Abstract
The identity of expanded austenite as developing during low temperature nitriding and/or carburising of austenitic stainless steel has been under debate since the very first observation of this phase. In the present article, recent results obtained with (a) homogeneous samples of various uniform compositions and (b) unravelling of the contributions of stress-depth and composition-depth profiles in expanded austenite layers are summarised and discussed. It is shown through simulation of line profiles that the combined effects of composition gradients, stress gradients and stacking fault gradients can explain the observations in typical X-ray diffractograms.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Surface Engineering |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 242-247 |
ISSN | 0267-0844 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | 22nd International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies - Trollhattan, Sweden Duration: 22 Sept 2008 → 24 Sept 2008 Conference number: 22 |
Conference
Conference | 22nd International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies |
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Number | 22 |
Country/Territory | Sweden |
City | Trollhattan |
Period | 22/09/2008 → 24/09/2008 |
Keywords
- Stainless steel
- Gaseous carburising
- Residual stress
- Gaseous nitriding
- X-ray diffraction
- Expanded austenite