The Consequence of
Element Alloying
Introduction There are many alloying elements that are used to produce different and precise effects on the features that are present in stainless steel castings. For determining the various grades of steel that is available in the market, the study of the outcome of the alloying on combing them, heat treating and in some cases, impurities present in the steel must be conducted. The study of these grades gives us an idea about what steel is of a better quality and help us determine the durability of the product as well.
Chromium or Cr This element is crucial to make the steel corrosion resistant. This is why stainless steel is called stainless. A minimum of 10 percent Chromium content is present in all stainless steel. Addition of Cr increases the resistance to corrosion of the steal. The presence of chromium helps in resisting the effects of oxidation at higher temperature. Chromium also helps in promoting a ferrite microstructure.
Nickel or Ni The austenitic microstructure that is present in steel is present due to the addition of nickel. Steel is considered to be highly ductile and tough. This quality is imparted to steel due to the addition of nickel. Adding nickel helps in reducing the rate of corrosion of steel in an active state, causing steel to become durable in acidic environment.
Continue‌ The Nickel is used to create the inter-metallic compounds in steel in cases of precipitation hardening. This adds immense toughness to the steel. Addition of nickel and reduction of carbon content helps in creating a grade of steel called martensitic. This grade of steel is immensely helpful in improving the welding ability of the steel.
Molybdenum
or Mo
Adding Molybdenum makes it more resistant to localized as well as uniform corrosion. When it comes to increasing the mechanical strength, Mo increases it slight by adding stability. Mo creates a ferric microstructure in steel, essentially dividing it into grades. On the other hand, Mo risks the secondary phase formations in austenitic, duplex and ferrite steels.
Continue‌ However, in martensitic steels, this element helps in increasing the hardness of the steel at tempering temperatures that are very high. This happens as a carbide precipitation effect.
Copper or Cu Cu promotes resistance to corrosion in cases of certain acids. It
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Manganese or Mn Manganese is usually added to improve the hot ductility. The effect of Manganese on the balance of ferrite or austenite differs greatly with the rise and fall in temperature. At a low temperature, manganese stabilizes austenite, and at a high temperature it helps in stabilizing ferrite. It helps in increasing nitrogen’s solubility power. Can also be used to replace nickel.
Conclusion For stainless steel casting, it is important to remember the compositions of these elements that need to be added. With the proper additions quality stainless steel can be achieved. These
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