Effect of tempering on the impact-abrasive and abrasive wear resistance of ultra-high strength steels

Oskari Haiko, Kati Valtonen, Antti Kaijalainen, Sampo Uusikallio, Jaakko Hannula, Tommi Liimatainen, Jukka Kömi

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Abstract

Tempering is an essential part in the fabrication of ultra-high strength steels and it is also widely applied in the processing of wear-resistant steels. In this paper, the effects of different tempering temperatures on the impact-abrasive and abrasive wear properties of martensitic ultra-high strength steels were studied. A novel press-hardening steel with carbon content of 0.4 wt% was received in hot-rolled condition and further austenitized, water-quenched and tempered for 2 h at different temperatures (150–400 °C). Tensile strength values up to 2200MPa and hardness exceeding 650HV were measured. Wear testing was done with impact-abrasive impeller-tumbler and abrasive dry-pot application-oriented test methods simulating mining and mineral handling environments. A laboratory rolled 600HB steel and a commercial 500HB grade wear-resistant steel were included for comparison. The wear surfaces and cross-sections of the samples were thoroughly characterized. Both testing methods produced highly deformed surface layers and strong work-hardening. Wear performance was mainly controlled by the initial hardness of the steels, but differences were found in the highly work-hardened surfaces of the steels.

Original languageEnglish
JournalWear
Volume440-441
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2019
Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Abrasion
  • Impact-abrasion
  • Steel
  • Tempering
  • Wear testing

Publication forum classification

  • Publication forum level 2

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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