The influence of density of pressed iron powder samples on the quality of boride layers

In this work the influence of the density of pressed iron powder on the quality of boride layers has been analysed. Examinations were performed on pressed samples of iron powder. The used granulation was 50-100, 100-150 and 150-200 mm. The samples were pressed under pressure of 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000 MPa. Boroning was performed in a solid mixture based on boron-carbide, and was in principle the same for all samples. The obtained boride layers varied in depth and quality (porosity, the contact with metal). It has been observed that simultaneously with boroning sintering also occurred, and this fact offers a wide application possibility in the chemical-thermal treatment for sintered materials.