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Symposium on ‘PM Alloys and Properties’ (19–21 November 1973)

THE EFFECT OF PHOSPHORUS ADDITIONS ON THE TENSILE, FATIGUE, AND IMPACT STRENGTH OF SINTERED STEELS BASED ON SPONGE IRON POWDER AND HIGH-PURITY ATOMIZED IRON POWDER

Pages 374-386 | Published online: 07 Nov 2014
 

Abstract

The mechanisms operating during the sintering of iron-phosphorus PM alloys are discussed, as well as the factors contributing to the unique combination of strength, ductility, and toughness that is characteristic of these materials. Alloying methods are reviewed with special reference to powder compressibility, tool wear during compaction, and homogenization during sintering. The preferred production method is to add phosphorus in the form of a fine Fe3P powder to iron powder. The mechanical properties of a number of sintered steels made with and without Fe3P additions to sponge iron or to high-purity atomized iron powders are reported. Use of atomized powder makes it possible to reach extremely high density by single pressing and the resulting phosphorus-containing sintered steels have very high ductility and impact strength. The fatigue strength is related linearly to the tensile strength, with a correlation coefficient of 0·91. It is concluded that structural factors other than those that control ductility and toughness are responsible for the fatigue resistance of sintered steels.

Notes

* Manuscript received 25 June 1973. Contribution to a Symposium on ‘PM Alloys and Properties’, to be held in Eastbourne on 19–21 November 1973.

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