Some General Characteristics of Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys as Corrosion-Resisting Materials

F.L. Laque

A description of the features of chromium-nickel stainless steels that make these alloys useful as corrosion-resisting materials, and how they are influenced by the several alloying elements commonly present. — Chromium is shown to benefit corrosion-resistance by the formation of inert films that prevent progressive attack. Data are presented to illustrate the effect of nickel in increasing the stability of the alloys and in supplementing the effects of chromium. The usefulness of molybdenum in improving corrosion-resistance under both oxidizing and reducing conditions is pointed out. Illustrations are given of its beneficial effects in connection with specific corrosives. — Included also is a discussion of intergranular corrosion, and the effects of carbon and stabilizing elements on this phenomenon.

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Published
1939-05
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J11996