Observation of ion nitriding on FeCr, FeNi and NiCr alloy surfaces in a glow discharge plasma

Kazuaki Wagatsuma, Kichinosuke Hirokawa

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Abstract

For FeCr, FeNi and NiCr alloys, iron nitriding in a glow discharge plasma was investigated by optical emission spectroscopy and Auger electron spectroscopy. The composition change in depth was provided by both techniques and, in addition, Auger nitrogen‐metal interatomic transitions give information about chemical environments surrounding N atoms. Chromium‐enrichment in the nitrided layers was observed from the variation both in the nitrogen‐KLL Auger lineshapes and in the depth profiles. The chemical composition in the layers was strongly affected by the alloyed chromium having a strong affinity with N in the chromium‐containing alloys.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-42
Number of pages6
JournalSurface and Interface Analysis
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1986 Jan 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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