Abstract
The anisotropic lattice rotation of individual grains induced by plasma nitriding of 316L austenitic stainless steel has been analyzed with the aim of identifying correlations between the initial grain's orientation and the rotation behavior. Due to the quite large nitriding-induced strains (up to 20%), the Taylor-Bishop-Hill model has been chosen for the simulation of the lattice rotations. The model predicts the overall rotations, both amplitude and direction, reasonably well over the entire stereographic triangle. The magnitude of the rotations is in agreement with the level of deformation induced by insertion of nitrogen atoms into an austenitic lattice. With regard to plasticity, parallels between the nitriding process and tensile elongation along the normal surface can be drawn.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-16 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Acta Materialia |
Volume | 83 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 15 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- 316L stainless steel
- Lattice rotation
- Orientation-based plasticity model
- Plasma nitriding
- Taylor-based plasticity model
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Polymers and Plastics
- Metals and Alloys