Study on the structure and properties of high chromium white cast iron and its tempering standard

Abstract

The structure and properties of high chromium white cast iron in different treatment states were studied. Using X-ray diffraction method, observing their metallograph and measuring their microhardness, the phases involved in the iron were determined. The notch toughness, macrohardness and the fractograph of the samples are compared and their performance was determined, which mainly depends on the matrix structure. Relatively good comprehensive properties can be obtained in the tempering state. Improvements have been made on the commonly used tempering standard. Tempering for a short period at low temperature can improve the materials’ service performance obviously.

Keywords

high chromium white cast iron / structure / property / performance / tempering

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