Fixed and Variable Temperature Super-Solidus Liquid Phase Sintering of High Chromium Cast Iron with 25 Wt.%CR and Its Microstructure

Abstract

A variable temperature super-solidus liquid phase sintering (SLPS) technique is employed in fabrication of high chromium cast iron (HCCI) with 25wt.%Cr to extend its sintering temperature window. Its microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and abrasive wear behavior are investigated systemically. The results indicate that the variable temperature SLPS can obtain samples with full density plus fine and uniformly distributed carbide particles, and its carbide volume fraction is increased by 4~5% in comparison with the fixed temperature SLPSed one. Meanwhile, its bending strength and impact toughness can be raised by 8.0% and 16.7%, respectively. Finally, the sintering temperature window for variable temperature SLPS of HCCI is extended by 12 °C, reaching 27 °C.