This report presents information on the physical metallurgy, chemical composition, mechanical and physical properties, corrosion resistance, fabrication, and cleaning of several of the newer high-strength stainless steels. The alloys covered include one semiaustenitic precipitation-hardenable stainless steel, PH14-8Mo, and the following martensitic precipitation- hardenable stainless steels: PH13-8Mo, 15-5PH, Custom 455, AM-363, AM-362, and AFC-77. Also included is 17-4PH as a sheet and strip product.

"Stainless Steels: An Introduction and Their Recent Developments explains issues related to surface treatment, grain refinement, coloration, defect detection and powder metallurgy of stainless steels in detail with reference to new research findings. It al"

Basic research and new manufacturing methods have led to high nitrogen steels (HNS), a promising new group of materials for use in advanced applications in mechanical and chemical engineering. The book deals with the atomic structure, constitution, properties, manufacturing and application of martensitic, austenitic, duplex and dualphase steels of superior strength and corrosion resistance. Combining metallurgy and engineering aspects. It gives a detailed overview and presents new results on HNS. The book is intended for scientists as well as technologists, who will find stimulating information.