FeCo-based multiphase composites with high strength and large plastic deformation

  • R. Li
  • , G. Liu
  • , M. Stoica
  • , J. Eckert

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)134-139
Number of pages6
JournalIntermetallics
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A. Composites
  • B. Fracture mode
  • B. Mechanical properties at ambient temperature
  • C. Rapid solidification processing
  • D. Microstructure

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