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Tribological Behavior of Ni-Based WC-Co Coatings Deposited via Spray and Fuse Technique Varying the Oxygen Flow

Table 5

Gray cast iron substrate and MetaCeram coatings’ adhesive wear parameters.

SampleMass loss (g)Worn volume (mm3)Wear coefficient K (×10−4)Wear rate W (×10−5 mm3/Nm)

MetaCeram (11.04 SCFH)0.1238 ± 0,004813.6013,4413.6420
MetaCeram (12.88 SCFH)0.0410 ± 0,00374.50641.2181.2067
MetaCeram (14.72 SCFH)0.0793 ± 0,00948.71332.4432.3332
MetaCeram (16.56 SCFH)0.1967 ± 0,008121.6175.2165.7885