Enriquecimento Superficial de Nitrogênio em Aços Inoxidáveis - SHTPN

The specialized book "Surface Enrichment of Nitrogen in Stainless Steels - SHTPN" offers a comprehensive analysis of the introduction of nitrogen into stainless steels, a topic that has been intensively researched since 1925. The author examines the positive effects of nitrogen, such as the improvement of mechanical strength, hardness, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. The book addresses the challenges associated with introducing high nitrogen levels and presents a detailed process sequence that covers plasma nitriding and the subsequent solution treatment. This method, known as "Solution Heat Treatment after Plasma Nitriding" (SHTPN), is investigated under various temperature and time conditions to achieve optimal nitrogen enrichment in austenitic stainless steels. The results and insights are of great interest to professionals and researchers in the field of materials science.