Formation of TiN dispersed composite layer on steel surfaces by Titanium Powder Preplacement and TIG Surface Melting Processes

Mridha, Shahjahan and Dyuti, S. (2011) Formation of TiN dispersed composite layer on steel surfaces by Titanium Powder Preplacement and TIG Surface Melting Processes. Advanced Materials Research, 264-26. pp. 1415-1420. ISSN 1662-8985

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Abstract

The possibility of forming a TiN dispersed composite layer on steel was studied by preplacement of titanium powder on steel surface and melting under TIG (Tungsten inert gas) torch in a reactive environment. The surface melting of preplaced 1.8 mg/mm2 Ti powder was performed under TIG torch with energy inputs of 324,378 and 432 J/mm in a pure nitrogen environment. With these melting conditions, the powder layer along with a thin layer of the substrate melted and produced a melt pool of around 1mm thickness. The resolidified melt layer consisted of dispersion of TiN dendrites in ferrite matrix and thus a composite of TiN in ferrite is created on the steel surface. The concentration of dendrite population was found to be higher nearer the melt surface compared to the deeper depth. A maximum surface hardness of about 2000 Hv was developed at the surface when glazed with an energy input of 432 J/mm and the hardness decreased gradually away from the surface. The hardness development is directly related to the concentration of TiN dendrites.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3925/5481
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Powder preplacement, TIG torch, Energy input, TiN, Composite layer, Hardness
Subjects:	T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy > TN600 Metallurgy
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Shahjahan Mridha
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2011 16:15
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2011 10:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5481

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