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The study investigated the use of a mixture of powders containing 33.5 wt.% B4C, 5.4 wt.% KBF4, and 61.1 wt.% SiC to treat the ASTM A681 steel. The traditional powder-pack technique treated the steel at a temperature range of 1123-1273 K for 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a sawn interface morphology for the borided layers. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the presence of the Fe2B phase. Five mathematical approaches were proposed to evaluate the phase's boron diffusivities and activation energies. The results were compared with previous studies to ensure their accuracy and reliability. The study also conducted pin-on-disc tests to determine the friction coefficients before and after treatment. A CSM instrument (tribometer) was used under dry sliding conditions for the testing, which confirmed the beneficial effect of boronizing on wear resistance. The models were empirically validated for two additional processing conditions (1223 K for 3 hours and 1273 K for 1.5 hours), and the predicted layer thicknesses matched the experimental values. Overall, the study demonstrated the potential of the powder-pack technique with the mixture above of powders for treating ASTM A681 steel. The methodology and results presented in the study provide valuable insights into the boronizing process and can be helpful for researchers and practitioners in surface engineering.
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