Abstract:Abstract.In this work, the effect of 2% W, 1%Nb, and 1% V addition on the hardness, microstructure, and pitting resistance to austenitic stainless steel Fe25Ni15Cr was investigated. The specimens were prepared in induction melting furnace, followed by homogenizing at 1100⁰C for 24 h. Then, the specimens were solution treated at 975⁰C for 2 h followed by water quenching and aging at 725⁰C for 15 h. The hardness was measured by using Rockwell hardness B, and metallographic observation was conducted using optical… Show more
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