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EP0337846A1
EP0337846A1 EP89400888A EP89400888A EP0337846A1 EP 0337846 A1 EP0337846 A1 EP 0337846A1 EP 89400888 A EP89400888 A EP 89400888A EP 89400888 A EP89400888 A EP 89400888A EP 0337846 A1 EP0337846 A1 EP 0337846A1
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  • the present invention relates to an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel.
  • Austeno-ferritic stainless steels are known having good mechanical properties, good corrosion resistance and good weldability.
  • Such alloys include, in addition to the iron which constitutes the balance, - chromium and molybdenum so as to improve the corrosion resistance properties; - nickel and nitrogen so as to improve the stability of the austenitic phase; - carbon in low percentage because it affects corrosion resistance due to its low solubility in ferrite; - silicon; - manganese.
  • Patent application EP 0.156.778 thus describes an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel alloy whose austenitic phase remains stable allowing cold deformation between 10 and 30%, good weldability and good corrosion resistance.
  • composition of such an alloy is as follows: C ⁇ 0.06 in weight If ⁇ 1.5 Mn ⁇ 4.0 21 ⁇ Cr ⁇ 24.5 2 ⁇ Ni ⁇ 5.5 0.01 ⁇ Mo ⁇ 1.0 0.05 ⁇ N ⁇ 0.3 0.01 ⁇ Cu ⁇ 1.0 the balance being Fe, the above compounds must also meet the following conditions: - percentage of ferrite ⁇ between 35 and 65 - percentage of ferrite ⁇ ⁇ 0.20 (% Cr /% N) + 23 - (% Cr +% Mn) /% N> 120. - 22.4 x% Cr + 30 x% Mn + 22 x% Mo + 26 x% Cu + 110 x% N> 540. -% Mo +% Cu> 0.15 with% Cu of at least 0.005%.
  • Such alloys have a stable austenitic phase which does not tend to transform into martensite but they are difficult to machine and their mechanical properties remain weak.
  • the object of the present invention is to produce an austenitic-ferritic alloy whose corrosion resistance is improved compared to existing alloys and which has a high machinability index.
  • Such an alloy has a low percentage of molybdenum but a high copper content, the latter being dissolved by heat treatment above 900 ° C., the composition of this alloy being as follows, expressed as a percentage by weight. C ⁇ 0.06 If ⁇ 1.2 Mn ⁇ 3 21 ⁇ Cr ⁇ 25 3 ⁇ Ni ⁇ 6 0.06 ⁇ N ⁇ 0.30 ⁇ Mo ⁇ 1 1 ⁇ Cu ⁇ 3.5 the balance being Fe. The composition is balanced to obtain between 38 and 70% of ferrite at 300 ° K.
  • compositions have been summarized as elements of addition to Fe for the alloys A and B according to the invention and the known alloys.
  • the alloys of the invention are produced by melting to a minimum of 1600 ° C. and reheated to approximately 1180 ° C. after solidification. They undergo sheet metal rolling. Samples are taken in order to determine the structural stability as a function of the heat treatments and more particularly the hardening, the mechanical and physical characteristics, the corrosion resistance as well as the aptitude for machinability.
  • Carbon is reduced to lower lower contents to 0.06% in order to reduce the risks of carbide formation during heat treatments which would be detrimental to the resistance to certain forms of corrosion.
  • the silicon is reduced to low contents lower than 1.2% in order to reduce the risks of formation of intermetallic compounds which weaken the alloy.
  • Manganese makes it possible to increase the solid dissolution of nitrogen in the alloy but its content must be limited to 3% so as not to become detrimental to the resistance to generalized and localized corrosion in certain cases.
  • the chromium is controlled so that the volume fractions of the ferritic and austenitic phases are close. Too low a content does not allow a sufficient volume fraction of ferrite to be obtained.
  • Too high a content may require significant additions of nickel and nitrogen, which, given the price of nickel, should be avoided.
  • the alloy has an increased tendency to precipitate embrittling intermetallic phases during heat treatments.
  • chromium contents between 21 and 25% are used, more precisely a content of 23.5%. At such a percentage, the alloy has excellent corrosion resistance.
  • Such a chromium content associated with a low nickel and molybdenum content makes it possible to avoid, even for heat treatments of a few hours, the formation of an ⁇ ′ phase, by demixing of the ⁇ phase, hardening and embrittling.
  • the formation of such a phase ⁇ ′ occurs during treatments thermal between 300 and 500 ° C.
  • Nickel is an element which stabilizes the austenitic phase so as to optimize the austenite / ferrite balance. Given its price, its addition is limited to 3 to 6%, in particular 4.2%. Nitrogen is involved in maintaining the austenite / ferrite balance and, moreover, such an addition makes it possible to increase the mechanical characteristics and the resistance to pitting corrosion. The addition of nitrogen is limited to 0.30 and often close to 0.13%.
  • Molybdenum is limited to a percentage of 1% maximum so as to reduce the manufacturing costs of the alloy and limit the formation of intermetallic phases. Molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance of the alloy.
  • Copper unlike known alloys, is present in relatively large percentages between 1 and 3.5%. This element is generally present in small quantities in known alloys because its solubility in austeno-ferritic alloys during cooling is limited.
  • This hardening is proportional for a heat treatment given to the copper content.
  • Hardness HV5 Traction characteristics Re 0.2% MPa Re 1% MPa Rm MPa AT % Z% AISI 304 148 205 260 520 51 75 Alloy A 223 449 514 660 30.5 50.6 Alloy B 270 566 639 735 17.5 48.7 Hardened alloy B 350 647 788 900 18.5 39
  • hardened alloy B it is alloy B which has been subjected to a heat treatment of 5 h at 400 ° C.
  • the alloys according to the invention have improved mechanical properties, in particular the values of the conventional elastic limit (Re 0.2%) and the elastic limit at 1% (Re 1%) while retaining a resilience value on a V-notch test piece (KCV) and sufficient ductility (Elongation A).
  • the machinability index of the alloys according to the invention is significantly improved compared to known alloys and in particular to the alloy of patent application EP 0.156.778.
  • the three parameters studied are Brinnel hardness (HB), the machinability index for a cutting speed of 0.5 m / min and a drilling test in number of holes corresponding to a cumulative length of 500mm (0.5 m).
  • the known alloys have hardness values which frame the hardness value of sample A of the alloy according to the invention and all of the two machinability tests show performances which do not alloy A.
  • the starting potential is -600 mV with respect to a saturated calomel electrode (DHW) and for a scanning speed of 0.25 mV / sec.
  • the return was made for a current of 100 ⁇ A up to -1100 mV / DHW.
  • the passivation current Ip is reduced while the breaking potential is increased, which makes it possible to extend the field of use of the alloy according to the invention in terms of redox potential.
  • the alloy according to the invention solves the problem posed, by improving the mechanical characteristics, the machinability without these improvements being detrimental to the qualities of corrosion resistance.
  • the Cu content must be limited to 3.5% in order to avoid the major risks of tearing of products during processing.

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Abstract

Austeno-ferritic stainless steel alloy having good corrosion resistance and a machinability index comprising a low content of molybdenum and a high content of copper dissolved by heat treatment of the alloy above 900 DEG C, the composition being the following: C < 0.06 % by weight Si < 1.2 Mn < 3 21 < Cr < 25 3 < Ni < 6 0.06 < N < 0.3 Mo < 1 1 < Cu < 3.5 the remainder being iron. The composition is balanced to obtain between 30 and 70% of ferrite to austenite.

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La présente invention a pour objet un acier inoxydable austéno-ferritique.The present invention relates to an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel.

On connaît des aciers inoxydables austéno-­ferritiques ayant de bonnes propriétés mécaniques, une bonne résistance à la corrosion et une bonne soudabi­lité.Austeno-ferritic stainless steels are known having good mechanical properties, good corrosion resistance and good weldability.

De tels alliages comprennent, outre le fer qui constitue le solde, du
- chrome et du molybdène de façon à améliorer les propriétés résistance à la corrosion ;
- nickel et azote de façon à améliorer la stabilité de la phase austénitique ;
- carbone en faible pourcentage car il affecte la ré­sistance à la corrosion compte tenu de sa faible solu­bilité dans la ferrite ;
- silicium ;
- manganèse.
Such alloys include, in addition to the iron which constitutes the balance,
- chromium and molybdenum so as to improve the corrosion resistance properties;
- nickel and nitrogen so as to improve the stability of the austenitic phase;
- carbon in low percentage because it affects corrosion resistance due to its low solubility in ferrite;
- silicon;
- manganese.

La demande de brevet EP 0.156.778 décrit ainsi un alliage d'acier inoxydable austéno-ferritique dont la phase austénitique reste stable autorisant des déformations à froid entre 10 et 30 %, une bonne sou­dabilité et une bonne résistance à la corrosion.Patent application EP 0.156.778 thus describes an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel alloy whose austenitic phase remains stable allowing cold deformation between 10 and 30%, good weldability and good corrosion resistance.

La composition d'un tel alliage est la sui­vante : C < 0,06 en poids Si < 1,5 Mn < 4,0 21 < Cr < 24,5 2 < Ni < 5,5 0,01 < Mo < 1,0 0,05 < N < 0,3 0,01 <Cu < 1,0 le solde étant du Fe, les composés ci-dessus devant répondre par ailleurs aux conditions suivantes :
- pourcentage de ferrite α entre 35 et 65
- pourcentage de ferrite α < 0,20 (% Cr/% N) + 23
- (% Cr + % Mn)/% N > 120.
- 22,4 x % Cr + 30 x % Mn + 22 x % Mo + 26 x % Cu + 110 x % N > 540.
- % Mo + % Cu > 0,15 avec % Cu d'au moins 0,005 %.
The composition of such an alloy is as follows: C < 0.06 in weight If < 1.5 Mn < 4.0 21 <Cr < 24.5 2 <Ni < 5.5 0.01 <Mo < 1.0 0.05 <N < 0.3 0.01 <Cu < 1.0 the balance being Fe, the above compounds must also meet the following conditions:
- percentage of ferrite α between 35 and 65
- percentage of ferrite α <0.20 (% Cr /% N) + 23
- (% Cr +% Mn) /% N> 120.
- 22.4 x% Cr + 30 x% Mn + 22 x% Mo + 26 x% Cu + 110 x% N> 540.
-% Mo +% Cu> 0.15 with% Cu of at least 0.005%.

De tels alliages ont une phase austénitique stable qui n'a pas tendance à se transformer en mar­tensite mais ils sont difficilement usinables et leurs propriétés mécaniques restent faibles.Such alloys have a stable austenitic phase which does not tend to transform into martensite but they are difficult to machine and their mechanical properties remain weak.

La présente invention a pour but la réalisa­tion d'un alliage austéno-ferritique dont la tenue à la corrosion est ameliorée par rapport aux alliages existants et qui présente un indice élevé d'usinabi­lité.The object of the present invention is to produce an austenitic-ferritic alloy whose corrosion resistance is improved compared to existing alloys and which has a high machinability index.

Un tel alliage possède un faible pourcentage de molybdène mais une forte teneur en cuivre, ce der­nier étant mis en solution par traitement thermique au-dessus de 900°C, la composition de cet alliage étant la suivante, exprimée en pourcentage en poids. C < 0,06 Si < 1,2 Mn < 3 21 < Cr < 25 3 < Ni < 6 0,06 < N < 0,30 < Mo < 1 1 <Cu < 3,5 le solde étant du Fe. La composition est équilibrée pour obtenir entre 38 et 70 % de ferrite à 300° K.Such an alloy has a low percentage of molybdenum but a high copper content, the latter being dissolved by heat treatment above 900 ° C., the composition of this alloy being as follows, expressed as a percentage by weight. C < 0.06 If < 1.2 Mn < 3 21 <Cr < 25 3 <Ni < 6 0.06 <N < 0.30 <Mo < 1 1 <Cu < 3.5 the balance being Fe. The composition is balanced to obtain between 38 and 70% of ferrite at 300 ° K.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques ap­paraîtront à la lecture de la description qui va sui­vre de modes de réalisation particuliers de l'alliage selon l'invention, la figure unique annexée représen­tant les domaines de durcissement de l'alliage dans un diagramme temps, température.Other advantages and characteristics will appear on reading the following description of particular embodiments of the alloy according to the invention, the single appended figure representing the areas of hardening of the alloy in a time, temperature diagram.

Deux alliages particuliers A et B sont ana­lysés comparativement à des alliages de composition connue, notamment l'UNS 32304 correspondant à l'allia­ge décrit dans la demande de brevet EP 0.156.778. C Si Mn Ni Cr Mo Cu N A 0,02 0,6 1,9 4,1 23,5 0,13 1,60 0,1 B 0,02 0,5 2 3,9 24,3 0,14 2,8 0,09 AISI 304L 0,02 0,6 1,3 10 18,2 0,03 0,02 0,05 AISI 316 0,025 0,5 1,5 11,5 17,5 2,3 0,03 0,05 UNS 32304 0,02 0,5 1,8 4,2 23 0,13 0,127 0,123 UNS 31803 0,02 0,5 1,7 5,7 21,9 2,75 0,135 0,120 Two particular alloys A and B are analyzed compared with alloys of known composition, in particular UNS 32304 corresponding to the alloy described in patent application EP 0.156.778. VS Yes Mn Or Cr Mo Cu NOT AT 0.02 0.6 1.9 4.1 23.5 0.13 1.60 0.1 B 0.02 0.5 2 3.9 24.3 0.14 2.8 0.09 AISI 304L 0.02 0.6 1.3 10 18.2 0.03 0.02 0.05 AISI 316 0.025 0.5 1.5 11.5 17.5 2.3 0.03 0.05 UNS 32304 0.02 0.5 1.8 4.2 23 0.13 0.127 0.123 UNS 31803 0.02 0.5 1.7 5.7 21.9 2.75 0.135 0.120

Dans le tableau ci-dessus, on a récapitulé les compositions en éléments d'addition au Fe pour les alliages A et B selon l'invention et les alliages connus.In the table above, the compositions have been summarized as elements of addition to Fe for the alloys A and B according to the invention and the known alloys.

Les alliages de l'invention sont réalisés par fusion jusqu'à 1600°C minimum et réchauffés à 1180°C environ après solidification. Ils subissent un lami­nage en tôles. Des prélèvements sont effectués afin de déterminer la stabilité structurale en fonction des traitements thermiques et plus particulièrement le durcissement, les caractéristiques mécaniques et physiques, la résistance à la corrosion ainsi que l'aptitude à l'usinabilité.The alloys of the invention are produced by melting to a minimum of 1600 ° C. and reheated to approximately 1180 ° C. after solidification. They undergo sheet metal rolling. Samples are taken in order to determine the structural stability as a function of the heat treatments and more particularly the hardening, the mechanical and physical characteristics, the corrosion resistance as well as the aptitude for machinability.

Au préalable, il est nécessaire d'étudier l'influence des différents éléments d'addition.
Le carbone est réduit à de faibles teneurs inférieures à 0,06 % afin de réduire les risques de formation de carbures au cours des traitements thermiques ce qui serait préjudiciable à la résistance à certaines for­mes de corrosion.
Le silicium est réduit à de faibles teneurs inférieu­res à 1,2 % afin de réduire les risques de formation de composés intermétalliques qui fragilisent l'allia­ge.
Le manganèse permet d'augmenter la mise en solution solide de l'azote dans l'alliage mais sa teneur doit être limitée à 3 % pour ne pas devenir préjudiciable à la tenue à la corrosion généralisée et localisée dans certains cas.
Le chrome est contrôlé de façon à ce que les fractions volumiques des phases ferritiques et austénitiques soient voisines. Une teneur trop faible ne permet pas d'obtenir une fraction volumique de ferrite suffisan­te.
Beforehand, it is necessary to study the influence of the different elements of addition.
Carbon is reduced to lower lower contents to 0.06% in order to reduce the risks of carbide formation during heat treatments which would be detrimental to the resistance to certain forms of corrosion.
The silicon is reduced to low contents lower than 1.2% in order to reduce the risks of formation of intermetallic compounds which weaken the alloy.
Manganese makes it possible to increase the solid dissolution of nitrogen in the alloy but its content must be limited to 3% so as not to become detrimental to the resistance to generalized and localized corrosion in certain cases.
The chromium is controlled so that the volume fractions of the ferritic and austenitic phases are close. Too low a content does not allow a sufficient volume fraction of ferrite to be obtained.

Une teneur trop élevée peut nécessiter des additions importantes de nickel et d'azote, ce qui, compte tenu du prix du nickel, doit être évité. De plus, l'alliage a une tendance accrue à la précipita­tion de phases intermétalliques fragilisantes lors des traitements thermiques.Too high a content may require significant additions of nickel and nitrogen, which, given the price of nickel, should be avoided. In addition, the alloy has an increased tendency to precipitate embrittling intermetallic phases during heat treatments.

Aussi de façon classique on utilise on utilise des te­neurs en chrome comprises entre 21 et 25 %, plus exac­tement une teneur de 23,5 %. A un tel pourcentage, l'alliage a une excellente résistance à la corrosion.Also in a conventional manner, chromium contents between 21 and 25% are used, more precisely a content of 23.5%. At such a percentage, the alloy has excellent corrosion resistance.

Une telle teneur en chrome associée à une faible teneur en nickel et molybdène permet d'éviter, même pour des traitements thermiques de quelques heu­res, la formation d'une phase α′, par démixtion de la phase α, durcissante et fragilisante. La formation d'une telle phase α′ intervient lors de traitements thermiques entre 300 et 500°C.
Le nickel est un élément qui stabilise la phase austé­nitique de façon à optimiser l'équilibre austénite/­ferrite. Compte tenu de son prix on limite son addi­tion entre 3 et 6 % plus particulièrement 4,2 %.
L'azote intervient pour maintenir l'équilibre austéni­te/ferrite et de plus une telle addition permet d'ac­croître les caractéristiques mécaniques et la tenue à la corrosion par piqûres. L'addition de l'azote est limitée à 0,30 et souvent voisine de 0,13 %.
Such a chromium content associated with a low nickel and molybdenum content makes it possible to avoid, even for heat treatments of a few hours, the formation of an α ′ phase, by demixing of the α phase, hardening and embrittling. The formation of such a phase α ′ occurs during treatments thermal between 300 and 500 ° C.
Nickel is an element which stabilizes the austenitic phase so as to optimize the austenite / ferrite balance. Given its price, its addition is limited to 3 to 6%, in particular 4.2%.
Nitrogen is involved in maintaining the austenite / ferrite balance and, moreover, such an addition makes it possible to increase the mechanical characteristics and the resistance to pitting corrosion. The addition of nitrogen is limited to 0.30 and often close to 0.13%.

Le molybdène est limité à un pourcentage de 1 % maximum de façon à réduire les coûts de fabrication de l'alliage et à limiter la formation de phases intermétalliques. Le molybdène améliore la tenue à la corrosion de l'alliage.Molybdenum is limited to a percentage of 1% maximum so as to reduce the manufacturing costs of the alloy and limit the formation of intermetallic phases. Molybdenum improves the corrosion resistance of the alloy.

Le cuivre, contrairement aux alliages connus, est présent dans des pourcentages relativement importants entre 1 et 3,5 %. Cet élément est générale­ment présent en faible quantité dans les alliages connus car sa solubilité dans les alliages austéno-­ferritiques lors du refroidssement est limitée.Copper, unlike known alloys, is present in relatively large percentages between 1 and 3.5%. This element is generally present in small quantities in known alloys because its solubility in austeno-ferritic alloys during cooling is limited.

Par contre, selon l'invention, une mise en solution par traitement thermique à haute température à des températures supérieures à 950°C est possible. Cette étape doit être suivie d'un refroidissement rapide à l'ambiante de façon à ce que la structure austénite/ferrite soit exempte de précipitation et reste sursaturée en cuivre. Le cuivre : - augmente la tenue de l'alliage vis-à-vis de certains milieux acides notamment les milieux sulfuriques.
- améliore l'aptitude à l'usinabilité.
By cons, according to the invention, a solution by heat treatment at high temperature at temperatures above 950 ° C is possible. This step should be followed by rapid ambient cooling so that the austenite / ferrite structure is free of precipitation and remains supersaturated with copper. Copper: - increases the resistance of the alloy to certain acidic media, in particular sulfuric media.
- improves the ability to be machined.

On a étudié la stabilité structurale de l'alliage B en fonction du temps et de la température ainsi que représenté à la figure en annexe.We studied the structural stability of alloy B as a function of time and temperature as shown in the attached figure.

Dans l'intervalle 300-600°C, un durcissement important de l'alliage se produit par précipitation de particules enrichies en cuivre dans la phase ferriti­que de l'alliage.In the range 300-600 ° C, significant hardening of the alloy occurs by precipitation of copper-enriched particles in the ferritic phase of the alloy.

Ce durcissement est proportionnel pour un traitement thermique donné à la teneur en cuivre.This hardening is proportional for a heat treatment given to the copper content.

Par contre il y a un retard à la précipi­tation pour les maintiens à 700°-900°C dû à la stabilité de la phase ferritique vis-à-vis de la phase intermétallique, conférée par la très faible teneur en molybdène.On the other hand, there is a delay in precipitation for maintaining at 700 ° -900 ° C due to the stability of the ferritic phase with respect to the intermetallic phase, conferred by the very low molybdenum content.

Les propriétés mécaniques sont récapitulées dans le tableau ci-dessous Dureté HV5 Caractérstiques de traction Re 0,2% MPa Re 1% MPa Rm MPa A % Z % AISI 304 148 205 260 520 51 75 Alliage A 223 449 514 660 30,5 50,6 Alliage B 270 566 639 735 17,5 48,7 Alliage B durci 350 647 788 900 18,5 39 The mechanical properties are summarized in the table below Hardness HV5 Traction characteristics Re 0.2% MPa Re 1% MPa Rm MPa AT % Z% AISI 304 148 205 260 520 51 75 Alloy A 223 449 514 660 30.5 50.6 Alloy B 270 566 639 735 17.5 48.7 Hardened alloy B 350 647 788 900 18.5 39

Quant à l'alliage B durci, il s'agit de l'alliage B auquel on a fait subir un traitement ther­mique de 5 h à 400°C.As for hardened alloy B, it is alloy B which has been subjected to a heat treatment of 5 h at 400 ° C.

Les alliages selon l'invention possèdent des propriétés mécaniques améliorées notamment les valeurs de la limite d'élasticité conventionnelle (Re 0,2 %) et de la limite d'élasticité à 1 % (Re 1 %) tout en conservant une valeur de la résilience sur éprouvette à entaille en V (KCV) et une ductilité (Allongement A) suffisantes.The alloys according to the invention have improved mechanical properties, in particular the values of the conventional elastic limit (Re 0.2%) and the elastic limit at 1% (Re 1%) while retaining a resilience value on a V-notch test piece (KCV) and sufficient ductility (Elongation A).

Quant à la dureté, elle augmente sensible­ment notamment après traitement thermique.As for hardness, it increases significantly, especially after heat treatment.

L'indice d'usinabilité des alliages selon l'invention est amélioré de façon notable comparé aux alliages connus et notamment à l'alliage de la demande de brevet EP 0.156.778.The machinability index of the alloys according to the invention is significantly improved compared to known alloys and in particular to the alloy of patent application EP 0.156.778.

Les résultats sont récapitulés dans le ta­bleau suivant : HB V 0,500 m/min Nbr trous pour 500 mm Alliage A 223 26 72 AISI 304L 148 8 33 UNS 31803 241 16 56 UNS 32304 234 11 33 The results are summarized in the following table: HB V 0.500 m / min Number of holes for 500 mm Alloy A 223 26 72 AISI 304L 148 8 33 UNS 31803 241 16 56 UNS 32304 234 11 33

Les trois paramètres étudiés sont la dureté Brinnel (HB), l'indice d'usinabilité pour une vitesse de coupe de 0,5 m/mn et un essai de perçage en nombre de trous correspondant à une longueur cumulée de 500mm (0,5 m).The three parameters studied are Brinnel hardness (HB), the machinability index for a cutting speed of 0.5 m / min and a drilling test in number of holes corresponding to a cumulative length of 500mm (0.5 m).

Les alliages connus ont des valeurs de dure­té qui encadrent la valeur de dureté de l'échantillon A de l'alliage selon l'invention et l'ensemble des deux tests d'usinabilité montre des performances ne­ tement supérieures de l'alliage A.The known alloys have hardness values which frame the hardness value of sample A of the alloy according to the invention and all of the two machinability tests show performances which do not alloy A.

Les essais de corrosion montrent que les avantages acquis ne le sont pas au détriment de la re­sistance à la corrosion.Corrosion tests show that the advantages gained are not at the expense of corrosion resistance.

Les mesures récapitulées dans le tableau ci-­dessous ont été obtenues en milieux acides (H₂SO₄ à 50°C). E corrosion mV/ecs I a µA/cm² I p µA/cm² E rupture mV/ecs UNS 32304 -430 1250 14 250 Alliage A -460 1270 3 480 Alliage B -460 2000 3,8 400 The measurements summarized in the table below were obtained in acidic media (H₂SO₄ at 50 ° C). E corrosion mV / DHW I a µA / cm² I p µA / cm² E mV / DHW failure UNS 32304 -430 1250 14 250 Alloy A -460 1270 3 480 Alloy B -460 2000 3.8 400

Pour l'obtention des courbes de polarisation qui ont conduit à ces résultats, le potential de dé­part est de -600 mV par rapport à une électrode au calomel saturé (ecs) et pour une vitesse de balayage de 0,25 mV/sec. Le retour a été réalisé pour un cou­rant de 100 µA jusqu'à -1100 mV/ecs.To obtain the polarization curves which led to these results, the starting potential is -600 mV with respect to a saturated calomel electrode (DHW) and for a scanning speed of 0.25 mV / sec. The return was made for a current of 100 µA up to -1100 mV / DHW.

Le courant de passivation Ip est réduit tandis que le potentiel de rupture est augmenté ce qui permet d'étendre le domaine d'emploi de l'alliage selon l'invention en matière de potentiel d'oxydo ré­duction.The passivation current Ip is reduced while the breaking potential is increased, which makes it possible to extend the field of use of the alloy according to the invention in terms of redox potential.

Ceci est également dû au cuivre ce qui est confirmé par la résistance de l'alliage B après trai­tement thermique dans un milieu acide en présence de particules abrasives de diamètre 0,5 ; 1,19 et 2,38 mm (cf tableau ci-dessous) : Résultat de perte de poids (mg) 8 h H₂SO₄ (2N) UNS 32304 ALLIAGE B DURCI AISI 304 essai Statique 25 4 28 essai dynamique sans particule 8 0 8 essai dynamique particules 0,5 mm 34 35 58 essai dynamique particules 1,19 mm 97 73 110 essai dynamique particules 2,38 mm 130 99 136 This is also due to copper, which is confirmed by the resistance of alloy B after heat treatment in an acid medium in the presence of abrasive particles with a diameter of 0.5; 1.19 and 2.38 mm (see table below): Weight loss result (mg) 8 h H₂SO₄ (2N) UNS 32304 ALLOY B HARDENED AISI 304 Static test 25 4 28 dynamic test without particles 8 0 8 0.5 mm particle dynamic test 34 35 58 1.19 mm particle dynamic test 97 73 110 dynamic particle test 2.38 mm 130 99 136

L'alliage selon l'invention résoud le pro­blème posé, en améliorant les caractéristiques mécani­ques, l'usinabilité sans que ces améliorations soient préjudiciables aux qualités de résistance à la corro­sion.The alloy according to the invention solves the problem posed, by improving the mechanical characteristics, the machinability without these improvements being detrimental to the qualities of corrosion resistance.

Les améliorations des qualités de cet allia­ge lui sont conférées par l'augmentation du pourcenta­ge en cuivre et la solubilisation ou la précipitation partielle de ce dernier.Improvements in the qualities of this alloy are given to it by the increase in the percentage of copper and the solubilization or partial precipitation of the latter.

Ces résultats sont remarquables compte-tenu du fait que les alliages connus notamment UNS 32304 préconisent des pourcentages Cu + Mo = 1 % dans un mode de réalisation préféré.These results are remarkable in view of the fact that the known alloys in particular UNS 32304 recommend percentages Cu + Mo = 1% in a preferred embodiment.

Néanmoins, dans l'alliage selon l'invention, la teneur en Cu doit être limitée à 3,5 % afin d'évi­ter les risques majeurs de déchirures de produits lors de la mise en oeuvre.However, in the alloy according to the invention, the Cu content must be limited to 3.5% in order to avoid the major risks of tearing of products during processing.

Dans cette fourchette de 1 à 3,5 %, l'homme de l'art adaptera le pourcentage en fonction de l'uti­lisation de l'alliage.Within this range of 1 to 3.5%, a person skilled in the art will adapt the percentage according to the use of the alloy.

De même des additions complémentaires connues permettent d'augmenter l'usinabilité telles que soufre, bismuth.Similarly, known additional additions make it possible to increase the machinability such as sulfur, bismuth.

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1.- Alliage d'acier inoxydable austéno-­ferritique ayant une très bonne tenue à la corrosion et un bon indice d'usinabilité comportant une faible teneur en molybdène et une forte teneur en cuivre mis en solution par traitement thermique de l'alliage au-­dessus de 900°C, la composition étant la suivante : C < 0,06 % en poids Si < 1,2 Mn < 3 21 < Cr < 25 3 < Ni < 6 0,06 < N < 0,3 < Mo < 1 1 <Cu < 3,5
le solde étant du fer.
1.- Austeno-ferritic stainless steel alloy having a very good resistance to corrosion and a good machinability index comprising a low molybdenum content and a high copper content dissolved by heat treatment of the alloy above 900 ° C, the composition being as follows: C < 0.06 % in weight If < 1.2 Mn < 3 21 <Cr < 25 3 <Ni < 6 0.06 <N < 0.3 <Mo < 1 1 <Cu < 3.5
the balance being iron.
2.- Alliage d'acier inoxydable selon la re­vendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il a la composi­tion suivante : C = 0,02 % en poids Si = 0,6 Mn = 1,9 Ni = 4,1 Cr = 23,5 Mo = 0,13 N = 0,1 Cu = 1,6.
2. A stainless steel alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that it has the following composition: C = 0.02 % in weight If = 0.6 Mn = 1.9 Ni = 4.1 Cr = 23.5 Mo = 0.13 N = 0.1 Cu = 1.6.
3.- Alliage d'acier inoxydable selon la re­vendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il a la composi­tion suivante : C = 0,02 Si = 0,5 Mn = 2 Ni = 3,9 Cr = 24,3 Mo = 0,14 N = 0,09 Cu = 2,8.
3. A stainless steel alloy according to claim 1, characterized in that it has the following composition: C = 0.02 If = 0.5 Mn = 2 Ni = 3.9 Cr = 24.3 Mo = 0.14 N = 0.09 Cu = 2.8.
4.- Alliage d'acier inoxydable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que le cuivre est solubilisé par un traitement thermi­que à 1600°C minimum suivi d'un retraitement à 1180°C après solidification.4.- Stainless steel alloy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the copper is dissolved by a heat treatment at 1600 ° C minimum followed by reprocessing at 1180 ° C after solidification. 5.- Alliage d'acier selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que, de façon à précipiter par­tiellement le cuivre solubilisé, l'alliage subit un traitement thermique entre 300 et 500°C.5.- A steel alloy according to claim 4, characterized in that, so as to partially precipitate the solubilized copper, the alloy undergoes a heat treatment between 300 and 500 ° C. 6.- Alliage d'acier inoxydable selon la re­vendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le traitement thermique est de 5 heures à 400°C.6. A stainless steel alloy according to claim 5, characterized in that the heat treatment is 5 hours at 400 ° C.
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