The Effect of Nitrided Layer on Antibacterial Properties for Biomedical Stainless Steel

C. F. Hung, C. Z. Wu, W. F. Lee, K. L. Ou, C. M. Liu, P. W. Peng

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2010
EditorsFeng Pan, Xu Chen
PublisherElsevier B.V.
Pages914-919
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781627487481
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event18th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2010 - Beijing, China
Duration: Aug 23 2010Aug 27 2010

Publication series

NamePhysics Procedia
Volume32
ISSN (Print)1875-3884
ISSN (Electronic)1875-3892

Other

Other18th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period8/23/108/27/10

Keywords

  • anti-bacterial property
  • austenitic stainless steel
  • microwave plasma
  • nitriding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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