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Effect of TiCr Mass Fraction on Microstructure and Electrochemical Performance of Laser Cladded Ni-30%WC Coatings on S136 Steel

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Ni-30%WC coatings with the TiCr mass fractions of 3%, 6% and 9% were prepared on S136 steel by laser cladding, and the effects of TiCr mass fraction on the microstructure and electrochemical performance of obtained coatings were analyzed using an ultra-depth of field microscope and electrochemical workstation, respectively. The results show that the electrochemical performance of Ni-30%WC coatings is improved by the addition of TiCr, and the corrosion resistance is enhanced with the increase of TiCr mass fraction. The carrier density of Ni-30%WC-3%TiCr, -6%TiCr and -9%TiCr coatings is 7.85 × 1030, 4.78 × 1030, and 1.49 × 1030·cm−3, respectively, indicating that the density of passive films on the Ni-30%WC-9%TiCr coating is the best among the three kinds of coatings, presenting the highest corrosion resistance.

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Yuan, G., Yongfu, X., Chunyuan, Z. et al. Effect of TiCr Mass Fraction on Microstructure and Electrochemical Performance of Laser Cladded Ni-30%WC Coatings on S136 Steel. J. of Materi Eng and Perform (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08930-1

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