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US3694173A
US3694173A US147706A US3694173DA US3694173A US 3694173 A US3694173 A US 3694173A US 147706 A US147706 A US 147706A US 3694173D A US3694173D A US 3694173DA US 3694173 A US3694173 A US 3694173A
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  • a sintered ferrous alloy has the composition chromium 10.5-l%, carbon 0.5-2.5%, molybdenum 0.25-5.0%, copper 3-25%, the remainder being iron except for usual impurities and trace elements.
  • the alloy can also contain up to a total of 5% titanium, vanadium and/ or cobalt.
  • the chromium is introduced in the form of a pre-alloy of 87% iron and 13% chromium
  • the copper can be introduced in the form of a pre-alloy of 90% copper, 5% iron and 5% manganese.
  • the alloy is useful for the production, by powder metallurgy, of valve seat inserts for internal combustion engines.
  • This invention relates to sintered ferrous alloys.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy has the composition chromium 10.5-15%; carbon 0.5-2.5%; molybdenum 0.25-5.0%; copper 3-25%; optionally manganese, titanium, vanadium and/or cobalt in total 0-5%; remainder iron, except for usual impurities and trace elements.
  • the alloy is formed by mixing powders in the required proportions, pressing these to form a compact, and sintering the compact.
  • the alloy has particular application to valve seat inserts for reciprocating internal combustion engines.
  • the percentage of chromium is in the range 1 1.5-13.0.
  • the powders were mixed together for one hour in a double cone rotary mixer.
  • the mixture was then compacted in a press with double-sided pressing action at 40 t.s.i.
  • the compact was then sintered in a cracked ammonia atmosphere (less than -35 C. dew point) at 1100 C. for one hour.
  • the resulting component was heat-treated to attain the required properties by heating for 15 minutes at 1000 C. and quenching into an oil bath, and finally tempering at 600 C. for one hour in air.
  • the resulting component had the following properties:
  • the sintered compact may be heat-treated for 2 /2 hours at 1025 C., cooled to room temperature and then heated to 700 C. for one hour in air.
  • Fe 73%; Cu 13.5%; Cr 10.8%; C 1.7%; Mn 0.8; M0 0.3% is produced by the following method.
  • the compacts were heat-treated by heating for 2%. hours at 1,025 C., cooling to room temperature, and then heating to 700 C. for one hour.
  • the heat-treatments were carried out in a substantially inert atmosphere.
  • Example number 4 5 6 Density, gmJcc 5. 95 6. 5 6.6 Macro-hardness (Rockwell C) 30 24 26 Mierohardness (Victors Pyramid Number, 30 gm. load) 440 380 440 We claim:
  • a sintered ferrous alloy having the composition Percent Chromium 10.5-15 Carbon 0.5-2.5 Molybdenum 0.25-5.0 Copper 3-25 5.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 10.7% of chromium 2% of carbon 0.4% of molybdenum and 15% of copper.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 10.8% of chromium 1.7% of carbon 0.3% of molybdenum 13.5% of copper and 0.8% of manganese.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 15 of chromium 1% of carbon 2% of molybdenum and 6% copper.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 12% of chromium 1% of carbon 1% of molybdenum 6% of copper.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 11.5% of chromium 1% of carbon 4% of molybdenum and 6% of copper.
  • a sintered ferrous alloy" a'ccording to claim 4 wherein the iron and chromium have been introduced in the form of a pre-alloy of 87% iron and 13% chromium.

Abstract

A SINTERED FERROUS ALLOY HAS THE COMPOSITION CHROMIUM 10.5-15%, CARBON 0.5-2.5%, MOLYBDENUM 0.25-5.0%, COPPER 3-25%, THE REMAINDER BEING IRON EXCEPT FOR USUAL IMPURITIES AND TRACE ELEMENTS. THE ALLOY CAN ALSO CONTAIN UP TO A TOTAL OF 5% TITANIUM, VANADIUM AND/OR COBALT. THE CHROMIUM IS INTRODUCED IN THE FORM OF A PRE-ALLOY OF 87% IRON AND 13% CHROMIUM, AND THE COPPER CAN BE INTRODUCED IN THE FORM OF A PRE-ALLOY OF 90% COPPER, 5% IRON AND 5% MANGANESE. THE ALLOY IS USEFUL FOR THE PRODUCTION, BY POWDER METALLURGY, OF VALVE SEAT INSERTS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES.

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United States Patent 3,694,173 FERROUS ALLOYS Edwin B. Farmer, Terence M. Cadle, and Martyn S. Lane,
Coventry, England, assignors to Brico Engineering Limited, Coventry, Warwickshire, England No Drawing. Filed May 27, 1971, Ser. No. 147,706 Claims priority, application Great Britain, May 28, 1970,
25,654/ 70 Int. Cl. B221? 1/00 US. Cl. 29-1821 11 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A sintered ferrous alloy has the composition chromium 10.5-l%, carbon 0.5-2.5%, molybdenum 0.25-5.0%, copper 3-25%, the remainder being iron except for usual impurities and trace elements. The alloy can also contain up to a total of 5% titanium, vanadium and/ or cobalt. The chromium is introduced in the form of a pre-alloy of 87% iron and 13% chromium, and the copper can be introduced in the form of a pre-alloy of 90% copper, 5% iron and 5% manganese. The alloy is useful for the production, by powder metallurgy, of valve seat inserts for internal combustion engines.
This invention relates to sintered ferrous alloys.
According to the invention, a sintered ferrous alloy has the composition chromium 10.5-15%; carbon 0.5-2.5%; molybdenum 0.25-5.0%; copper 3-25%; optionally manganese, titanium, vanadium and/or cobalt in total 0-5%; remainder iron, except for usual impurities and trace elements.
Preferably the alloy is formed by mixing powders in the required proportions, pressing these to form a compact, and sintering the compact.
The alloy has particular application to valve seat inserts for reciprocating internal combustion engines.
Preferably the percentage of chromium is in the range 1 1.5-13.0.
A number of examples of the invention will now be described. All percentages are by weight.
In a first example the following powders were mixed together and sintered to give an alloy of the composition:
Fe 80.6%; Cr 12.0%; Cu 6.0%; C 1.0%; M0 0.4%;
viz:
6% of 300 mesh atomised elemental copper (N3. 300 mesh indicates powder which passes a 300 mesh screen),
0.4% of 300 mesh elemental molybdenum,
1.0% of Bavarian graphite,
92.6% of pre-alloyed 87 iron, 13% chromium alloy (-100 mesh nominally),
plus 0.75% by weight addition of zinc stearate lubricant (which disappears in the sintering process).
The powders were mixed together for one hour in a double cone rotary mixer. The mixture was then compacted in a press with double-sided pressing action at 40 t.s.i. The compact was then sintered in a cracked ammonia atmosphere (less than -35 C. dew point) at 1100 C. for one hour. The resulting component was heat-treated to attain the required properties by heating for 15 minutes at 1000 C. and quenching into an oil bath, and finally tempering at 600 C. for one hour in air. The resulting component had the following properties:
Hardness:
Macro-hardness (Rockwell C): 35-40 3,694,173 Patented Sept. 26, 1972 "ice Micro-hardness (Vickers Pyramid Number, 30 gm.
load): average 550-600 Density: 6.6-6.7 gm./cc. Percentage elongation at fracture: 1% Tensile strength: 15-20 t.s.i. (tons per square inch) Thermal conductivity (room temperature): 0.027 cgs.
units (calories/cm. /cm./sec./ C.) Thermal expansion coefficient (20-500 C.): 11.4 10' per C. Compressive proof stress (0.1% plastic strain): 60 t.s.i. Elasticity number (p.s.i. 10 17-18.
Alternatively, the sintered compact may be heat-treated for 2 /2 hours at 1025 C., cooled to room temperature and then heated to 700 C. for one hour in air.
In a second example the following powders were mixed together and sintered to give an alloy of the composition:
Fe 71.9%; C1 10.7%; Cu 15.0%; C 2.0%; M0 0.4%;
15% of -300 mesh atomised elemental copper,
0.4% of 300 mesh elemental molybdenum,
2.0% of Bavarian graphite,
82.6% of pre-alloyed 87 iron, 13% chromium alloy (100 mesh nominally) plus 0.75% addition of zinc stearate lubricant (which disappears in the sintering process). The powders were processed identically with Example 1.
The resulting properties were:
Hardness:
Macro-hardness (Rockwell C): 30-35 Micro-hardness (Vickers Pyramid Number, 30 gm.
load): 480-520 Density: 6.7-6.8 gm./cc. Percentage elongation at fracture: 1% Tensile strength: 25-35 t.s.i. Thermal conductivity (room temperature): 0.038 cgs.
units Thermal expansion coefiicient (20700 C.): 13.1 10" per C. Compressive proof stress (0.1% plastic strain): 60 t.s.i. Elasticity number (p.s.i. 10 17-18 In a third example, a sintered alloy having the composition:
Fe 73%; Cu 13.5%; Cr 10.8%; C 1.7%; Mn 0.8; M0 0.3% is produced by the following method. The following powders, viz:
0.4% elemental molybdenum 2.0% Bavarian graphite 97.6% pre-alloyed 87 iron, 13% chromium alloy were mixed and processed as Examples 1 and 2 as far as the heat-treatment (hardening) stage. At this point, the material is subjected to an infiltration process. This consists of placing a 90% copper+5% iron+5% manganese prealloyed powder compact (15 by weight of the compact) in contact with the stainless compact and repeating the sintering cycle wherein the copper alloy melts and flows into and alloys with the ferrous skeleton. This process is well known in the industry. The resulting compact is then heat-treated as in Examples 1 and 2. The subsequent properties are:
Hardness:
Macro-hardness (Rockwell C): 30-35 Micro-hardness (Vickers Pyramid Number, 30 gm.
load): 480-520 Density (gm./cc.): 7.3-7.5 Percentage elongation: 1% Tensile strength: 5-60 t.s.i.
3 Thermal conductivity (room temperature): 0.034 cgs.
units Thermal expansion coefficient (20-700 C.): 13.7 10- per C. Compressive proof stress (0.1% plastic strain): 60 t.s.i. Elasticity number (p.s.i. 10 1718 Three further examples were made in the manner described in relation to the first example above, and having the following compositions:
Percent Example number 4 6 Chromium 15 12 11.5 Carbon 1 1 1 Molybdenum. 2 1 4 Copper 6 6 6 Iron Remainder (except for impurities) The green compacts had densities respectively of 6.2, 6.5, and 6.6 gm./cc.
The compacts were heat-treated by heating for 2%. hours at 1,025 C., cooling to room temperature, and then heating to 700 C. for one hour. The heat-treatments were carried out in a substantially inert atmosphere.
The physical properties of the sintered compacts are given by the following table:
Example number 4 5 6 Density, gmJcc 5. 95 6. 5 6.6 Macro-hardness (Rockwell C) 30 24 26 Mierohardness (Victors Pyramid Number, 30 gm. load) 440 380 440 We claim:
1. A sintered ferrous alloy having the composition Percent Chromium 10.5-15 Carbon 0.5-2.5 Molybdenum 0.25-5.0 Copper 3-25 5. A sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 10.7% of chromium 2% of carbon 0.4% of molybdenum and 15% of copper.
6. A sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 10.8% of chromium 1.7% of carbon 0.3% of molybdenum 13.5% of copper and 0.8% of manganese.
7. A sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 15 of chromium 1% of carbon 2% of molybdenum and 6% copper.
8. A sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 12% of chromium 1% of carbon 1% of molybdenum 6% of copper.
9. A sintered ferrous alloy according to claim 1 containing 11.5% of chromium 1% of carbon 4% of molybdenum and 6% of copper.
10. A sintered ferrous alloy" a'ccording to claim 4 wherein the iron and chromium have been introduced in the form of a pre-alloy of 87% iron and 13% chromium.
11. A sintered alloy according to claim 6 wherein the chromium has been introduced in the form of a prealloy of 87% iron and 13% chromium and the copper and manganese have been introduced in the form of a prealloy of 90% copper, 5% iron and 5% manganese.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,657,127 lO/l953 Sindeband et a1 29-182.1 2,656,595 10/1953 Stern et a]. 29182.l 3,075,839 l/l963 Oulis et a1. -l26 C 3,619,170 ll/l97l Fisher et a1. 29-182.1
CARL D. QUARFORTH, Primary Examiner B. H. HUNT, Assistant Examiner US. Cl. X.R.
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