Machines. Technologies. Materials.
Vol. 19 (2025), Issue 8, pg(s) 306-309

MATERIALS

The Influence of Heat Treatment on Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of High- Chromium White Cast Irons Modified by Titanium and Boron

  • 1 University of Montenegro, Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology
  • 2 University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy

Abstract

The effect of individual additions of Ti and B into high chromium white cast irons (HCWCIs) on the structure, corrosion and selected mechanical properties was investigated. Two different heat treatments were applied, high-temperature treatment at 960 oC/1h, and subcritical treatment at 550 oC/4 h. The microstructure was investigated by OM and SEM; compositions of matrix and carbides were analyzed by EDS. Mechanical behavior of HCWCIs was analyzed by measuring hardness, toughness, abrasive/wear resistance and resistance to repeated impacts. Corrosion behavior was evaluated electrochemically, by linear and Tafel polarization methods in 0,1M NaCl solution. The properties of the modified HCWCIs were compared with the properties of the base unmodified HCWCI alloy (ASTM A532-IIE).

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