Microstructure and abrasive wear study of (Ti,W)C-reinforced high-manganese austenitic steel matrix composite

A high-manganese austenitic steel matrix composite (Fe–1.42%C–16.02%Mn–0.447%Si–0.288%Al–0.34%Cr–0.028%S–0.25%P–3.02%Ti–3.0%W, all in wt.%) reinforced with in-situ (Ti,W)C was synthesized by conventional melting and casting route. It has been found that the concentration of Ti decreases whereas the concentration of tungsten increases from core to the periphery of the (Ti,W)C particulates. The abrasive wear resistance of as-cast (Ti,W)C-reinforced composite is better than that of the as-cast high-manganese austenitic steel matrix material.