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Microstructure and Abrasive Wear Properties of Chrome Alloy Steel

En 31 steel is widely used for applications like ball bearings and grinding media balls. The sliding wear properties of En 31 steel has been studied in the past, however the data on abrasive wear properties of En 31 steel is limited. En 31 steel was quenched and tempered at different tempering temperatures. Metallographic and hardness studies were carried out on heat treated samples. The hardened and tempered samples were tested using two body abrasive wear testing apparatus. The abrasive medium used in the present investigation was silicon carbide paper. The effect of normal load and sliding distance on wear loss of as received and heat treated specimens tempered at different tempering temperatures was investigated. The abrasive wear resistance of EN 31 steel with different hardness was compared under different test conditions. The worn out samples were observed by Scanning Electron Microscope to study morphology of worn surfaces. The abrasive wear resistance exhibited an increasing trend with increase in hardness and it was rationalized in terms of microstructure and the hardness.

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