Effect of nitrogen content on the cryogenic tribological behavior of austenitic stainless steel

Key Points

• Higher nitrogen content significantly reduces friction in austenitic stainless steel, enhancing its efficiency.
• Analysis shows wear resistance improves by 30% with increased nitrogen, indicating better performance at low temperatures.
• Experiment using cryogenic conditions assesses tribological properties of austenitic stainless steel with varying nitrogen levels.
• Findings highlight the potential for optimizing nitrogen content to enhance material performance in cold environments.