Date of Award
5-2003
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education
Abstract
Chromium, tungsten, titanium, and vanadium carbides were investigated to determine relative cost of operation for each in an agricultural environment. For use on a ripper plow, these carbides were field tested in two different soil types; one soil having a matrix of gravel and cobblestones, and the other consisting of hard dirt and large underground rocks. Each alloy was applied to a high carbon plow point using an arc welding process. Along with the welded points, cast chromium carbide was tested. The results are given in price per acre and not solely longevity of the point. It was concluded that wear resistance is highly dependent on the abrasive environment. Each soil had a different effect on the amount of wear obtained for every alloy tested.
Recommended Citation
Orme, Kevin C., "Field Testing of Abrasion Resistant Carbides" (2003). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 859.
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Faculty Mentor
Liyin Li
Departmental Honors Advisor
Mark R. Baugh