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Title
Ferrite content measurements in S32101 lean duplex stainless steel and its welded joints
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Abstract
Due to their mechanical and plastic properties as well as unique corrosion resistance, two-phase lean duplex steels are increasingly popular in industrial applications e.g. for building waterside fixtures, ships, pipelines or containers. A critical factor of welded joints made of such steels is the balance between austenite and ferrite; the latter being measured by a special device called ferritoscope. The article contains the results of tests focused on measurements of ferrite content in S32101 lean duplex steel and its welded joints. The text also presents the impact of such factors as test sample thickness or shape and condition of measurement surface etc. on test results. In addition, this paper discusses the use of correction factors, describes problems arising during measurements of ferrite in welded joints and presents manners of the elimination of the latter. The conducted tests revealed that MAG method welding parameters affect the content of ferrite in butt welded joints produced with S32101 lean duplex steel.
Keywords
lean duplex, welded joint, ferrite measurement, ferrite content, MAG, GMAW
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