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The mechanical properties of Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) and 18Ni9Se stainless steels are studied in this paper. Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) is an austenitic stainless steel which contains 18 wt-% Chromium, 9 wt-% Nickel and 0.15 wt-% Sulphur. It is commonly used for corrosion resistance and mechanical applications. 18Ni9Se is an austenitic stainless steel that contains 18 wt-% Chromium, 9 wt-% Nickel and 0.05 wt-% Selenium. It is used for component and part manufacture.
The tensile properties of both alloys were studied at various temperatures and rates of strain. The two alloys were found to have similar tensile behavior. Both alloys were also tested for their ability to resist plastic deformation. The results showed that the Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy was more resistant to plastic deformation than the 18Ni9Se alloy.
The fatigue properties of both alloys were also studied. The results showed that Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy had higher fatigue strength than 18Ni9Se alloy. The Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy was found to be more fatigue resistant than 18Ni9Se alloy.
The hardness was also measured for both alloys. Again, the Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy was found to be harder than the 18Ni9Se alloy.
The corrosion properties of both alloys were studied. The results showed that the Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy had better corrosion resistance than the 18Ni9Se alloy.
In conclusion, the Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) and 18Ni9Se alloys can be used for various applications. The Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy had higher tensile strength, fatigue strength, hardness and corrosion resistance compared to the 18Ni9Se alloy. However, the results suggest that the 18Ni9Se alloy had better plastic deformation properties than the Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) alloy.
Therefore, depending on the application requirements, users can choose the appropriate alloy for their needs. Depending on the properties required, either Y1Cr18Ni9(AISI 303) or 18Ni9Se alloy can be used for components and part manufacture.