TY  - CHAP
AU  - Zdeněk Kuboň
AU  - Šárka Stejskalová
AU  - Ladislav Kander
ED  - Wojciech Borek
ED  - Tomasz Tanski
ED  - Zbigniew Brytan
Y1  - 2017-12-20
PY  - 2017
T1  - Effect of Sigma Phase on Fracture Behavior of Steels and Weld Joints of Components in Power Industry Working at Supercritical Conditions
N2  - Stainless steel is still one of the fastest growing materials. Today, the austenitic stainless steel with the classic composition of 18% Cr and 8% Ni (grade 304L) is still the most widely used by far in the world. The unique characteristic of stainless steel arises from three main factors. The versatility results from high corrosion resistance, excellent low- and high-temperature properties, high toughness, formability, and weldability. The long life of stainless steels has been proven in service in a wide range of environments, together with low maintenance costs compared to other highly alloyed metallic materials. The retained value of stainless steel results from the high intrinsic value and easy recycling. Stainless steel, especially of austenitic microstructure, plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development nowadays, so it is also important for further generations.
BT  - Austenitic Stainless Steels
SP  - Ch. 4
UR  - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.71569
DO  - 10.5772/intechopen.71569
SN  - 978-953-51-3702-3
PB  - IntechOpen
CY  - Rijeka
Y2  - 2024-04-18
ER  -