From Austenitic Stainless Steel to Expanded Austenite-S Phase: Formation, Characteristics and Properties of an Elusive Metastable Phase

Austenitic stainless steels are employed in many industrial fields, due to their excellent corrosion resistance, easy formability and weldability. However, their low hardness, poor tribological properties and the possibility of localized corrosion in specific environments may limit their use. Conven...

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Main Author: Francesca Borgioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/10/2/187