Effect of Carbonitriding on Corrosion Resistance of Steel 30MnB5 in Two Acidic Environments

Corrosion resistance of steel 30MnB5 is studied after carbonitriding, after conventional quenching, and without treatment. Corrosion tests are performed for from 24 to 168 h in two acidic environments (in a hydrochloric acid solution with 10% mole fraction and in fertilizer-containing soil). It is shown that the rate of corrosion of the steel in both environments after carbonitriding is lower than after quenching).