There are several semi-empirical models available in literature that correlate the intrinsic
hardness of cemented carbides' constitutive phases and certain microstructural parameters …

High-strength ceramic materials are known for their exceptional mechanical properties;
however, they are often plagued by brittleness, limiting their applications. Because of the …

The room temperature deformation behavior of single crystals of WC has been investigated
as a function of crystal orientation and specimen size by micropillar compression tests …

It is crucial to clarify the effects of the ceramic phase, the metal binder, and temperature on
the mechanical properties of WC-Co cermets, as a typical representative of cermet materials …

Tungsten carbide, known for its high hardness and brittleness, presents a challenge in
traditional processes due to severe tool wear and shortened tool life, impacting machining …

The unique combination of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance exhibited by
heterogeneous hard materials, particularly cemented carbides (WC-Co), has made them …

Hard materials, particularly tooling compositions based on WC/Co structures, are
predominantly designed for applications that take advantage of their extremely good …

The plastic deformation mechanisms of tungsten carbide at room and elevated temperatures
influence the wear and fracture properties of WC-Co hardmetal composite materials. The …

Industrial application of superhard materials (Vickers hardness, HV> 40 GPa) such as
diamond and cubic boron nitride is limited by high costs and complex routes of synthesis …

The study aims at unravelling the effect of fast and ultrafast electric current-assisted sintering
on the plasticity of ultrahard binderless tungsten carbide. The small-scale deformation of …