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Effect of microstructure on the abrasive wear properties of infiltrated tungsten alloys
Effect of microstructure on the abrasive wear properties of infiltrated tungsten alloys
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2002
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Caceres P.G.
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Elsevier
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Abstract
Tungsten-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) were produced by compacting tungsten powder followed by infiltration with liquid 56Cu–43Zn–1Sn and 60Cu–40Ag. It was found that higher tungsten contents were associated with improved wear resistance. This effect, however, is small compared to the effect of different infiltrant alloys.
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The author gratefully acknowledges Engr. Guil-lermo Weston of Boyles Brothers Diamantina for hismaterial and technical support and cooperation withthe experiments. The financial support of the ConsejoNacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONCYTEC) andthe Direccion Academica de Investigacion of thePontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru is alsogratefully acknowledged.
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Wear resistance,
Abrasion,
Metallic matrix composites,
Metallographic microstructure,
Wear of materials,
Ductile homogeneous solids,
Tungsten alloys