| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1637231 | Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The influence of processing temperatures on the surface characteristics of AISI 204Cu austenitic stainless steel was investigated during a low temperature plasma nitrocarburizing. The resultant layer was a dual-layer structure, which comprises a N-enriched layer on the top of C-enriched layer. The surface hardness and the layer thickness increase up to about HV0.05 1000 and 20 μm with increasing temperature. The specimen treated at 400 °C shows a much enhanced corrosion resistance compared to the untreated steel. A loss in corrosion resistance was observed for specimens treated at temperatures above 430 °C due to the formation of Cr2N.
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