Corrosion Characterization of AISI 304 Stainless Steel Filter

Abstract:

Pre-sintering for removal of lubricants is one of the most important steps in processing of powder metallurgy materials to achieve corrosion resistance. This is often the most neglected step in the sintering process. Incomplete removal of these organic compounds may result in sensitization of sintered parts. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of lubricant removal process on the corrosion resistance of sintered AISI 304 L stainless steel filters. Pre-sintering was carried out at 450° C and sintering at 1150° C. As lubricant, 1% wax was used. The corrosion resistance of sintered samples was evaluated by polarization and tests, optical and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that lubricant removal was not complete and during sintering sensitization of the stainless steel occurred decreasing the localized corrosion resistance of the stainless steel.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 930)
• Pages: 489-494
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.930.489
• Online since: September 2018
• Authors: Lusinete Pereira Barbosa*, Olandir Vercino Correa, N. Karsokas Filho, Isolda Costa
• Keywords: AISI 304 L, Corrosion, Sintering, Stainless Steel

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