Effect of La on microstructure and properties of niobiumized layer on H13 steel

doi:10.13251/j.issn.0254-6051.2023.05.016

Abstract

Abstract: Effect of La content on microstructure and tribological properties of niobium carbide infiltration layer on H13 steel prepared by solid powder embedding method and niobiumizing agent with La addition was studied by means of optical microscope, scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectrometer and X-ray diffractometer. The results show that under different La content (0%-5%) conditions, the infiltration layer on the 3H13 steel is mainly composed of NbC. The addition of appropriate amount of La is beneficial for improving the density, hardness and tribological properties of the infiltration layer. With the increase of La content, the microhardness of the infiltration layer first increases and then decreases. When the La content is 3%, the microstructure of the infiltration layer is uniform and dense, with thickness of 7-9 μm and higher hardness (1669 HV0.2). Under corresponding friction conditions, as the La content increases, the average friction coefficient of the infiltration layer decreases first and then increases, and the wear resistance is the best when the rare earth La content is 3%.

Key words: La, niobiumized layer, microstructure, friction and wear property

CLC Number:

TG115

Tan Shenlu, Zhang Yue, Zhang Mengjiu, Xie Aijun, Shang Jian. Effect of La on microstructure and properties of niobiumized layer on H13 steel[J]. Heat Treatment of Metals, 2023, 48(5): 98-103.

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