Corrosion behavior of 19Cr-18Mn-0.69N austenitic stainless steel was studied by cyclic polarization technique in 3.5 % NaCl solution and was compared with that of other austenitic stainless steels having different compositions namely, AISI 316L and one with 14 Cr and  8% Mn, denoted 14Cr-8Mn in the following. The results showed that 19Cr-18Mn-0.69N austenitic stainless steel exhibits higher pitting resistance compared to that of other two alloys. SEM micrographs of 19Cr-18Mn-0.69N austenitic stainless steel after corrosion showed no pits at the alloy surface even when it was polarized beyond transpassive pitting potential. However severe attack was seen at the araldite-metal interface. But, in case of AISI 316L and 14Cr-8-Mn severe pitting attack was seen at the surface, whereas no attack was seen at araldite-metal interface. Critical crevice temperature for the three stainless steels was determined. 19Cr-18Mn-0.69N austenitic stainless steel was found to have good crevice corrosion resistance compared to other alloys investigated.

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