Ferrite Testing

Ferrite testing is a fast, inexpensive, and accurate process that measures the percentage of ferrite in stainless steel–specifically austenitic and duplex stainless steel.

QCCO’s material testing technicians evaluate the ferrite content in your stainless steel microstructures to ensure proper toughness, corrosion resistance, and crack prevention.

Ferrite testing is used in a range of industries, including:

• Oil and gas
• Pulp and paper
• Chemical
• Power generation
• Mining
• Manufacturing
• And other  industries

What is Ferrite?

Ferrite is one of the metallurgical phases or components found in the microstructure of both austenitic and duplex stainless steels. Proper ferrite content provides a balance between ductility, toughness, corrosion resistance and crack prevention.

In austenitic stainless steel weld metal, ferrite influences:

• Mechanical properties
• Weldability (solidification cracking tendencies)
• Corrosion resistance

In duplex stainless steels, ferrite  influences:

• Mechanical properties
• Corrosion performance