3.1 Matrix structure (1) Carbide and Martensite. The microstructure of the chromium grinding balls are mainly carbide, and the carbide of high hardness in white cast iron is Fe3C, Cr3C, (Fe, CR)3C, Cr7C3, Cr22C6, WC, TiC, etc., therefore, the size, number, distribution, shape of the grinding ball has a direct impact on the performance.