Recent developments in stainless steels

• Published in: Materials science & engineering. R, Reports : a review journal Vol. 65; no. 4; pp. 39 - 104
• Main Authors: Lo, K.H., Shek, C.H., Lai, J.K.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 29.05.2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science; rheology; Exact sciences and technology; High-nitrogen stainless steel; Materials science; Mechanical properties and methods of testing. Rheology. Fracture mechanics. Tribology; Metals. Metallurgy; Phase diagrams and microstructures developed by solidification and solid-solid phase transformations; Physics; Recent developments; Stainless steel; High-nitrogen stainless steel; Recent developments; Stainless steel; Grain boundaries; Austenitic stainless steel; Superplasticity; Phase diagrams; Crystal defects; Stacking faults; Laser shock peening; Martensitic transformations; Cracking; Mechanical properties; Surface treatments; Precipitates; Stainless steels; Corrosion; Microstructure

This article presents an overview of the developments in stainless steels made since the 1990s. Some of the new applications that involve the use of stainless steel are also introduced. A brief introduction to the various classes of stainless steels, their precipitate phases and the status quo of th...