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Effect of Scanning Speed on Microstructure, Hardness, and Corrosion Behavior of Additively Manufactured 316L SS in a Chloride-Rich Environment

Yilmaz, Halil, Tarakci, Gurkan, Ozer, Gokhan, Budak, Hasan Feyzi, Alkan, Bulent

Özet

316L stainless steel is widely used in chemical processing, shipbuilding, medical implants, and nuclear components due to its excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. In this study, selective laser melting (SLM) was employed to fabricate 316L stainless steel under various laser scanning speeds (600-1000 mm/s) to investigate the combined effects on microstructure, porosity, hardness, and corrosion behavior. Results show that higher scanning speeds promote microstructural refinement and increase hardness, reaching 372.4 HV for the AB1 condition, but also lead to increased porosity. Electrochemical tests in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution revealed that corrosion resistance improves at lower scanning speeds, with the AB5 sample achieving a corrosion current density of 2.722 x 10(-8) A cm(-2) and a polarization resistance of 93.97 x 10(4) Omega cm(2), outperforming even wrought 316L stainless steel. This study demonstrates that controlling scanning speed enables a balance between strength and corrosion resistance, providing valuable insights for additively manufactured 316L components in demanding industrial environments.

Anahtar Kelimeler
additive manufacturing; 316L stainless steel corrosion behavior microstructure scanning speed STAINLESS-STEEL 316L PROCESS PARAMETERS MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES PARTS
WoS Kategorileri
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Künye
Dergi
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
Yıl
2025
ISSN
1059-9495
eISSN
1544-1024
DOI
10.1007/s11665-025-12904-w
WoS UID
WOS:001634164600001
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