Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, cilt.39, sa.4, ss.1835-1846, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
SS316L is used in many areas, from the food industry to nuclear power plants, owing to its excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. In this study, the effects of phase transformations in the microstructure on hardness, surface quality, and corrosion properties in simulated body fluid, Hank’s, and Ringer’s solutions were investigated by applying heat treatment at different cooling media to SS316L. For this purpose, surface characterization and electrochemical corrosion tests of heat-treated parts were carried out. The roughness of the steel surface was increased after heat treatment. The cooling media and the corrosive environment significantly influenced the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Results illustrated that heat treatment altered the microstructure, resulting in improved mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance of samples heat-treated in air and oil media was better. The heat-treated sample in oil exhibited a low passive current density, whereas the current density of those treated in water was highest in all solutions. Corrosive environments increased weight loss and surface roughness.