Functionally Graded Nano Hardmetal Materials Made by Spark Plasma Sintering Technology

Abstract

The properties of nano WC/Co hardmetals prepared by different Spark Plasma Sintering processes were measured. A 4-layer Functionally Graded Materials (FGM) was also obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering technology (SPS), starting from powders of nano WC/10%Co, nano WC/12%Co, micro WC/15%Co and stainless steel disk. The other 3-layer FGM was made from powders of nano 21%Al2O3/ZrO2, nickel and stainless steel. The SPS processing led to FGM free of internal stress, which was measured using Vickers indentations.