Abstract
In this study a numerical-experimental evaluation of the sliding wear resistance of iron boride layers formed on the surface of an AISI 316L steel was developed. The boriding process was carried out at a temperature of 900 °C for 2 h and 6 h of exposure. Pin-on-disc tests were realized on non-borided and borided AISI 316L steels. The experimental results showed that the boriding contributed significantly to the wear resistance of the AISI 316L steel compared to the non-borided material. In addition, the thinner boride layer thickness developed more severe wear mechanisms. Finally, principal stresses and maximum shear stress generated in the layer/substrate systems were evaluated during the wear test using the finite element method (FEM).
Original language | English |
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Article number | 129138 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 285 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Feb 2021 |
Keywords
- Boride layers
- Failure mechanisms
- Sliding wear
- Stress field