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HARDMETAL [1 record]

Record 1 2002-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Powder Metallurgy
DEF

A sintered material characterized by high strength and wear resistance, comprising carbides of refractory metals as the main component together with a metallic binder phase.

OBS

hardmetal : term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • hard metal

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie des poudres
DEF

Matériau fritté, caractérisé par une résistance mécanique et une résistance à l'usure élevées, renfermant des carbures de métaux réfractaires, mélangés à une phase liante.

OBS

métal dur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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