Developing a required structure of metals using computational methods

The present paper is a continuation of the research on computational methods regarding the development of new welding materials and relates to the prediction of structure of these materials. The model can be used to predict the chemical composition of the matrix in a welded deposit, as well as the quantitative and qualitative composition of the strengthening carbide phases formed during primary and secondary crystallization processes. The performance of the model was tested using SEM, EDS, hardness measurements and shock-abrasion resistance measuring device. The results of these tests confirmed the adequacy of the presented model. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.