Advanced Steels: Heat Treatment and Properties

This lecture covers the heat treatment of advanced steels, focusing on the influence of thermo-mechanical history on microstructures and mechanical properties. It discusses the adjustment of steel properties through specific heat treatments, such as solutionizing, normalizing, austenitizing, tempering, and ageing. The lecture also delves into the characteristics and applications of stainless steels, including their resistance to corrosion and the formation of protective oxide layers. Additionally, it explores different types of stainless steels, such as ferritic, martensitic, and austenitic steels, highlighting their compositions, mechanical properties, and applications in various industries.