Specialty Stainless Steel Processes (S3P)

The effects of low temperature carbon diffusion on stainless steel

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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…

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Enhancing the food and beverage industry with Kolsterising®: the ultimate solution for surface hardening of stainless steel

Enhancing the food and beverage industry with Kolsterising®: the ultimate solution for surface hardening of stainless steel 1838 1050 The Bodycote Blog
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 industry. read more

Questions and answers concerning cavitation erosion

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What 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…

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What is Expanded Austenite or “S-phase”?

What is Expanded Austenite or “S-phase”? 2362 2496 The Bodycote Blog

The 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)…

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The frequently asked questions of Kolsterising ®

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Microhardness vs. diffusion depth of treated stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) and hardness conversion table Kolsterising ®, proprietary to Bodycote, is a technology that greatly improves the mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant materials. Some of…

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