Characteristics of Nanophase WC and WC-3 wt% (Ni, Co, and Fe) Alloys Using a Rapid Sintering Process for the Application of Friction Stir Processing Tools

Figure 8

Vickers hardness indentation (a) and median crack propagation of sintered hard materials: (b) WC, (c) WC-3 wt% Fe, (d) WC-3 wt% Ni, and (e) WC-3 wt% Co.

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