Abstract
A family of FeCo-based multiphase composites with a microstructure consisting of nano-lamellar phase strengthened α-(Fe,Co) dendritic cores surrounded by a network of reinforcement phases of ultrafine eutectics was produced by copper mold casting. The hypoeutectic composites exhibit a high yield stress, which is up to 7 times higher than the equiatomic FeCo alloy, and plastic deformation up to 18% during compressive test. Multiscale o-(Fe,Co)3(B,C) reinforcement phases are responsible for the remarkable improvement of strength, and α-(Fe,Co) dendrites play a key role to inhibit the propagation of microcracks sourced from the eutectics. Furthermore, a fracture model for explaining the relationship between fracture strain and morphologic characteristics of the composites is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 134-139 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Intermetallics |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- A. Composites
- B. Fracture mode
- B. Mechanical properties at ambient temperature
- C. Rapid solidification processing
- D. Microstructure