The hardenable straight chromium stainless steels find increasing application in the oil and petroleum industry where combined high strength and corrosion resistance are desired. To assist engineers in the proper selection of these alloys the effect of heat-treatment on their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance is reviewed. The general relationship between structural changes caused by heat-treatment and hardness, toughness and corrosion resistance is first discussed and specific data are then given for each grade. The undesirable effects of carburization are briefly discussed.

Subject
Materials, Corrosion resistant alloys, Corrosion rate, Chromium, Mechanical properties, Steel, Carbon, Corrosion resistance, Stainless steel, Hardness, Tempering, Heat treatment, Toughness
Copyright 1953 by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
1953
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