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Microstructure, Fracture Behavior, and Mechanical and Frictional Properties of Ti(C_0.7N_0.3)-Based Cermets Containing Graphene

Authors: Lei Liang, Qiwen Zheng, Tianen Yang, Xianke Shi, Ji Xiong

Published in: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance | Issue 9/2022

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Multilayer graphene as an extra carbon source was introduced into a Ti(C_0.7N_0.3)-based cermet, and the microstructure, fracture performance, and mechanical and frictional properties of the cermet were investigated in the current work. The results suggested that the number of undissolved Ti(C_0.7N_0.3) phases (dark cores) was reduced in the microstructure, while the (Ti, W, Mo) (C, N) solid solutions with more W and Mo but less Ti (bright cores) increased as the graphene content increased. Moreover, the ratio of the rim ((Ti, W, Mo) (C,N) solid solutions) thickness to the undissolved Ti(C_0.7N_0.3) core size gradually increased. Some high-carbon areas were found among (Ti, W, Mo) (C, N) solid solution rims when no less than 1.5 wt.% graphene was added, and it was finally confirmed that these high-carbon areas contained more graphene. When 0.75 wt.% graphene was added, the cermet with a moderate rim thickness and small dark cores had the highest flexure strength and hardness. The cermet containing excessive graphene had a high-volume fraction of high-carbon areas, and cracks propagated easily through these areas, leading to lower fracture toughness. The appropriate addition of graphene can reduce the friction coefficient and wear rate of Ti(C_0.7N_0.3)-based cermets at high temperatures.

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Title: Microstructure, Fracture Behavior, and Mechanical and Frictional Properties of Ti(C0.7N0.3)-Based Cermets Containing Graphene
Authors: Lei Liang
Qiwen Zheng
Tianen Yang
Xianke Shi
Ji Xiong
Publication date: 22-03-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance / Issue 9/2022
Print ISSN: 1059-9495
Electronic ISSN: 1544-1024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-022-06786-5

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