Complex metallophysical studies of structural steels after two-component diffusion hardening based on boron

The studies of the structure, phase composition and microhardness of 45; 40X13 and (25...30) CMT steels during hardening in mixtures containing boron, boron and silicon, as well as boron, silicon and aluminum, are presented. Boration was carried out at a temperature of 890°C for 3 hours. The results of the study show that as a result of boration, the layer thickness is greater than in the case of borosiliconizing and boro-alumino-siliconizing, however, the needles of the boride phases are sharper. By obtaining diffusive layers that differ in structure with different phase ratios FeB, Fe2 B, Fe3 Si, it is possible to significantly influence the resistance to brittle failure of the surface layers of parts that are operated under real conditions in friction pairs under periodic or constant shock effects. So, if the wear process proceeds without ever manifesting dynamic effects, then it is possible to recommend the use of the boration process – both for small-sized parts with CTR in powder mixtures using unpressurized containers, and large-sized parts - in coatings that are applied only to the wearing surfaces of the parts. If the wear occurs under conditions of a relatively low level of periodically manifested shock effects, it is possible to use the borosiliconizing process at (800...900)°C. English version of the article is available at URL: https://panor.ru/articles/complex-metal-physical-studies-of-structural-steels-after-twocomponent-boron-based-diffusion-hardening/69778.html