Study of the Influence of Organic and Modifying Additives on the Technological Properties of G13 Powder Steel

Influence of various organic and modifying additives on the technological properties (fluidity, bulk density, and compactibility) of G13 powder steel, with different mixing options, is considered. It has been found that the compaction of G13 powder mixture with copper stearate and nickel stearate is the most effective. Of the carbon-containing components considered, the best compaction occurs with the introduction of graphite. The most acceptable technological properties in terms of fluidity and bulk density have been obtained from a powder mixture of composition Fe + 14 wt % FeMn + 1.1 wt % C + 0.2 wt % WC(nano). Introduction of organic additives worsens the fluidity of a mixture, but increases its density.