Preparation of TiC reinforced steel composites and their characterisation

Carbine reinforced steel composites are useful in extensive wear resistance applications. Titanium carbide reinforced steel composites harle been prep ared by dissolving a TiC rich Fe-TiC master alloy in a liquid steel. The co mposites have been characterised by optical microscopy energy dispersive X- ray scanning electron microscope analysis, image analysis, and X-ray diffra ction studies. Tensile strength measurements show ed that the ultimate tens ile strengths varied between 790 and 880 MPa for composites containing 0.7- 0.34 wt-% Ti. Some composites show better wear resistance properties in com parison with low alloy steels.