As the chromium content is increased, increased quantities of sigma phase is produced which embrittles the steel. Solidification cracking is a problem. Single phase alloying suffer grain growth and with heating and the loss of strength and toughness
As the chromium content is increased, increased quantities of sigma phase is produced which embrittles the steel. Solidification cracking is a problem. Single phase alloying suffer grain growth and with heating and the loss of strength and toughness