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Understanding the pitting behavior of laser welds in different austenitic stainless steels: From the perspective of pitting initiation.
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Corrosion Science . Nov2023, Vol. 224, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The distinct pitting behavior between the fusion zone of QN2109 laser welds and that of 317 L is investigated. The segregation of Mn is different in the two fusion zones due to differences in composition and cooling rate. Both welds contain residual δ-ferrite, with QN2109 displaying higher δ-ferrite content owing to its elevated Mn and N levels. The two welded joints exhibit diverse pitting initiation sites. QN2109 produces a secondary austenite prone to pitting during laser welding, whereas in the 317 L fusion zone, M 23 C 6 is dissolved, significantly reducing the number of pitting sites. • Secondary austenite was formed in QN2109 fusion zone, which was prone to pitting corrosion. • M 23 C 6 dissolves during laser welding, leading to a reduction of pitting initiation sites in 317L. • Mn exhibits different segregation in the two fusion zones due to elemental composition and heat input. • Both welds exhibit residual δ-ferrite, with QN2109 showing higher content due to its higher Mn and N content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *AUSTENITIC stainless steel
*LASER welding
*WELDED joints
*PITTING corrosion
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0010938X
- Volume :
- 224
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Corrosion Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172848925
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2023.111483