ABSTRACT
In the present investigation, high-carbon-content rapidly solidified alloyed ferrous powders were used as reinforcing materials to prepare composites. The powders were mixed with low-carbon-content ferrous powders in 50:50 weight per cent, and metal matrix composites were prepared following cold compaction and sintering processes. Improved microhardness values were obtained for the processed composites with grain refinement, and this enhanced the acceptability of these for industrial use. A laboratory tribometer was used to perform abrasive wear test, and wear resistance was found to be affected by the sintering temperature.
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