PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Impact-resistant Cemented Carbides with Excellent Oxidation Resistance
KEA
- Wear
Resistance - Impact
Resistance - Oxidation
Resistance - Hot Forging
KEA adopts coarse grained WC and has achieved excellent oxidation, wear and impact resistance. It is also suitable for applications in high temperature environments.
Properties
| Grades | Grades Classification Symbol | Specific Gravity |
Hardness (HRA) |
Transverse Rupture Strength (GPa) |
Fracture Toughness (MPa・m½) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEA45 | VC-50 | 14.40 | 88.0 | 3.0 | 16 |
※All data shown are typical values, not guaranteed values.
※We will not compensate any loss and damage caused by using all data.
※We reserve the right to modify the data due to technical progress.
Characteristics
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- Thickness of Oxide Film of KEA45 under High Temperature Environment(800℃).
- KEA45 has excellent oxidation resistance, which thickness of oxide film under high temperature environment is smaller in comparison with conventional midium-grained materials(WC-Co).
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- KEA45 Microstructure
Typical Applications
- Dies
- Punches
- Die
- Valve Molds
