CPC C22C 19/056 (2013.01) [C23C 4/06 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A hardfacing layer formed from a feedstock material, comprising:
Ni; and
a corrosion resistant matrix which is characterized by having, under thermodynamic equilibrium conditions:
hard phases of 1,000 Vickers hardness or greater totaling 5 mol. % or greater; and
a matrix proximity of 80% or greater when compared to a known corrosion resistant nickel alloy;
wherein the feedstock material comprises a blend of Monel 400 and at least one of WC and Cr3C2.
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