Abstract

Using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and density measurements, we have studied the effect of WC particle size (20 to 150 nm) on the optimal sintering temperature of the WC-8 wt % Co alloy and the effect of sintering temperature (800–1600°C) on its phase composition, density, and microhardness. The results indicate that, during sintering of the starting powder mixture, the first to form is the ternary carbide phase Co6W6C. At sintering temperatures of 1100°C and above, this phase reacts with carbon to form Co3W3C. Sintering above 1000°C leads to the formation of a cubic solid solution of tungsten carbide in cobalt, β-Co〈WC〉, along with the ternary carbide phases. The density and microhardness of the alloy have been measured as functions of sintering temperature. The use of WC nanopowder has been shown to reduce the optimal sintering temperature of the WC-Co alloy by about 100°C.

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