Study on Oxidation Resistance and Corrosion Resistance of Laser Cladding WC-Fe-Based Coating on Steel Rolling Conveyor Roller
摘要
The conveyor roller is a key component in steel production lines, but it is susceptible to surface damage due to high-temperature oxidation and corrosion, which reduces its lifespan and affects production efficiency. To address this, a single-layer, multi-channel WC-Fe-based coating was applied to the surface of 45 steel using laser cladding technology. The coating's performance was tested through high-temperature oxidation, electrochemical corrosion, and salt spray corrosion tests to simulate its working environment. Results indicate that the Fe-based gradient coating has significantly lower oxidation weight gain compared to the 45 steel substrate. The oxide film on the 45 steel is mainly Fe2O3 with a loose, needle-like structure, while the Fe-based coating's oxide film consists of NiO, Cr2O3, and Fe2O3 phases, forming granular and lamellar structures, demonstrating superior high-temperature oxidation resistance. Additionally, the Fe-based coating exhibits much better corrosion resistance than the 45 steel substrate in both electrochemical and salt spray tests.