Analysis of the Causes of Cracks in the Production of Ingots and Forgings from Austenitic Stainless Steel 08Х18Н10Т (AISI 321)

Austenitic stainless steels are widely used in industry. Increased requirements for the quality of products from these steel grades, the difficulties associated with the implementation of technological processes, as well as the high cost of steel, determine the necessity to assess probable causes of defects. This article presents an analysis of the influence of main process parameters on the quality of products from the grade 08X18H10T steel. Based on the results of statistical analysis and thermodynamic modeling, it was concluded that the increased content of titanium and nitrogen affects the quality of products, which is caused by the formation of titanium carbonitrides in the process of steel solidification.