Dependence of indicators of nitrited steels operational properties on the surface layer structural condition

Abstract

The results of structural and tribological studies of steels and alloys of pearlite, martensitic and austenitic classes using dif-ferent types of pretreatment and nitriding modes are presented. The results of tribological tests and metallophysical studies made it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of each of used treatment methods and to identify the characteristics of the structural state of the nitrided layer, contributing to an increase in the operational properties of steels in friction and wear conditions. A comprehensive physical and mechanical criterion has been developed to evaluate friction components nitrid-ing efficiency.