Abstract
Adding Ni alloy to duplex stainless steel (DSS) powder increased austenite content to ∼20 % in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 22Cr DSS for as-built conditions. Annealing at 1000 °C promoted austenite formation (>95 %), whereas higher temperatures reduced it to 75 % at 1200 °C. The as-built LPBF 22Cr DSS exhibited a critical pitting potential (Epit) of 0.85 VSCE, which dropped to 0.25 VSCE after 1000 °C annealing, however it rebounded to 0.40 VSCE at 1200 °C. Ni improved tensile properties without enhancing pitting resistance. These results reveal the interplay between microstructure and pitting corrosion behavior, guiding the design of LPBF DSS.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 113025 |
Journal | Corrosion Science |
Volume | 253 |
Early online date | 9 May 2025 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 9 May 2025 |
Keywords
- Laser powder bed fusion
- Duplex stainless steel
- Pitting corrosion
- Microstructure
- Mixed raw materials