Effect of chromium-induced (Fe, Cr)3C toughness improvement on the two-body abrasive wear behaviors of white cast iron

An as-cast chromium white cast iron alloy with chromium (Cr) content of 0 wt%, 1 wt%, 2 wt%, 3 wt%, and 4 wt% was prepared via metallurgical smelting and casting processes. The effects of Cr content on the toughness, hardness, and microstructure of (Fe, Cr)3C carbides was evaluated. The results revealed that the microstructure of the as-cast alloys is mainly composed of bulk carbide and the pearlite matrix. The carbide in the alloy without added...