Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels: Processing, Microstructures, and Properties B-ASM-019

Progress in the understanding of corrosion and corrosion resistance properties of sintered stainless steels has lead to new applications that benefit from net shape processing and more efficient material utilization. This book includes extensive graphics, and tabular summaries provide a comprehensive reference to obtain good corrosion resistance properties of sintered stainless steels with careful processing, starting with powder selection, avoidance of contamination, efficient delubrication, and controlled sintering and cooling.

Contents cover:

Metallurgy and Alloy Compositions

Manufacture and Characteristics of Stainless Steel Powders

Compacting and Shaping

Sintering and Corrosion Resistance Alloying Elements

Optimal Sintering and Surface Modification in PM Stainless Steels Mechanical Properties

Magnetic and Physical Properties

Corrosion Testing and Performance

Secondary Operations, and Applications