Abstract
In this work, nitrogen ions were implanted into ferritic Fe-24Cr-4Al stainless alloy using the plasma immersion ion implantation (PI3) technique. The surface microstructure of the implanted alloy was examined by means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The creep rate and rupture properties of the alloy in the unimplanted, as-implanted and post-annealed conditions were investigated at 873 K. The results showed that the creep resistance of the Fe-24Cr-4Al alloy improved considerably after PI3 treatment. The effects of nitrogen implantation and post-annealing treatment on the creep and rupture properties of the alloy were interpreted in terms of the microstructural evolution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 262-267 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Surface and Coatings Technology |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Aug 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Creep resistance
- Ferritic stainless steel
- Plasma immersion ion implantation