Abstract
In the present study, the microstructure development and properties of the starting Fe-B-C powders for plasma spraying fabricated by dispersing a consumable rotating rod were investigated as functions of alloying elements additions. These powders were prepared in the following compositional ranges: B (10…14 wt.%), C (0.01…0.5 wt.%), Me (0…5.0 wt.%), where Me – Cr, V, Mo or Nb, balance Fe. Structural properties were characterized by etallography, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Mechanical properties of the powders were measured by a Vickers indenter. Compression strength, oxidation resistance, and melting temperature were also determined. Chromium or vanadium were found to dissolve completely in Fe2(B, C) and Fe(B, C) constituent phases of the Fe-B-C powders replacing iron and forming substitutional solid solutions. By entering into the iron borides structure, these alloying elements improve ductility and oxidation resistance but lower melting temperature and hardness of the powders. Molybdenum or niobium were mainly found in secondary phases such as Mo2B, Mo2(B, C) or NbB2 at the Fe2(B, C) boundaries. As a result, these alloying elements enhance hardness, oxidation resistance and melting temperature of the powders.
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