Additive manufacturing of stainless steel with controllable phase compositions: from ferrite, duplex phase to austenite stainless steel

Key Points

• Stainless steel's microstructure shows controllable phase compositions for improved properties.
• Key findings include a transition from ferrite to duplex phase and austenite in fabrication.
• Additive manufacturing techniques were utilized to optimize phase composition and enhance material performance.
• The findings may enable advanced applications in various engineering fields with tailored steel properties.