Microstructure Evolution and Its Effect on the Wear Performance of HVOF-Sprayed Conventional WC-Co Coating

摘要

In this work, a conventional tungsten carbide 12% cobalt (WC-12Co) coating was deposited by using a liquid fuel JP-8000 high velocity oxyfuel spray system. The properties of the coating namely phase content, microstructure, hardness, porosity, and fracture toughness were examined. The microstructure evolution and its influence on the abrasive wear behavior of the coatings were evaluated in detail by in-situ scanning electron microscopy and a comprehensive model for decarburization of WC has been established using x-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy analyses.