In the last years, a special interest has emerged towards the total or partial substitution of
traditional cemented carbides composing elements. In this study, a systematic methodology
is presented and used to design iron-based binders for WC and Ti (C, N) ceramic phases.
First, metal alloy phase diagrams were simulated by means of Thermo-Calc® software,
combining several alloying elements (Ni, Al, Cr, Mo and C) to fulfil the following criteria:
provide high corrosion resistance, least number of phases present at room temperature and …

In the last years, a special interest has emerged towards the total or partial substitution of
traditional cemented carbides composing elements. In this study, a systematic methodology
is presented and used to design iron-based binders for WC and Ti (C, N) ceramic phases.
First, metal alloy phase diagrams were simulated by means of Thermo-Calc® software,
combining several alloying elements (Ni, Al, Cr, Mo and C) to fulfil the following criteria:
provide high corrosion resistance, least number of phases present at room temperature and …