Corrosion Resistance of Plasma-Nitrided AISI 316L Stainless Steel with Intermittent Nitrogen Flow
Low-temperature plasma nitriding of austenitic stainless steels produces an expanded austenite (γN) layer that enhances surface hardness but may generate high residual stress and cracking, compromising corrosion resistance. This work evaluates the influence of nitrogen flow duty cycle on the corrosion resistance of AIS...