Abstract: For providing laser cladded surfaces with low cracking risk in the laser cladded surface, whether macro or micro cracking, an iron-chromium based alloy is provided, consisting of by weight of total weight of alloy: Chromium (Cr) : 20.5 wt %-28.0 wt %, Nickel (Ni) : up to 5.0 wt %, Silicon (Si) : ?0.5 wt %-2.5 wt %, Boron (B) : 0.50 wt %-1.5 wt %, Molybdenum (Mo) : 0.15 wt %-2.0 wt %, Manganese (Mn) : 0.10 wt %-0.90 wt %, Carbon (C) : 0.01 wt %-0.20 wt %, Niobium (Nb) : up to 1.5 wt %, Copper (Cu) : up to 0.2 wt %, Cobalt (Co) : up to 1.0 wt %, the balance being iron (Fe) and unavoidable impurities not exceeding 0.3 wt %.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy composition including: boron (B): 1.6-2.4 wt. %; carbon (C): 1.7-3.0 wt. %; molybdenum (Mo): 16.0-19.5 wt. %; nickel (Ni): 3.5-6.5 wt. %; manganese (Mn): below 0.8 wt. %; silicon (Si): 0.2-3.0 wt. %; vanadium (V): 10.8-13.2 wt. %; and balanced with iron (Fe). Also, an item including a substrate portion and a hardfacing coating bonded to the substrate portion, wherein the hardfacing coating is made by an overlay welding process using the iron-based alloy composition.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy composition including: boron (B): 1.6-2.4 wt. %; carbon (C): 2.2-3.0 wt. %; chromium (Cr): 3.5-5.0 wt. %; manganese (Mn): below 0.8 wt. %; molybdenum (Mo): 16.0-19.5 wt. %; nickel (Ni): 1.0-2.0 wt. %; silicon (Si): 0.2-2.0 wt. %; vanadium (V): 10.8-13.2 wt. %; and balanced with iron (Fe). Further, an item including a substrate portion and a hardfacing coating bonded to the substrate portion, wherein the hardfacing coating is made by an overlay welding process using the iron-based alloy composition.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy composition including: boron (B): 1.6-2.4 wt. %; carbon (C): 2.2-3.0 wt. %; chromium (Cr): 3.5-5.0 wt. %; manganese (Mn): below 0.8 wt. %; molybdenum (Mo): 16.0-19.5 wt. %; nickel (Ni): 1.0-2.0 wt. %; silicon (Si): 0.2-2.0 wt. %; vanadium (V): 10.8-13.2 wt. %; and balanced with iron (Fe). Further, an item including a substrate portion and a hardfacing coating bonded to the substrate portion, wherein the hardfacing coating is made by an overlay welding process using the iron-based alloy composition.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy composition including: boron (B): 1. 6-2.4 wt. %; carbon (C): 2.2-3.0 wt. %; chromium (Cr): 3.5-5.0 wt. %; manganese (Mn): below 0.8 wt. %; molybdenum (Mo): 16.0-19.5 wt. %; nickel (Ni): 1.0-2.0 wt. %; silicon (Si): 0.2-2.0 wt. %; vanadium (V): 10.8-13.2 wt. %; and balanced with iron (Fe). Further, an item including a substrate portion and a hardfacing coating bonded to the substrate portion, wherein the hardfacing coating is made by an overlay welding process using the iron-based alloy composition.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy composition including: boron (B): 1.6-2.4 wt. %; carbon (C): 1.7-3.0 wt. %; molybdenum (Mo): 16.0-19.5 wt. %; nickel (Ni): 3.5-6.5 wt. %; manganese (Mn): below 0.8 wt. %; silicon (Si): 0.2-3.0 wt. %; vanadium (V): 10.8-13.2 wt. %; and balanced with iron (Fe). Also, an item including a substrate portion and a hardfacing coating bonded to the substrate portion, wherein the hardfacing coating is made by an overlay welding process using the iron-based alloy composition.

Abstract: An iron-based alloy composition including: boron (B): 1. 6-2.4 wt. %; carbon (C): 2.2-3.0 wt. %; chromium (Cr): 3.5-5.0 wt. %; manganese (Mn): below 0.8 wt. %; molybdenum (Mo): 16.0-19.5 wt. %; nickel (Ni): 1.0-2.0 wt. %; silicon (Si): 0.2-2.0 wt. %; vanadium (V): 10.8-13.2 wt. %; and balanced with iron (Fe). Further, an item including a substrate portion and a hardfacing coating bonded to the substrate portion, wherein the hardfacing coating is made by an overlay welding process using the iron-based alloy composition.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new metal powder which is useful for coating cast iron parts. The invention also relates to a method for coating cast iron parts by using the new metal powder. Of special importance is the possibility to use the metal powder for coating the surfaces of glass moulds. The invention also relates to metal parts, such as cast iron parts, or glass moulds which are coated by the metal powder.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new metal powder which is useful for coating cast iron parts. The invention also relates to a method for coating cast iron parts by using the new metal powder. Of special importance is the possibility to use the metal powder for coating the surfaces of glass moulds. The invention also relates to metal parts, such as cast iron parts, or glass moulds which are coated by the metal powder.