A Study of Tribological Behaviour for 321 Austenitic Stainless Steel

Kumarasamy Y; Dhavaseelan V; Raja P; Thirukumaran M; Senthilkumar R

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A Study of Tribological Behaviour for 321 Austenitic Stainless Steel

Author(s):

Kumarasamy Y , P.S.R. Engineering College, Sivakasi; Dhavaseelan V, P.S.R. Engineering College, Sivakasi; Raja P, P.S.R. Engineering College, Sivakasi; Thirukumaran M, P.S.R. Engineering College, Sivakasi; Senthilkumar R, P.S.R. Engineering College, Sivakasi

Keywords:

Intergranular, Corrosion, Fabricated, Austenitic

Abstract:

The basis of intergranular corrosion in austenitic stainless steel is examined by relating the grain boundary composition to the corrosion properties. Grades 321is the basic 18/8 austenitic steel stabilized with Titanium. It has high resistance to intergranular corrosion results in a material that maintains its structural integrity. It can withstand temperatures up to 1500°F and resists oxidation up to 1500°F. The substrate was heat treated in the temperature limit of (700-890 O C). After that heated samples have quenched using the water medium and reduce the temperature from approximately 900°C to below 400°C. Water is an effective medium when the go allies to have steel to reach maximum hardness. Sequentially, quenched samples were weighed using weighing machine. Then samples were dipped on the prepared chemical solution as per practice – F intergranular corrosion test. After that intergranular corrosion conducted samples were once again weighted. Comparing the both results of before and after intergranular corrosion tested sample weight, from that sample which was heated up to 890 O C not reduce its weight compare to other heat treated samples. Type 321 Stainless Steel can be easily fabricated, making it an ideal material for food processing equipment and storage for high temperature service and where wear conditions are present. 321 is the grade of choice for applications in the temperature range of up to about 900°C, combining high strength, resistance to scaling and phase stability with resistance to subsequent aqueous corrosion.