Investigation of binderless WC-TiC-Cr3C2 hard materials prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS)

► Formation of solid solution in the system WC-TiC-Cr3C2. ► Changes of the microstructure depending on composition and sintering conditions. ► New data concerning hardness and fracture toughness of mixed WC-TiC-Cr3C2 carbides.