Structure and mechanical properties of sintered Ni free structural parts

Abstract

Ni, Cu and in some cases Mo are the alloying elements which have traditionally been used in sintered steels. High performance of powder metallurgy (PM) structural parts from Fe powders is reached mainly by alloying of Ni. The use of Mn in Fe base PM structural parts has been avoided because of its high affinity to oxygen. It is difficult to sinter Mn steel, without oxidation, in industrial atmospheres. However, the PM industry follows also possibilities in order to develop Ni free sintered steels which render as high mechanical properties as diffusion alloyed Ni containing sintered steels and further fulfil the requirements of health protection. In recent years Mn have been introduced as alloying element in Fe based structural parts, on laboratory scale and also for pilot scale production. In this paper the factors that contribute to the structure and mechanical properties of sintered Mn steels are summarised.

Keywords

SINTERED NI FREE STEELS STRUCTURE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

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