Mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of 18Cr-11Ni-2,5Mo cast steel

The study discusses the effect of variable carbon concentration (0,02; 0,07 and 0,14%) on the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in 3,0% NaCl solution of 18Cr-11Ni-2,5Mo austenitic cast steel. It has been proved that at the concentration of 0,07%C, products made of the examined cast steel reveal on their surface some symptoms of local corrosion. Carbon concentration raised to 0,14%C results in advanced intercrystalline corrosion and the onset of local corrosion. Carbon concentration increased from 0,02 to 0,14% also results in the tensile strength UTS raised from 487MPa to 579MPa (a nearly 20% increase) with elongation El reduced from 55,3% to 49,6%, and reduction of area RA from 69,3% to 53,4%.