Solution Annealing of Stainless Steel at 1,100°C To 1,200°C

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Solution annealing of stainless steel at 1,100°C to 1,200°C

The most well-known effect is the formation of chromium carbides with some types of stainless steel. C
critical temperature range of about 500 to 900 degrees. In this range carbons are extracted from the str
material loses its homogeneity and reduces corrosion resistance because of so-called precipitates. The
extremely high temperatures. Hence the term solution annealing.

Solution annealing and forced cooling


In case of solution annealing, temperatures lie between 1,100°C to 1,200°C. By force cooling the workp
water quenching, the secretion of chromium carbides in the critical range is being prevented.

Each material has its own specific characteristics. The so-called Time Temperature Transformation D
maximum required critical temperature range after the solution annealing process.

Post-treatment for solution annealing


Due to annealing at high temperatures, an oxide layer is being formed on the workpiece. It is therefore
pickle workpieces which have been treated using solution annealing.

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