Surface Modification of 42CrMo Steels: A Review from Wear and Corrosion Resistance
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Abstract
This work reviews surface modification techniques for improving the wear and corrosion resistance of 42CrMo steel. The advantages and disadvantages of various methods, including thermal spraying, deposition, hardfacing, laser cladding, nitriding, and laser surface treatment, are discussed. The review elaborates on the materials commonly employed in laser cladding technology, including iron-based, cobalt-based, nickel-based, and high-entropy alloys and reinforced composite coatings. Furthermore, the mechanisms and methods of improving the wear and corrosion resistance of 42CrMo steel are summarized. Finally, this review presents research shortcomings and future opportunities of surface modification techniques. This review also provides a theoretical guide for the application of 42CrMo steel.
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OpenAlex topics: Metal and Thin Film Mechanics · High Entropy Alloys Studies · Metal Alloys Wear and Properties
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School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
Foshan Graduate School of Innovation, Northeastern University, Foshan 528311, China
Research and Development Department, Jianlong Beiman Special Steel Co., Ltd., Qiqihar 161041, China
Funding
Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation · Ministry of Education Chunhui Plan Project · State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication Fund · Liaoning Province Natural Science Foundation · Liaoning Province Education Department Universities Basic Scientific Research Project · Jianlong Group—Northeastern University 2023 Youth Science and Technology Innovation Fund
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