Advances in Low-Temperature Nitriding and Carburizing of Stainless Steels and Metallic Materials: Formation and Properties

Dear Colleagues,

The formation of expanded austenite phase (S-phase) by low-temperature nitriding and carburizing of stainless steels was developed 35 years ago. Initially, this method was applied to austenitic stainless steels, but it has been extended to duplex stainless steels and martensitic precipitation-hardening stainless steels. In addition, those low-temperature treatments are also performed on a variety of other metallic materials. The discovery of important scientific findings and their practical application in industry have been achieved. In recent years, it has been combined with new processes such as thermal spray coating and is expected to contribute to the manufacturing of the next generation.

This Special Issue on “Advances in Low-Temperature Nitriding and Carburizing of Stainless Steels and Metallic Materials: Formation and Properties” intends to cover original research and critical review articles on recent advances in all aspects of low-temperature nitriding and carburizing.

In particular, the topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

• Fundamentals and new concepts
• Material properties and metallurgical characterization
• Application to novel stainless steel and metallic material alloys
• Combined with other manufacturing processes
• Industrial applications

Dr. Shinichiro Adachi
Prof. Dr. Francesca Borgioli
Dr. Thomas Lindner
Guest Editors

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