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NixCr (x = 2 and 3): the top choice for enhancing bonding performance of ZTA–Fe interfaces demonstrated by first principles calculations
To obtain the appropriate additives and overcome the challenge of inadequate bonding between ZTA particles and the iron matrix, the adhesion strength, interfacial stability, fracture mechanism, tensile strengt...
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Mechanical properties and chemical bonding of M2B and M2B0.75C0.25 (M = Fe, Cr, W, Mo, Mn) compounds
The phase stability, equilibrium lattice parameters, mechanical properties, and chemical bonding of M2B and M2B0.75C0.25 (M = Fe, Cr, W, Mo, Mn) were studied using first-principles calculations within density fun...
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Mechanical properties and anisotropy of thermal conductivity of Fe3−xCrxO4 (x = 0–3)
The ground state properties of Fe3−xCrxO4 (x = 0–3) compounds were studied using first principles calculation. Stress–strain methods were used to evaluate elastic constants of these compounds. These compounds are...
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Effect of carbon equivalent on thermal and mechanical properties of compacted graphite cast iron
The effects of carbon equivalent on thermal and mechanical properties of compacted graphite cast irons were investigated at ambient temperature, 300 and 500 °C, respectively. The group implied the change of ca...
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Role of Grain Boundaries on the Cyclic Steam Oxidation Behaviour of 18-8 Austenitic Stainless Steel
This work investigated the oxidation behaviour of 18-8 austenitic stainless steel under cyclic steam oxidation condition. The results indicate that grain boundaries not only promote the chromium outward diffus...
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Investigations on Microstructures and Three-Body Abrasive Wear Behaviors of Fe–B Cast Alloy Containing Cerium
The effect of the element cerium on the microstructure and wear behavior of Fe–B cast alloy was investigated by scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction analysis, Leic...
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A Study on the Microstructures and Toughness of Fe-B Cast Alloy Containing Rare Earth
This study investigates the effect of cerium on the microstructures, mechanical properties of medium carbon Fe-B cast alloy. The as-cast microstructure of Fe-B cast alloy consists of the eutectic boride, pear...
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Effect of crystal orientation on microstructure and properties of bulk Fe2B intermetallic
The effects of Fe2B-grain orientation on microstructure and properties of bulk Fe2B intermetallic fabricated by directional and ordinary solidification techniques have been investigated. The results show that uni...
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Interface Structure and Wear Behavior of Cr26 Ferrous Matrix Surface Composites Reinforced with CTCP
Using cast tungsten carbide particles (CTCP) and reduced iron powders as raw materials, the porous ceramic preforms with honeycomb, strip, and layer structure, respectively, were prepared by loose sintering proce...
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Investigations on Microstructures and Two-body Abrasive Wear Behavior of Fe–B Cast Alloy
The microstructures of Fe–B alloys containing different carbon and boron concentrations have been investigated. The solidification microstructures of Fe–B alloy consist of the eutectic boride, pearlite, and fe...
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Three-Body Abrasive Wear Behavior of Low Carbon Fe–B Cast Alloy and Its Microstructures Under Different Casting Process
This study investigates the effect of semi-solid processing on the microstructures, mechanical properties of low carbon Fe–B cast alloy. The as-cast microstructure of Fe–B cast alloy consists of the eutectic b...