Modelling of composition and stress profiles in low temperature surface engineered stainless steel

Freja Nygaard Jespersen, Jesper Henri Hattel, Marcel A. J. Somers

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    Abstract

    Thermochemical surface engineering by nitriding/carburizing of stainless steel causes a surface zone of expanded austenite, which improves the wear resistance of the stainless steel while preserving the stainless behavior. As a consequence of the thermochemical surface engineering, huge residual stresses are introduced in the developing case, arising from the volume expansion that accompanies the dissolution of high interstitial contents in expanded austenite.
    Modelling of the composition and stress profiles developing during low temperature surface engineering from the processing parameters temperature, time and gas composition is a prerequisite for targeted process optimization. A realistic model to simulate the developing case has to take the following influences on composition and stress into account:
    - a concentration dependent diffusion coefficient
    - trapping of nitrogen by chromium atoms
    - the effect of residual stress on diffusive flux
    - the effect of residual stress on solubility of interstitials
    - plastic accommodation of residual stress.
    The effect of all these contributions on composition and stress profiles will be addressed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHeat Treating 2015: Proceedings of the 28th ASM Heat Treating Society Conference
    Number of pages6
    PublisherASM International
    Publication date2015
    Pages606-611
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-62708-105-4
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event28th ASM Heat Treating Society Conference - Detroit, United States
    Duration: 20 Oct 201522 Oct 2015
    Conference number: 28

    Conference

    Conference28th ASM Heat Treating Society Conference
    Number28
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityDetroit
    Period20/10/201522/10/2015

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