Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steels : Processing, Microstructures, and Properties

Progress in the understanding of corrosion and corrosion resistance properties of sintered stainless steels has lead to new applications that benefit from net shape processing and more efficient material utilization. The text, extensive graphics, and tabular summaries provide a comprehensive reference to obtain good corrosion resistance properties of sintered stainless steels with careful processing, starting with powder selection, avoidance of contamination, efficient delubrication, and controlled sintering and cooling. Misconceptions and conflicting literature are critically assessed.

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Editors

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Metallurgy and Alloy Compositions
Chapter 3 : Manufacture and Characteristics of Stainless Steel Powders
Chapter 4 : Compacting and Shaping
Chapter 5 : Sintering and Corrosion Resistance
Chapter 6 : Alloying Elements, Optimal Sintering, and Surface Modification in PM Stainless Steels
Chapter 7 : Mechanical Properties
Chapter 8 : Magnetic and Physical Properties
Chapter 9 : Corrosion Testing and Performance
Chapter 10 : Secondary Operations
Chapter 11 : Applications

Atlas of Microstructures
Appendix 1 : 300-Series PM Stainless Steels
Appendix 2 : 400-Series PM Stainless Steels
Appendix 3 : Brief Glossary of Terms
Index