Production of high nitrogen surfaces on 2205 duplex stainless steel substrate using the PTA technique

Abstract

The plasma transferred arc technique has been used for the production of high nitrogen surfaces on 2205 duplex stainless steel substrates. Nitrogen was introduced into the melt using Ar+5%N₂ and Ar+10%N₂ gas mixtures. The nitrided surfaces are austenitic–ferritic and have a thickness of 1140±35 and 1650±31 μm respectively. The change of the austenite crystal lattice, due to the absorption of nitrogen, was determined by X-ray diffraction. Pin on disc tests showed that the wear resistance was increased. The corrosion in 3·5%NaCl and 1 N H₂SO₄ aqueous solutions was also slightly improved. Significant improvement was, however, observed in the pitting corrosion resistance of the nitrided surfaces, with regard to the 2205 duplex stainless steel substrate.