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A Novel Single-Step Surface-Treatment Process for Forming Cr-Nitride Coatings on Steels

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A novel single-step surface-treatment process is demonstrated for forming Cr-nitride coatings on steels. The process was carried out at 1327 K (1100 °C) for two steel grades with differing carbon concentrations. For steel grade with 0.42 to 0.5C (wt pct), the coatings formed consisted of an outer Cr2N layer and an inner Cr-carbide layer with a Cr-enriched interdiffusion zone underneath. However, for steel grade with C ≤ 0.17 wt pct, the inner Cr-carbide layer was absent.

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Lu, X.J., Xiang, Z.D. A Novel Single-Step Surface-Treatment Process for Forming Cr-Nitride Coatings on Steels. Metall Mater Trans A 48, 580–583 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-016-3873-0

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