Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Stainless Steels With Interstitials; Symbiosis of Science, Technology and Innovation

Marcel A. J. Somers*, Thomas L. Christiansen

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    Abstract

    Thermochemical surface engineering of stainless steels with carbon and nitrogen atoms was originally considered bad practice, because these elements would readily bind to chromium and thereby compromise the stainless character of the steel. The 80-ies and 90-ies of the previous century saw the introduction of low and high temperature routes for thermochemical surface engineering of stainless steels, without the formation of chromium carbides/nitrides. These routes are currently known as low temperature surface hardening (LTSH) and high temperature solution nitriding (HTSN), respectively. The present contribution addresses the scientific understanding, the technological feasibility and the innovative materials solutions related to dissolving interstitials in stainless steels. This is illustrated with examples from our own research group and combines experimental and numerical approaches.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings.26th IFHTSE Congress 2019. International Congress on Metal Science and Heat Treatment, dedicated to the 180th Anniversary of Dmitry Chernov
    EditorsElena lvanova
    PublisherMetallurgizdat
    Publication date2019
    Pages22-29
    Publication statusPublished - 2019
    Event26th IFHTSE Congress of Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering - Expocenter Fairgrounds , Moscow, Russian Federation
    Duration: 17 Sept 201919 Sept 2019

    Conference

    Conference26th IFHTSE Congress of Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering
    LocationExpocenter Fairgrounds
    Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
    CityMoscow
    Period17/09/201919/09/2019

    Keywords

    • Thermochemical
    • Stainless steel
    • Surface Engineering
    • Expanded Austenite
    • Nitriding
    • Carburizing

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