Nickel-based alloy IN 625 is used to protect components of aircrafts, power generation and oil refinery due to an association of toughness

This work assessed Ni-based C276 alloy coatings by PTA with different degree of interaction with AISI 316L and API 5L X70 steel substrates. Track geometry, dilution and microstructure of coatings were evaluated by optical, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Properties were evaluated by hardness and wear tests. Microstructure exhibited austenite Ni-FCC dendrites and interdendrictic regions containing carbides. Dilution from 4,9 to 25,4% for coatings on API 5L X70 leaded to hardness ranging from 283 to 243 HV 0,5 . Otherwise, dilution between 22,3 and 41,5% for coatings on AISI 316L induced hardness from 267 to 225 HV 0,5 . Higher interaction with the substrate leaded to 19,8% increase of mass loss rate on API 5L X70 coatings. The slight difference for coatings properties deposited on different substrates indicated that the degree of interaction was the most significant factor.

Laser power influences the range of dilution with the substrate and thus, the microstructure and properties of the coatings. This work evaluated the effect of laser power on the dilution, microstructure, hardness and wear behavior of Hastelloy C276 TM alloy coatings deposited on AISI 304L stainless steel and GGG40 ductile iron. The microstructure was comprised of γ (Ni-FCC) dendrites and molybdenum-rich interdendritic regions containing carbides. The coatings showed similar second phase nature and fraction and equivalent hardness and wear behavior for the lowest laser power condition. Otherwise, higher power on 304L induced to a lower fraction of blocky-like M 23 C 6 /MC carbides; whilst on GGG40 led to a higher fraction of a predominantly lamellar M 6 C type carbide. Largely diluted coatings on ductile iron entailed differences in the strengthening mechanisms which led to higher hardness and lower wear rate. Moreover, wear tracks showed surface oxidation which in turn negatively influenced the performance of specimens with low dilution on both substrates. On the other way, with high dilution, this feature was only observed on stainless steel.

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Wear performance as well as the low toughness of CoCrMoSi alloys is associated with the presence of Laves phase. In light of this, alloying elements have been altered in order to reduce the brittleness of newly-cast alloys. This study evaluated coatings by Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) with different interactions with the AISI 316L substrate. The higher the dilution, it was hypothesized, the higher Iron, Chromium and Nickel contents proceeding from substrate and, therefore, the lower hard Laves phase fraction. Coatings were characterized by light and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Vickers hardness. Wear behavior was assessed by pin-on-disc and ball-on-flat tests. Laves phase and Cobalt solid solution eutectic lamellar microstructure was observed for coating processed with 120A (18% dilution). The chemical composition was displaced to hypoeutectic, showing Cobalt solid solution dendrites and interdendrictic eutectic lamellar for the coatings processed with higher current intensity (150 / 180A), due to the higher interaction with the substrate (26 / 38% dilution). Dilution increased with the deposition current, causing hardness to decrease from 702 -526 HV 0.5 . Wear mass loss rate increased by up to 41.7% and friction coefficient (μ) ranged from 0.45 -1.06 as the chemical composition changed. Key-words:CoMoCrSi alloy; Plasma transferred arc; Dilution; Microstructure; Wear behavior. Influência do Processamento sobre a Microestrutura e Propriedades de Revestimentos da liga CoCrMoSi por PTAResumo: O desempenho em desgaste e a tenacidade das ligas CoCrMoSi estão associados à presença de fase de Laves. Neste sentido, o teor de elementos de liga vem sendo alterado para reduzir a fragilidade em algumas ligas recentemente propostas. O presente estudo avaliou revestimentos por Plasma com Arco Transferido (PTA) para diferentes graus de interação com o substrato de aço AISI 316L. Por hipótese, uma maior diluição promoverá maior teor de ferro, cromo e níquel oriundos do substrato e, portanto, uma menor fração de fase dura de Laves. Os revestimentos foram caracterizados por microscopia ótica e eletrônica e varredura, difração de raios-X e dureza Vickers. O comportamento em desgaste foi avaliado a partir de ensaios tipo pino sobre disco e esfera sobre superfície plana. Microestrutura eutética lamelar composta por fase Laves e solução sólida em Cobalto foi observada para a deposição com corrente de 120 A (18% diluição). A composição química foi deslocada para hipoeutética, mostrando dendritas de solução sólida em Cobalto e região eutética lamelar para os revestimentos depositados com correntes de 150 e 180 A (26 e 38% diluição). A diluição aumentou com a corrente e deposição, levando à redução na dureza de 702 -526 HV 0.5 . A taxa de perda de massa em desgaste aumentou em 41.7% enquanto o coeficiente de atrito (μ) variou entre 0.45 -1.06 à medida que a composição química foi alterada.Palavras-Chave: Liga CoMoCrSi; Plasma com arco transferido; Diluição; Microestrutura; Comportamento em desgaste.

CoCrMoSi alloys microstructure is affected by processing and their properties have been associated with the high volume fraction of Laves phase. However, not much has been reported on the effect of structure refinement and morphology on the properties of these alloys. This paper evaluates a CoCrMoSi alloy processed by centrifugal casting and Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) hardfacing, aiming to understand the correlation between microstructure and properties at room temperature in the as-processed condition and following exposure at 600 °C. Characterization was carried out using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, hardness and wear tests. The cooling rates associated with each of the processing techniques used account for the developed microstructures and associated hardness, a 626 HV 0,5 cast alloy and 649 HV 0,5 deposited alloy, the former exhibiting a coarser microstructure. Wear behavior was determined by the dispersion of solid solution areas in the microstructure and as a consequence temperature exposure aggravated the poorer wear resistance of the cast alloy. The finer phase dispersion formed in coatings overlapped the deleterious effects of dilution and account for the stable wear behavior after temperature exposure.

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