstructure and Properties of Fe Base Coatings Reinforced by In Situ TiC Particles Using Plasma Jet Surface Metallurgy
By plasma jet surface metallurgy, the thick composite coatings reinforced by in-situ TiC were produced on low carbon steel. Composition, microstructures and performance were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-hardness tester and wear tester. The results showed that the excellent bonding between the coating and the carbon steel substrate was achieved by strong metallurgical interface. The microstructure of the coating is mainly composed of γ-(Fe, Ni) dendrite, M23C6, CrB and in-situ synthesized TiC ceramic particle. Because of the particulate reinforcement, the dispersion strengthening, refinement strengthening, micro-hardness and wear resistant of Fe-based coating can be enhanced.