Microstructure evolution in Fe-Cr stainless steel alloys prepared by powder metallurgy Evolución de la microestructura en aleaciones de acero inoxidable Fe-Cr preparadas por pulvimetalurgia

Abstract

The influence of the processes used during the stages of sample preparation by powder metallurgy, in some of the characteristics of Fe-Cr stainless alloys, are studied. For this will prepared Fe-Cr samples with chromium concentrations between 13.9 and 28.4% by weight. The behavior of the density variation of samples with chromium content and process parameters were correlated. The samples were subjected to elemental analysis with X-ray microprobe coupled to a scanning electron microscope to confirm the relevant contents of chromium. Microstructure was also observed for samples with different chromium concentrations. From the analysis, we found a higher density in samples with higher chromium contents, which correspond to a wider particle size distribution. The study of samples microstructure, as a function of chromium content, reveals a higher grain growth and lower porosity in samples with lower chromium content.