Abstract
Plasma nitriding of AISI type 303 austenitic stainless steel using microwave system at various input powers was conducted in present study. The nitrided layers were characterized via scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and Vickers microhardness tester. The anti-bacterial property of this nitrided layer was also evaluated. The analytical results revealed the hardness of AISI type 303 stainless steel could be enhanced with nitriding process. The microstructure of the nitrided layer comprised of nitrogen-expanded γ phase. Bacterial test demonstrated the nitrided layer processed the excellent an ti-bacterial properties. The enhanced hardness and anti-bacterial properties make the nitrided AISI type 303 austenitic stainless steel the potential material in the biomedical applications.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 18th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2010 |
Publisher | Elsevier B.V. |
Pages | 914-919 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 32 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781627487481 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | 18th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2010 - Beijing, China Duration: Aug 23 2010 → Aug 27 2010 |
Other
Other | 18th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2010 |
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Country/Territory | China |
City | Beijing |
Period | 8/23/10 → 8/27/10 |
Keywords
- anti-bacterial property
- austenitic stainless steel
- microwave plasma
- nitriding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)