Microstructure and dry sliding wear resistance evaluation of plasma nitrided austenitic stainless steel type AISI 316LN against different sliders

► Austenitic stainless steel type AISI 316LN (316LN SS) has been used as substrate. ► Plasma nitride (PN) treatment was done on 316LN SS at optimum process condition. ► PN treated surface is free from cracks and dents because of larger H2 concentration. ► Special featured tribometer was used to check the wear resistance of PN layer. ► Different sliders are used for tribo testing.