Stainless steels along with nickel based alloys are often selected for many applications in corrosive environments. While resistance to corrosion makes them a favourable choice, poor tribological behaviour may prevent a broader use of these materials. The Kolsterising® process is a proven method for the surface hardening of these materials by the diffusion of carbon.…
read moreIntroduction The food and beverage industry requires high-performance materials to withstand the demanding processing conditions and maintain strict hygiene standards. Kolsterising® is a unique surface hardening technology developed by Bodycote, specifically designed to enhance the properties of stainless steel. This article will explore the advantages of Kolsterising® and its application in the food and beverage…
read moreWhat is cavitation erosion? Cavitation erosion is an effect of surface deterioration and surface material loss, mostly in hydraulic machinery and the associated components. Pressure differences in high-velocity liquids can cause vapor or gas pockets, which collapse abruptly on the surface of the material due to the pressure change near the surface. These exploding gas…
read moreThe terms “expanded austenite” and “S-phase” were coined when first discovered in the early 1980s. The term S-phase was used to describe new peaks shown with X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) device. It was believed that a new phase was formed in the austenitic structure of stainless steels. It was later discovered this was not…
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