In this study, WC-Co-TiC/304 stainless steel composites were successfully prepared by compression at room temperature and vacuum sintering in a special mold. Through analysis and comparison of the microstructure, density, and particle size of WC-Co-T...
The fabrication of WC-based cemented carbides faced challenges including inhomogeneous composition and grain coarsening. To solve these problems, WC–Co cemented carbides were fabricated via spark plasma sintering (SPS) using core–shell WC...
Pneumatic conveying pipe is an important part of the coal industry. Its working environment is harsh, and it is mainly affected by serious wear and corrosion, which affects its operating life. Studying a method of strengthening the pipe wall of pneum...
The purpose of this work is to investigate the effect of the WC content on the surface characteristics and nanoindentation behaviors of WC/Ni-based composite laser-clad coatings. Four NiCrSiBC coatings with WC wt% of 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60%, respectiv...
In this paper, the influences of Cr3C2/VC content on WC grain size, WC grain shape and mechanical properties of WC–6 wt. % Co cemented carbides were investigated. The results showed that the grain size first rapidly decreased and then slightly decrea...
As a crucial component of cemented carbide, the binder phase exerts a profound influence on its microstructure and mechanical properties. In this study, ultrafine-grained WC-10CoNiFe and WC-10Co cemented carbides, with grain sizes ranging from 0.25 t...
To address the issue that the insufficient surface hardness and wear resistance of ductile iron under harsh working conditions are likely to lead to early failure, using a cladding layer with dual hard phases is an effective method to improve the sur...
With the continuous increase in the manufacturing cost of conventional WC-Co cemented carbides, the development of low-cost, high-performance cobalt-free or low-cobalt cemented carbides has become a research hotspot in the industry. In this study, co...
The electrochemical corrosion resistance of nanostructured hardmetals with grain sizes dWC < 200 nm was researched concerning Co content and the chemical nature of the Co binder. Fully dense nanostructured hardmetals with the addition of grain gro...
Cobalt-based alloy coatings and WC-Co-based ceramic–metal (cermet) coatings have been widely used because of their desirable mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. In this work, the influence of Co content on the microstructure, mechan...
To improve the corrosion resistance of 316L substrate and lengthen its useful life in marine environments, Ni-based/WC/Y2O3 cladding layers with different Y2O3 contents were fabricated on 316L stainless steel using laser cladding technology. The infl...
To extend the safety service life of aviation TC4 alloy, the composite coatings of TC4 + Ni-MoS2 + WC + xY2O3 (x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 wt.%) were prepared on TC4 by coaxial powder feeding laser cladding technology. The results showed that all the coatings...
Cement is widely used in marine concrete, and its resistance to chloride ion corrosion has been widely considered. In this paper, based on a laboratory test, the influence of different hydrostatic pressures, coarse aggregate contents and w/c ratios o...
In this study, a BTG–15kW high-frequency induction heater was utilized to fabricate composite coatings of Ni-WC-CeO2 with varying CeO2 content on the surface of ASTM A36 steel substrates via induction cladding. The effects of CeO2 content on th...
Addressing the issue of cracking in laser-cladding Ni-based composite coatings with WC particles, this study explored an approach to fabricating a crack-free coating by incorporating ZrW2O8 powder. The influence of varying ZrW2O8 contents on the crac...
This paper presents research on the effects of the addition of various contents of graphene oxide and sintering temperature on the mechanical, tribological, and electrical characteristics of WC-ZrO2 composites. Wet processing and spark plasma sinteri...
Leaf area index (LAI) and water content (WC) in the root zone are two major hydro-meteorological parameters that exhibit a dominant control on water, energy and carbon fluxes, and are therefore important for any regional eco-hydrological or climatolo...
In this paper, SiCp aluminium matrix composites were used as the matrix, and AlSi10Mg powder, which has a relatively similar coefficient of thermal expansion to that of the matrix, was used to prepare laser cladding Al-based coatings. The results sho...
During the service process of the mechanized fishing boat, its low carbon steel hull and parts are extremely susceptible to Cl− erosion and seawater scouring, which cause a decrease in strength and lead to failure. To increase its service life...
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) into synthesis gas (CO + H2) is one of the most important chemical reactions for industrial hydrogen production. It also enables the synthesis of hydrocarbons (liquid fuels) and other valuable products, providing an eff...
Laser cladding technology is used to fabricate CoCrFeNi HEA/WC composite coatings with different mass fractions of WC on the surface of 316L stainless steel. The microstructures of HEA/WC composite coatings were analyzed by combining multiple charact...
To explore the Co/Cr ratio impact on the high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF)-sprayed WC-Co-Cr coatings microstructure and performances, three kinds of WC-Co-Cr coatings, namely WC-4Co-10Cr, WC-7Co-7Cr, and WC-10Co-4Cr, were prepared by using a high-velo...
The additive manufacturing technique performed via laser powder bed fusion has matured as a technology for manufacturing cemented carbide parts. The parts are built by additive consolidation of thin layers of a WC and Co mixture using a laser, depend...
While the addition of WC increases the hardness and wear resistance of coatings, an excessive WC content can also induce crack initiation and propagation, increasing brittleness and leading to premature failure. Therefore, in this study, WC particles...
This paper provides a comparative evaluation of the mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and gamma-ray shielding performance of four different types of tungsten carbide (WC)-NiCr coatings deposited on cold-rolled steel surfaces, which are use...
Ni60/WC composite coatings reinforced with various WC contents were fabricated on 45 steels via high-speed laser cladding. First-principles calculations were adopted to investigate the interfacial characteristics between Ni and WC. The microstructure...
In order to enhance the performance of 20# steel, this study successfully fabricated AlCoCrFeNi high-entropy alloy coatings with different WC contents (x = 0, 10, 20, 30 wt%) on its surface using plasma cladding technology. The effects of WC content...
The composite materials are used on an increasingly large scale in top fields, such as the automotive, aerospace, and nuclear industries, due to the combination of the specific properties of the composite components. Invar/WC nanocrystalline composit...
To improve the mechanical properties of a TC4 surface, TC4 + Ni-MoS2 + xWC (x = 5%, 10% and 15% wt.%) composite coatings were prepared by the coaxial feeding laser cladding technique, and the effect of the WC content on the microstructure and tribolo...
TiC0.7N0.3-HfC-WC-Ni-Mo cermet tool materials were fabricated by hot pressing technology at 1450 °C. The effects of WC (tungsten carbide) content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of TiC0.7N0.3-HfC-WC-Ni-Mo cermet tool materials wer...
The Fe-based composite coating reinforced with WC has broad application in critical components of the steel metallurgy industry. However, the effect of WC content on the microstructure and, thus, comprehensive mechanical performance of these coatings...
In this study, graded cemented carbide layers were fabricated using Laser Powder-Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED) to investigate the effects of laser input energy and WC content on crack formation, compositional distribution, and hardness. Two-lay...
This study prepared resistant starch (RS) from waxy corn starch and normal corn starch and analyzed the effects of its molecular and microstructural characteristics on RS content. The RS content of waxy corn resistant starch (RS-WCS) was highest at 5...
Interfaces between alloys simulating binders in WC-Co cemented carbides and tungsten carbide were examined on the micro-, nano-, and atomic-scale. The precipitation of fine WC grains and η-phase occurs at the interface of the alloy with the low carbo...
In recent years, the field of bionic engineering has advanced at a remarkable pace. Numerous engineering challenges have been addressed through inspiration drawn from biological organisms in nature. In this paper, laser cladding was employed to fabri...
Tungsten carbide-cobalt (WC-Co) alloys have various mechanical properties according to their Co content and manufacturing method. High-strength materials such as WC-Co alloys are usually manufactured using various sintering methods. In this study, WC...
In recent years, high entropy alloy (HEA) matrix composites have undergone rapid development. In this work, the effects of different WC contents (10 wt.%, 20 wt.%, and 30 wt.%) on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and wear resistance of FeCo...
Few studies of frost heave mechanisms have considered multifactor interactions, particularly in unsaturated saline soils typical of northeastern China. We collected soil samples in western Jijin Province and assessed their potential frost heave behav...
We conducted a four-year cutting experiment on herbage yield, with three years focused on testing the effect of perennial ryegrass (PR) cultivars ‘Elena DS’, ‘Raminta’, and ‘Verseka’, along with a cultivar mixture...
This article presents a comparative study of WC and CrC coatings deposited by the plasma-enhanced chemical vapor method using the hexacarbonyls of W and Cr as precursors. The measured thicknesses of the WC and CrC coatings are equal to ca. 1.5 µ...
In this study, corrosion-resistant AA5083—BN/WC composites were developed for tribological applications through adequate control of the reinforcement content (WC and BN) in the matrix (AA5083 alloy). The effects of 6% and 12% tungsten carbide (...
CoNiFeCr high entropy alloy (HEA) was used as a binder in cemented carbides for developing a new high-performance binder. The microstructure of WC-HEA cemented carbides with different binder components and carbon contents was subsequently studied. It...
To realize the remanufacturing of cast iron components, a WC-reinforced Fe-based composite powder was designed, and the WC/Fe-based composite coating was deposited on the HT250 substrate by laser cladding. The melting and dissolution mechanism of WC...
This study investigates the sintering behaviour and properties of WC-based composites in which WC was mixed with W5vol%Ni in concentrations of 10vol% and 20vol%. Colloidal processing in water and spark plasma sintering were employed to disperse the W...
Ni60-WC coatings with different WC contents on the bucket tooth substrates were pre- pared using laser cladding technology. Their abrasive wear properties were assessed using the dry sand rubber wheel test system. The substrate and the hard-facing la...
Weakly cemented rocks have a loose structure, poor mechanical properties, and soften and disintegrate upon contact with water. Mining operations cause damage and ruptures to rocks under cyclic loading and unloading, leading to serious disasters. This...
To enhance the wear resistance of nickel-based high-temperature alloys, IN718/WC composites were prepared via selective laser melting (SLM). The optimal molding process parameters of IN718/WC composites were determined using a combination of experime...
Water-quenched copper slag (WCS) modified with alumina (Al2O3) has been proven as a cement substitute; however, the effect of Al2O3 on structural properties of WCS related to pozzolanic activity has not been well investigated. The structural properti...
Sisal-fiber-reinforced composites have garnered significant attention across various industries owing to their favorable attributes, including cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and lightweight characteristics. Nevertheless, the need to enhance th...
In this study, we investigated the electrochemical corrosion behavior and mechanisms of FeCrNi/WC alloys with varying contents of CTC-S (spherical WC) and CTC-A (angular WC) in a 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution, addressing the corrosion resistance requirement...
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