The oxidation behavior of nitrogen-implanted AISI(1) 316 stainless steel (SS) was investigated to study the mechanism for improved wear and friction resistance of steels after ion implantation. Nitrogen implantation increased the oxide thickness of AISI 316 SS, at both 200 and 500 C, because of the formation of chromium-containing nitrides. Nitrogen implantation promoted the formation of spinel oxide at 200 C. This oxide is known as a wear-resistant oxide and is believed to be related to the improved wear resistance.

Subject
Wear, X-ray diffraction, Ions, Iron oxide, Oxides, Oxide formation, Oxide thickness, X-ray spectroscopy, Oxide surfaces, Nitrogen, Sputter deposition, Steel, Oxidation
National Association of Corrosion Engineers
1988
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