Mechanical properties of heterogeneous-structure wear-resistant high-chromium powder materials

Studies have been made on the effects of the production technology and composition of the initial material on the microstructure and some properties of powder materials having high chromium contents, which have heterogeneous structures. The materials were prepared from mixtures of iron powder and finely divided chromium and chromium carbide Cr3C2. The materials have a high wear resistance and also good mechanical characteristics and high resistance to corrosion in fresh water and sea water.