Demand for higher wear and corrosion resistance components has attracted increasing
interest in surface engineering. This line of research develops alternative processes for …

Arc discharge plasma nitriding (ADPN) of stainless steel was achieved using the thermionic
electrons generated from column arc discharge to ionize the working gas to form a high …

Plasma carburizing has emerged as a potent technique for improving the wear resistance of
stainless steels, and sustaining or improving corrosion resistance through a suitable choice …

Erosion-corrosion is a significant concern across industries, impacting equipment lifespan
and efficiency. When erosion-corrosion occurs, the resulting damage becomes complex …

Nitrogen-expanded martensite is a crystalline structure formed by incorporating nitrogen
atoms into the interstitial sites of martensitic steels. It has recently gained significant …

In this study, we investigated the composition, microstructure, and phase evolution of (390–
430° C for 1–30 h) 17-4PH stainless steel with a work-hardened layer in the low …

AlTiN coatings with different Al/Ti ratios (50/50, 60/40, 67/33, 70/30 and 73/27) deposited by
cathodic arc PVD are investigated in this paper. An ultra-high speed of 420 m/min was …

Abstract Low Temperature Plasma Nitriding (LTPN) is a surface treatment that promotes
surface hardening without harming the corrosion resistance of martensitic stainless steels …

This work presents the potential of low-temperature plasma carburizing treatments for
improving the cavitation erosion resistance of martensitic stainless steel (MSS). As …

Although nitriding treatment usually improves the hardness and wear resistance of stainless
steel, it also reduces its corrosion resistance. The effects of different nitriding temperatures …