Ceramic metal composite approach for the advanced Hadfield steel

Abstract

Abstract This work is aiming at attaining the highest wear abrasion resistance of Hadfield steel, through using ceramic metal matrix approach. The metal matrix composite structure was attained through using honey comb method. Then, microstructure observations, wear abrasion resistance of the metal matrix composite structure were well tracked by using optical microscope, SEM, XRD, and wear test. Comparing with the reference Hadfield steel, it was found that wear abrasion resistance has been multiplied through using ceramic metal matrix composite structure, adding to the great enhancement of strain hardening property. These results refer to the possibility of using this new technique for producing the crusher components to be applied under severe mining conditions.