δ/γ Interface bondary sliding as a mechanism for strain accommodation during hot deformation in a duplex stainless steel

In the present work, the mechanical properties and the microstructural evolution of a duplex stainless steel in the as-cast and wrought conditions during deformation under hot-working conditions have been studied. Hot torsion tests, at strain rates of = 1 s⁻¹, have been carried out using prepolished samples on which surface parallel scratches have been practiced. The observation of the surface of the samples shows a large displacement of the scratches produced by two different mechanisms, sliding on the δ/γ interface, and shearing of the ferrite. The displacements in the as-cast condition have been found to concentrate in a reduced set of ferrite/austenite interfaces leading to the formation of cracks along them. In the wrought material, the distribution of the sliding is more homogeneous over all the ferrite/austenite interfaces, and no damage has been produced. These behavioral differences between both materials have been related in the present work, to the characteristics of the corresponding microstructures, to the spatial phase distribution, and to the nature of the ferrite/austenite interface, among others.     

双相不锈钢热老化前后拉伸变形行为的电子背散射衍射表征

通过电子背散射衍射实验分析方法,研究变形量和热老化因素对双相不锈钢的拉伸性能、相边界、局部应变分布、重位点阵特殊晶界和取向分布的影响.研究结果表明:热老化后,双相不锈钢的强度提高,韧性降低;在大变形条件下铁素体晶粒内小角度晶界的数量和密度略有增加;热老化材料的铁素体的塑性变形和局部应变能力下降,大变形破坏初始奥氏体和铁素体以及Σ3孪晶边界的分布.     

Determination of stacking fault energy of austenite in a duplex stainless steel

A determination of stacking fault energy (SFE) of the austenite phase of a duplex stainless steel, material no. 1.4462, has been carried out using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Furthermore, cold rolling tests and microstructural analysis have been realized in order to allow a detailed discussion of the obtained SFE-values. The results of this Investigation indicate that the stacking fault energy of the austenite phase within the duplex stainless steel Is lower than those of single-phase austenitic stainless steels. This is justified by the chemical composition; mainly by the Cr and Ni alloying contents. Nevertheless, work hardening of the austenite during cold deformation is not as accentuated as expected by the low SFE-values, because at higher deformation levels the deformation mainly occurs within the ferrite phase.     

Observations concerning transformation interfaces in steels

The transformation interfaces of pearlite, allotriomorphic cementite, M₂₃C₆, and Widmanstätten cementite plates in high-Mn high-C alloy steels have been studied by TEM. Linear striations in the interface have been analysed and related to intersections with stacking faults in the parent austenite phase. Emphasis is given to the pearlite interface where it is found that the striations at the interface increased as a result of thermomechanical treatment of the austenite prior to isothermal transformation, consistent with an increased density of planar defects. The effect of heat treatment, and Si alloying additions, are also considered. Both conventional and in situ TEM of the pearlite interface showed that the linear defects stretched across both ferrite and cementite phases at the pearlite interface, apparently without any deviation or change in image contrast. The results are compared with similar ones made of the static γ/α interphase boundaries in duplex stainless steel. The effect of prior deformation structure in the parent austenite on the growth and interface structure of Widmanstätten cementite plates has also been considered.     

双相不锈钢高温微观变形行为

 利用共聚焦激光扫描高温显微镜(CSLM)等设备对双相不锈钢的高温拉伸变形行为进行了研究,分析了双相不锈钢的热塑性变形机理,得出影响双相不锈钢热塑性的主要因素有：相界结合力、组织形貌和两相力学性能的差异。指出在双相不锈钢热加工时,增强相界结合力、优化组织形貌或减小两相力学性能差异,可有效改善双相不锈钢的热塑性。     

A process model for the heat-affected zone microstructure evolution in duplex stainless steel weldments: Part I. the model

The present investigation is concerned with modeling of the microstructure evolution in duplex stainless steels under thermal conditions applicable to welding. The important reactions that have been modeled are the dissolution of austenite during heating, subsequent grain growth in the delta ferrite regime, and finally, the decomposition of the delta ferrite to austenite during cooling. As a starting point, a differential formulation of the underlying diffusion problem is presented, based on the internal-state variable approach. These solutions are later manipulated and expressed in terms of the Scheil integral in the cases where the evolution equation is separable or can be made separable by a simple change of variables. The models have then been applied to describe the heat-affected zone microstructure evolution during both thick-plate and thin-plate welding of three commercial duplex stainless steel grades: 2205, 2304, and 2507. The results may conveniently be presented in the form of novel process diagrams, which display contours of constant delta ferrite grain size along with information about dissolution and reprecipitation of austenite for different combinations of weld input energy and peak temperature. These diagrams are well suited for quantitative readings and illustrate, in a condensed manner, the competition between the different variables that lead to structural changes during welding of duplex stainless steels.     

核电站设备制造中双相不锈钢的应用

奥氏体-铁素体双相不锈钢中稳定存在奥氏体相和铁素体相,该钢具有较高的机械性能和优异的耐点蚀、晶间腐蚀和应力腐蚀性能,在核电站设备制备中被广泛应用。一般双相不锈钢铸件中铁素体相的体积分数≤20%,服役温度≤425℃,双相不锈钢锻件中铁素体相约占50%,服役温度≤250℃。文中介绍了核电站设备中应用的双相不锈钢铸、锻件的化学成分、制造和焊接工艺要求及组织和性能。     

Micro‐scale Strain Distribution in Hot‐worked Duplex Stainless Steel

A modified microgrid technique has been applied to a laboratory‐made duplex stainless steel, to experimentally simulate the local state of deformation of the austenite‐ferrite microstructure of low‐alloy steels subject to intercritical deformation. A sample containing such a microgrid was deformed by plane strain compression at high temperature under conditions representative of hot rolling processes. The distortion of the microgrid after hot deformation revealed, in a quantifiable manner, the plastic flow of both phases and different deformation features. The micro‐strain distributions measured can be used to validate the models predicting the hot deformation of low alloyed C‐Mn steels during intercritical rolling.     

含氮不锈钢凝固模式及显微组织研究

研究了四种不同N含量的18Mn18Cr N不锈钢的凝固模式、显微组织和元素分布.结果表明：N含量影响18Mn18Cr N合金系的凝固模式和显微组织.氮的质量分数由0.07%增加至0.72%时,实验钢的凝固模式由F模式转变为A模式,显微组织由铁素体和奥氏体魏氏两相组织转变为铁素体和奥氏体两相组织以及单相奥氏体组织.N含量影响奥氏体相形貌,随N含量增加,奥氏体由板条状、针状转变为枝晶间和等轴状.枝晶间和等轴状奥氏体晶粒中存在褶皱形貌,且随着氮含量增加,褶皱数量增多.褶皱的产生与凝固过程中奥氏体相内部Fe、Mn、Cr元素的偏析有关,且该凝固偏析被保留至室温组织中.     

铸态超级双相不锈钢S32750热加工性能

 为研究热变形参数对铸态超级双相不锈钢S32750热变形行为和显微组织的影响,运用Gleeble-3800热模拟试验机对S32750进行不同温度和应变速率下的高温拉伸和压缩试验。结果表明,S32750在1000~1200℃范围内具有较好的热塑性。在变形温度较低、应变速率较低时,流变曲线表现出不同于单相不锈钢的“类屈服平台”特征;当应变速率较高或变形温度较高、应变速率较低时,流变曲线为典型的动态再结晶特征。微观组织演变显示,铁素体和奥氏体两相都发生动态再结晶,且铁素体的再结晶先于奥氏体。降低应变速率,提高变形温度,可促进动态再结晶发生。基于热变形动力学模型建立了本构方程,表观应力指数为3.99,热变形激活能为393.75kJ/mol。S32750的高温软化机制与Zener-Hollomon(Z)参数有关,随Z参数增加,热变形峰值应力增加。     

Elemental partitioning and microstructural development in duplex stainless steel weld metal

A thermodynamic analysis which is capable of estimating the austenite/ferrite equilibria in duplex stainless steels has been carried out using the sublattice thermodynamic model. The partitioning of alloying elements between the austenite and ferrite phases has been calculated as a function of temperature. The results showed that chromium partitioning was not influenced significantly by the temperature. The molybdenum, on the other hand, was found to partition preferentially into ferrite phase as the temperature decreases. A strong partitioning of nickel into the austenite was observed to decrease gradually with increasing temperature. Among the alloying elements, average nitrogen concentration was found to have the most profound effect on the phase balance and the partitioning of nitrogen into the austenite. The partitioning coefficient of nitrogen (the ratio of the mole fraction of nitrogen in the austenite to that in the ferrite) was found to be as high as 7.0 around 1300 K. Consequently, the volume fraction of austenite was influenced by relatively small additions of nitrogen. The results are compared with the experimentally observed data in a duplex stainless steel weld metal in conjunction with the solid state δ → δ + γ phase transformation. Particular attention was given to the morphological instability of grain boundary austenite allotriomorphs. A compariso between the experimental results and calculations indicated that the instability associated with irregular austenite perturbations results from the high degree of undercooling. The results suggest that the model can be used successfully to understand the development of the microstructure in duplex stainless steel weld metals.     

经济型双相不锈钢的研发进展

 经济型双相不锈钢是一种高性能低成本的氮合金化不锈钢新材料,具有典型的铁素体-奥氏体双相组织。利用氮取代镍元素的奥氏体化作用,降低成本的同时获得优良的力学性能和耐腐蚀性能。介绍了经济型双相不锈钢的发展历史,重点讨论了合金元素和热处理对相变、力学性能和耐腐蚀性能的影响规律,并与304和316进行对比;同时,分析了经济型双相不锈钢焊接性能和焊接工艺的研究进展。经济型双相不锈钢S32101、S32003、S32202等,已用于核电、桥梁、建筑、热交换器等行业,取代传统奥氏体不锈钢AISI 304和316。由于经济型双相不锈钢具有高强度和优良耐蚀性,同时镍、钼等贵金属的含量都较低,已成为未来不锈钢发展的方向之一。     

双相不锈钢475℃脆性及其形成特点对性能的影响

详细总结了双相不锈钢中475℃脆性的主要特征、影响因素以及其对性能的影响,包括:α′相的析出机制、动力学特征;合金元素、热加工工艺对α′相析出动力学的影响;475℃脆性对力学性能、腐蚀性能和居里温度的影响。     

两相质量比对粉末冶金双相不锈钢显微组织与力学性能的影响

将316L奥氏体不锈钢粉末与430铁素体不锈钢粉末分别按照80:20、65:35、50:50质量比混合, 采用冷等静压成型方法制备了双相不锈钢, 研究了奥氏体和铁素体起始粉末质量比对双相不锈钢组织结构和力学性能的影响。结果表明: 当奥氏体和铁素体起始粉末质量比为65:35, 烧结温度1350℃, 保温时间60min时, 双相不锈钢综合力学性能较好, 其中, 抗拉强度为847MPa, 屈服强度为281MPa, 硬度为HV207, 断后伸长率为37.5%。     

Simulation of the precipitation of sigma phase in duplex stainless steels

The precipitation of sigma phase within the ferrite component of a duplex stainless steel has been simulated using a two-dimensional computer model which takes into account the partitioning of alloy elements between ferrite and austenite. The model is based on a cellular automaton and, despite having a rather simple set of transition rules, is able to simulate changes in the volume fractions of the austenite, ferrite, and sigma phases. The microstructures produced are similar in appearance to those in the real system. Comparison of the model and the real system may assist in the assessment of the various phenomena occurring. Use is made of the model to examine many of the factors that might conceivably be harnessed to retard precipitation of the sigma phase in duplex stainless steels.     

Influence of microstructure on the flow behavior of duplex stainless steels at high temperatures

Three kinds of duplex stainless steel, with different ferrite-to-austenite ratios, were deformed in torsion over the temperature range 900 °C to 1200 °C; the corresponding microstructural evolution was observed and correlated with the deformation conditions. The shapes of the high-temperature flow curves depend strongly on the volume fractions of the phases, the characteristics of the ferrite-austenite interface, and the active softening mechanism. At low volume fractions of austenite, the mechanical behavior is determined by the ferrite matrix and the flow curves are typical of materials that soften by continuous dynamic recrystallization. When the volume fraction of austenite is increased, coherent γ particles distributed within the grains and at the grain boundaries hinder the deformation of the softer α matrix, increasing both the yield and the peak stress. These peaked flow curves are characterized by rapid work hardening followed by extensive flow softening; under these conditions, the hard austenite particles become aligned with the deformation direction after large strains. At high volume fractions of austenite (∼50 pct), the material tends to form a duplex structure, with the flow curves displaying extended work-hardening and work-softening regions; however, a drastic decrease is observed in ductility because of the dissimilar plastic behaviors of the two phases.     

An EBSD study of the micro structural development during annealing of a folded super duplex stainless steel sheet sample

Super duplex stainless steels(SDSS) show complex precipitation and transformation behavior during heat treatment processes,which affects both mechanical and corrosion properties. This report presents some data on the microstructures that develop after folding and subsequent precipitation during heat treatment of UNS S32750 SDSS sheet samples.The microstructural and textural changes have been followed using SEM/EBSD techniques.Upon folding,both a texture and strain gradient form in the folded/bent region,subsequent heat treatment at 845℃results in the ferrite phase to transform to sigma,austenite and chi phases.Transformation was found to be accelerated by strain.Complete transformation of the ferrite phase occurred within half the annealing time required in the unstrained regions.The local mis-orientations in the ferrite and austenite phases reduced during annealing,however,the reduction in the austenite was not very high and a significant amount remained even after the longest annealing time.The texture components that developed during the folding process remained unchanged even after one hour annealing at 845℃.The implication of these findings could have a bearing on the formation of sigma phase during welding of SDSS that may have residual stresses introduced during final processing.     

Comprehensive Deformation Analysis of a Newly Designed Ni-Free Duplex Stainless Steel with Enhanced Plasticity by Optimizing Austenite Stability

A new metastable Ni-free duplex stainless steel has been designed with superior plasticity by optimizing austenite stability using thermodynamic calculations of stacking fault energy and with reference to literature findings. Several characterization methods comprising optical microscopy, magnetic phase measurements, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron backscattered diffraction were employed to study the plastic deformation behavior and to identify the operating plasticity mechanisms. The results obtained show that the newly designed duplex alloy exhibits some extraordinary mechanical properties, including an ultimate tensile strength of ~900 MPa and elongation to fracture of ~94 pct due to the synergistic effects of transformation-induced plasticity and twinning-induced plasticity. The deformation mechanism of austenite is complex and includes deformation banding, strain-induced martensite formation, and deformation-induced twinning, while the ferrite phase mainly deforms by dislocation slip. Texture analysis indicates that the Copper and Rotated Brass textures in austenite (FCC phase) and {001}〈110〉 texture in ferrite and martensite (BCC phases) are the main active components during tensile deformation. The predominance of these components is logically related to the strain-induced martensite and/or twin formation.     

双相不锈钢2205铸态组织的热变形研究

研究了工业连铸双相不锈钢2205在不同温度和应变速率下的热变形过程。通过单道次热模拟压缩试验分析了铸态2205流变应力与温度和应变速率的关系,计算出铸态2205的热变形激活能Q=599 kJ/mol,说明铸态2205热加工性能较差。组织分析显示,两相之间变形不协调是相界微裂纹产生的根本原因。