Evolution of the Geometric Structure of X39Cr13 Steel upon Thermochemical Treatment Specific to Medical-Grade Steels

• Published in: Lubricants Vol. 10; no. 6; p. 114
• Main Authors: Gwoździk, Monika, Bramowicz, Mirosław, Kulesza, Sławomir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Biomedical materials; Corrosion resistance; Corrosion resistant steels; Corrosion tests; Fractal analysis; Fractal geometry; Fractals; Geometry; Heat; Heat treatment; Ion nitriding; Mechanical properties; Metals; Nitrogen; Numerical methods; Plasma; Production processes; Properties; Scanning electron microscopy; Self-similarity; SEM; Stainless steel; Steel; Sterilization; Structure; Surface properties; Topography; Transplants & implants; X39Cr13 steel; Poland

This paper presents the results of the multi-aspect surface characterization of X39Cr13 steel samples subjected to technological processes specific to medical instrumentation, such as heat and thermochemical treatment, as well as sterilization, which are implemented in corrosion resistance measureme...