The Microstructural, Mechanical, and Fracture Properties of Austenitic Stainless Steel Alloyed with Gallium

From: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions | Date: November 1, 2004| Author: Kolman, D G; Bingert, J F; Field, R D | Copyright information

The mechanical and fracture properties of austenitic stainless steels (SSs) alloyed with gallium require assessment in order to determine the likelihood of premature storage-container failure following Ga uptake. AISI 304 L SS was cast with 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 wt pct Ga. Increased Ga concentration promoted duplex microstructure formation with the ferritic phase having a nearly identical composition to the austenitic phase. Room-temperature tests indicated that small additions of Ga (less than ...

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