Corrosion Initiation and Propagation on Carburized Martensitic Stainless Steel Surfaces Studied via Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopy

Historically, high carbon steels have been used in mechanical applications because their high surface hardness contributes to excellent wear performance. However, in aggressive environments, current bearing steels exhibit insufficient corrosion resistance. Martensitic stainless steels are attractive...

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Main Authors: Armen Kvryan, Corey M. Efaw, Kari A. Higginbotham, Olivia O. Maryon, Paul H. Davis, Elton Graugnard, Hitesh K. Trivedi, Michael F. Hurley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/6/940