Radio frequency (rf) inductively coupled plasma was used for carbonitriding the surface of AISI-304 austenitic stainless steel (ASS) samples at different input plasma powers (300–650 W). The morphology and the microstructure of the treated surfaces of carbonitrided austenitic stainless steel samples (CNASS) were examined by optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The surface hardness of the treated surfaces ... Read more