Characterization and tribological properties of composite 3Cr13/FeS layer

The 3Cr13 coating was prepared on the surface of 1045 steel by high velocity arc spraying method, and then treated by low temperature ion sulfuration to obtain the solid lubrication composite 3Cr13/FeS layer. SEM was used to observe the surface, cross-section and worn scar morphologies. XRD was utilized to analyze the phase structure. X-ray stress determinator was utilized to measure its residual stress. The nano-hardness and elastic modulus of composite 3Cr13/FeS layer were surveyed by the nano-indentation tester. The tribological properties were investigated on a ball-on-disk wear tester under dry and oil lubrication conditions. The results showed that the friction coefficient and wear scar depth of the composite 3Cr13/FeS layer were always lower than those of FeS film and 1045 steel under dry and oil lubrication conditions. Therefore the composite 3Cr13/FeS layer had excellent Friction-reduction and anti-wear properties.