Parameters Controlling the Oxide Reduction during Sintering of Chromium Prealloyed Steel

Figure 12

(a)–(c) Spectra of processing gas composition during sintering of the AstCr + 0.5% C components with densities of 6.5, 6.8, and 7.1 g/cm³ at 1200°C for 30 min in N₂ atmosphere.

(a) 6.5 g/cm³

(b) 6.8 g/cm³

(c) 7.1 g/cm³