A mechanism for modelling the growth of faceted primary M7C3 needles during solidification of chromium carbide overlays is presented for the first time. In contrast with existing models that consider diffusion-controlled growth over the length of the needle, this work disaggregates the flow of s...detailed
In this work, we report the first observation of novel nanocomposite thin films consisting of nanocrystalline chromium embedded in an amorphous chromium carbide matrix (nc-Cr/a-CrC) with relatively high hardness (∼22,3 GPa) and ultra low nanowear.The films were deposited onto silicon substrates...detailed
Chromium carbide nanocomposites were in situ synthesized by combing solution combustion synthesis method and carbothermal reduction for the first time. A homogeneous precursor (amorphous chromium oxide and carbon) was fabricated by solution combustion synthesis method using glucose, chromium nit...detailed