“…Stainless steel plays an increasingly important role in industries due to its corrosion resistance, hygienic properties, aesthetic appeal, etc. Currently, stainless steel is being studied in diverse directions like metallurgy [1][2][3][4], heat treatment [5][6][7][8][9][10], thermochemical treatment [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] and coating technologies [19,20]. Martensitic stainless steels like 410, 420, 440A grade are widely used as moulds for plastic injection and glass moulding, cutting tools, structural parts, automotive components, surgical and dental instruments, where high strength, wear and corrosion resistance are required [11,12].…”