Mn18Cr18N高氮奥氏体不锈钢的冶炼工艺

为了研究Mn18Cr18N高氮奥氏体不锈钢的冶炼工艺,采用加压感应炉+保护气氛电渣重熔工艺进行Mn18Cr18N高氮奥氏体不锈钢的冶炼工艺试验,冶炼过程中采用氮化合金与加压氮气渗入相结合的方法增氮。结果表明,随着氮气分压的增加,钢中氮质量分数随之增大;当冶炼过程中氮气分压提高0.03 MPa时,能够成功抑制皮下气泡的生产;试验钢经保护气氛电渣重熔后,钢中夹杂物会普遍降低,主要为细小的方形TiN夹杂。     

电渣重熔过程电源频率对电渣锭洁净度的影响

电渣重熔采用低频供电可以提高功率因数、降低电耗,并实现电力系统的三相平衡。然而,其对电渣锭冶金质量特别是洁净度的影响还缺乏足够的数据支撑。为了研究电源频率特别是低频操作对电渣重熔锭洁净度的影响,采用实验室小型低频电渣重熔炉,以304奥氏体不锈钢、GCr15轴承钢为研究对象,详细分析了不同的电源频率对电渣锭化学成分、气体含量、夹杂物分布的影响规律。研究结果发现,与工频电渣重熔相比,不论是不锈钢还是轴承钢,当采用低频电源(2、1、0.4、0.1 Hz)电渣重熔后(在其他工艺参数如渣系、渣量、电流、电压、气氛等完全相同的情况下),电渣锭中的氧质量分数(0.010%～0.013%)大幅增加,对氮含量影响很小。电渣锭中的铝含量明显增加,而其他化学成分变化很小。与此相对应,低频电渣重熔锭的夹杂物数量也明显增加,且增加的夹杂物主要以氧化铝为主,但是夹杂物主要以小于10μm的细小夹杂为主,大颗粒夹杂物略有增加,但是数量较少。氧含量增加的主要原因是低频电源的直流倾向增大,使重熔渣池中的氧化铝发生了电解(30%Al₂O₃+70%CaF₂渣系...     

真空感应炉近常压气氛保护熔炼高氮马氏体不锈钢

研究了在真空感应炉近常压气氛保护熔炼条件下氮在马氏体不锈钢0Cr16Ni5Mo中的溶解度,探讨了炉内保护气体种类、氮化铬铁加入量对钢中氮含量的影响.结果表明,炉内保护气体种类对钢中氮的溶解度有较大影响,氮化铬铁合金加入量对钢氮含量的影响因保护气体种类不同而异.     

Effect of Slag on Inclusions During Electroslag Remelting Process of Die Steel

Many factors influence the non-metallic inclusions in electroslag steel including furnace atmosphere and inclusions’ content in the consumable electrode, slag amount and its composition, power input, melting rate, filling ratio, and so on. Fluoride containing slag, which influences the non-metallic inclusions to a great extent, has been widely used for the electroslag remelting process. The current paper focuses on the effect of fluoride containing slag on the inclusions in electroslag ingots based on the interaction of the slag-metal interface and electroslag remelting process. In this work, die steel of CR-5A and several slags have been employed for investigating the effect of slag on inclusions in an electrical resistance furnace under argon atmosphere in order to eliminate the effect of ambient oxygen. Specimens were taken at different times for analyzing the content, dimensions, and type of non-metallic inclusions. Results of quantitative metallographic analysis indicate that a multi-component slag has better capacity for controlling the amount of inclusions; especially protective gas atmosphere has also been adopted. The findings of inclusions in electroslag steel by SEM–EDS analysis reveal that most non-metallic inclusions in electroslag steel are MgO-Al₂O₃ inclusions for multi-component slags, but it is Al₂O₃ inclusions when remelting using conventional 70 wt pct CaF₂-30 wt pct Al₂O₃ slag. The maximal inclusions’ size using multi-component slags is less than that using conventional binary slag. Small filling ratio as well as protective gas atmosphere is favorable for controlling the non-metallic inclusions in electroslag steel. All the results obtained will be compared to the original state inclusions in steel, which contribute to choice of slag for electroslag remelting.     

Control of Hydrogen During ESR Process

Experimental and numerical studies were carried out for the behavior of hydrogen in a three-phase electroslag furnace using double electrode series technique during electroslag remelting (ESR) process. The effect of water vapor content of furnace gas on the hydrogen content of ingots was studied through the “gas-slag-metal” osmosis experiment. Based on the experimental results, a mathematical model was set up for the behavior of hydrogen pick-up during ESR process. Then the flow of furnace gas during ESR process was studied through a commercial code FLUENT, and the relationship between the water vapor content of furnace gas and argon gas flux in practical production was derived. Finally, the desired reasonable argon gas flow for controlling the hydrogen content of ingots below 2×10^?6 in practice was obtained.     

The Nitrogen Solubility in Molten Stainless Steel

Nitrogen solubility in the austenitic stainless steel melts was measured in the laboratory by bubbling nitrogen gas under different partial pressures of nitrogen and temperatures. A new thermodynamic model for the calculation of nitrogen solubility in molten stainless steel in a wide range of alloy concentrations, temperatures, and pressures has been successfully established by introducing a new term for the effect of pressure on the nitrogen activity coefficient. The calculation results were in good agreement with the measured values. The influences of temperature, nitrogen partial pressure and chemical composition on the nitrogen solubility in molten stainless steel are discussed based on the calculated results. It is possible to produce high nitrogen steels at normal pressure by optimizing the design of the alloy composition and controlling the lowest melting temperature from a thermodynamic point of view.     

Effect of nitrogen alloying and the electroslag refining process on the properties of AISI M41 steel

Nitrogen produces very beneficial effects in high-speed steel and can therefore be regarded as a significant alloying element in ferrous materials. In order to attain the goal of this study, to investigate the effect of nitrogen alloying and the electroslag refining (ESR) process on the properties of AISI M41 steel, two high-speed steels were melted in an air induction furnace (IF). The first one is a standard AISI M41 high-speed steel. The second one is nitrogen-alloyed M41. The produced ingots were used as consumable electrodes in ESR under three different CaF₂-based fluxes. The steel produced from the IF and ESR was heat treated. Hardness, secondary hardness, and microstructure were also studied. It was concluded that both ESR and nitrogen alloying improve the hardness profile of the quenched-tempered high-speed steels. The highest secondary hardness and highest softening resistance were attained by ESR of high-nitrogen high-speed steel (M41N) under CaF₂/CaO/Al₂O₃: 55/30/15 slag. The ESR improves the shape, size, and distribution of precipitates in the produced ingot. Quenching and tempering treatment conditions the retained austenite that is present in the as-cast steel by precipitation of carbide and forming martensite on cooling to room temperature.     

Fe-20Cr-5Al不锈钢加稀土元素La合金化工艺对La收得率的影响

研究了50kg真空感应炉+电渣重熔工艺冶炼Fe-20Cr-5Al不锈钢(/%:0.004~0.006C,0.18Si,0.08Mn,20.25~20.28Cr,5.06~5.17Al)时的加La合金化方法对La回收率的影响。结果表明,采用真空感应炉熔炼(VIF)Fe-20Cr-5Al母合金+稀土氧化物La₂O₃(/%:50CaF₂-20CaO-30La₂O₃)电渣重熔(ESR)La合金化时,钢中La的平均含量为0.003%,加稀土氧化物电渣重熔La合金化不明显;真空感应炉母合金La合金化(含0.38%La)+70%CaF₂-30%Al₂O₃电渣重熔后钢中平均La含量为0.066%;真空感应炉母合金La合金化(含0.34%La)+50%CaF₂-20%CaO-30%La₂O₃电渣重熔后钢中平均La含量为0.032%,说明含La母合金在电渣重熔过程La烧损较大,但30%Al₂O₃较30%La₂O₃更有利降低母合金在电渣重熔过程中La的烧损。     

Characteristics of AlN inclusions in low carbon Fe–Mn–Si–Al TWIP steel produced by AOD-ESR method

Argon oxygen decarburisation–electroslag remelting (AOD-ESR) process has been well used to produce the Fe–Mn–Si–Al twinning induced plasticity steel (TWIP) steels. The characteristics of AlN inclusions formed in TWIP steels after AOD refining, ESR and forging process were investigated by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry. An automated program called ‘INCAFeature’ was used to collect statistics of inclusion characteristics. Great differences on the amount, distribution and morphologies of AlN inclusions were observed in AOD ingots, ESR ingots and forgings. The dominating inclusions in AOD ingots are mainly single Al(O)N and MnS(Se)–Al(O)N aggregate, accounting for 66.7% of the total inclusions. After the ESR process, AlN inclusions in all size range significantly decreased, which were rarely observed in ESR ingots. Thermodynamic calculations show that AlN inclusions can precipitate in the liquid Fe–Mn–Si–Al TWIP steels, which is different from the viewpoint of literatures that the precipitation of AlN inclusions took place at solidifying front or solid phase. Furthermore, the thermodynamic calculation result has been verified by high temperature laser scanning confocal microscope experiments.     

Electroslag remelting of the metal wastes of nickel alloys

The electroslag remelting of the metal wastes of nickel alloys is studied, and the obtained results demonstrate that the chemical composition and the physicomechanical and service properties of the ingots meet the requirements of the specifications for these alloys. The electroslag remelting ingots are then used as a charge for remelting in a vacuum induction furnace according to a standard technology.     

Effect of Nitrogen Alloying on Sulphur Behaviour during ESR of AISI M41 Steel

In this work, the effects of nitrogen alloying, physical properties and chemical composition of slag used in electro‐slag refining (ESR) on phosphorus and sulphur contents of AISI M41 high speed steel have been studied. The experiments were conducted with two high speed steel grades which were melted in an induction furnace (IF). The first grade is the standard AISI M41 high‐speed steel and the second one is nitrogen alloyed M41 (denoted M41N). The produced ingots were ESR remelted under three grades of calcium fluoride based slag. Results showed that the ESR process has no effect on the phosphorus content in steel but it is a good tool in removing sulphur. This study shows that a high desulphurization rate can be achieved by ESR process by optimizing slag properties where the viscosity and oxidation reactions play an important role in sulphur removal. Nitrogen alloying was found to retard sulphur removal.     

电渣重熔对FeCrAl不锈钢中夹杂物的影响

应用扫描电镜(SEM)及X射线能谱分析仪(EDS)对真空感应炉熔炼(VIM)和电渣重熔炉熔炼(ESR)的FeCrAl不锈钢中夹杂物的成分、形貌、数量、大小进行统计分析。结果表明,AlN是2个钢锭的主要夹杂物,电渣重熔过程中产生的高熔点稀土化合物可作为AlN析出的异质核心。电渣重熔使自耗电极中尺寸大于10μm的夹杂物基本消失,ESR锭中尺寸小于5μm的夹杂物达到86.7%。电渣重熔减小了AlN的平均尺寸,去除了大尺寸的AlN,使AlN的总面积明显减小。热力学计算结果表明,VIM锭中AlN可以直接在液相中析出;ESR锭中氮含量的降低造成AlN不能直接在液相中析出,随着凝固的进行,[Al]和[N]在残余液相中富集,当凝固分率大于0.615后,AlN才能在凝固前沿的残余液相中析出。     

Effect of protected electroslag remelting on cleanliness of G20CrNi2Mo bearing steel

To meet the high cleanliness requirements of bearing steel used in high-speed railway trains, a new production process combining vacuum induction melting and electroslag remelting (ESR) was used to produce G20CrNi2Mo bearing steel. To investigate the effect of remelting on the cleanliness of the steel, two kinds of G20CrNi2Mo steels were prepared using an ESR furnace with and without high-purity argon protection. The results show that the G20CrNi2Mo electrodes smelted using a vacuum induction furnace have very high cleanliness 0.010[P%]–0.004[S%]–0.0012[O%]–0.0041[N%]). Unprotected ESR leads to an increased oxygen content, while protected ESR prevents any increase in oxygen content. Both protected and unprotected ESR results in significant desulphurisation, with desulphurisation rates reaching over 50%. The protected ESR process removes Al₂O₃–SiO₂–MnO inclusions, and the remaining inclusions in the steel can be divided into two categories, Al₂O₃ and Al₂O₃–MnS.     

电渣重熔高氮钢技术的进展

 高氮钢,尤其是高氮不锈钢,由于其优异的性能和诱人的应用前景受到国内外钢铁材料界的广泛关注。在理论计算分析氮在钢中溶解行为的基础上,指出了高氮钢制备的主要技术难点;概述了目前高氮钢的主要制备方法,重点讨论了常压和高压电渣重熔高氮钢的特点和存在的问题;分析了用电弧渣重熔(ASR)法生产高氮钢的技术优势,认为用ASR法生产高氮钢是目前比较可行的方案。     

17-7PH沉淀硬化不锈钢电渣重熔过程洁净度的变化

采用35 t电弧炉-AOD脱碳-LF精炼-模铸工艺制备了17-7PH沉淀硬化不锈钢自耗电极,并通过气体保护电渣炉重熔得到了2 t重的电渣锭。利用ASPEX扫描电镜分析了电渣重熔前后17-7PH钢中夹杂物数量、尺寸、成分的变化规律,并采用SEM-EDS进一步观察夹杂物的形貌及组成。研究结果发现,电渣重熔后,O含量由6.6×10^-6降至5.7×10^-6,N含量由200×10^-6降至180×10^-6。重熔前后夹杂物的类型没有变化,重熔后总的夹杂物数量大幅减少,特别是大颗粒夹杂物的数量明显减少、尺寸减小。电渣锭中总的夹杂物以AlN夹杂物为主,其尺寸较大、数量最多。为了提高17-7PH钢电渣锭的洁净度,应尽可能减少自耗电极中的N含量,以减少电渣重熔过程AlN夹杂物的生成量。     

不锈钢冶炼及凝固过程氮的控制

总结了氮在不锈钢中有害和有利正反两方面的作用。通过热力学计算和实测数据分析了温度和氮分压对不锈钢熔体中氮溶解度的影响,理论分析了不锈钢熔体吸氮和脱氮的动力学,指出了真空和高压分别是生产超低氮和高氮钢的主要方法。结合以往的研究成果和生产实践提出了生产超低氮铁素体不锈钢和高氮不锈钢的具体工艺技术措施。     

电渣冶金技术的最新发展趋势

简要回顾了电渣重熔工业生产50年的发展历史,重点对近年来电渣冶金新技术进行了介绍和评价,包括快速电渣重熔,双极串联电渣连铸技术,特厚板坯电渣重熔,大型电渣重熔钢锭凝固偏析控制,可控气氛电渣炉和电渣液态浇铸技术。在新的发展阶段,电渣冶金技术向高效、节能、环保和满足更高质量方向发展。     

Novelty in the ESR process of making large hollow ingots

The development of the formation of hollow ingots is briefly reviewed. The reasonability of application of large electroslag remelting hollow ingots, including the replacement of the forged and rolled metal of shells and rings by the low-deformed or even as-cast ESR metal, is shown. Data are presented on ESR of commercial hollow ingots produced by the remelting of short consumable electrodes exchanged in remelting.     

Assessment of Oxygen Control and Its Effect on Inclusion Characteristics during Electroslag Remelting of Die Steel

Deoxidation during electroslag remelting of S136 die steel was experimentally studied. The characteristics of inclusions in the electrode and ESR ingots were determined by image analyzer and SEM‐EDS. The results show that the oxygen content can be reduced from 89 ppm in the electrode to the lowest (12 ppm) in the ingot only when protective Ar gas remelting in combination with specially designed slag deoxidation treatment were employed simultaneously. The proportion of the oxygen combined as oxide inclusions increases with decreasing the total oxygen content in ESR ingot. The original inclusions in the electrode are mainly large (Mn,Cr)S and the large inclusions in the form of Al₂O₃ core surrounded by an outer sulfide layer, besides a few pure Al₂O₃ inclusions. After ESR process, while only pure Al₂O₃ inclusions with the size of about 1 µm were observed in ESR ingots. The large inclusions in the electrode were removed during ESR process. With higher oxygen content in the ingot, the contents of inclusions and large inclusions would be relatively higher. The results from industrial experiments have confirmed the availability of the present oxygen control technique. The mechanisms of oxygen behavior and control as well as inclusion evolution during ESR process were proposed based on experimental results along with thermodynamic analysis.     

Control of MgO·Al2O3 Spinel Inclusions during Protective Gas Electroslag Remelting of Die Steel

The effect of calcium treatment and/or aluminum-based deoxidant addition on the oxygen control and modification of MgO·Al₂O₃ spinel inclusions during protective gas electroslag remelting (P-ESR) of H13 die steel with low oxygen content was experimentally studied. It is found that all the inclusions in the consumable electrode are MgO·Al₂O₃ spinels, besides a few MgO·Al₂O₃ spinels surrounded by an outer (Ti,V)N or MnS layer. After P-ESR refining combined with proper calcium treatment, all the original MgO·Al₂O₃ spinels in the electrode (except for the original MgO·Al₂O₃ spinels having been removed in the P-ESR process) were modified to mainly CaO-MgO-Al₂O₃ and some CaO-Al₂O₃ inclusions, both of which have a low melting point and homogeneous compositions. In the case of only Al-based deoxidant addition, all the oxide inclusions remaining in ESR ingots are MgO·Al₂O₃ spinels. The operation of Al-based deoxidant addition and/or calcium treatment during P-ESR of electrode steel containing low oxygen content is invalid to further reduce the oxygen content and oxide inclusions amount compared with remelting only under protective gas atmosphere. All the original sulfide inclusions were removed after the P-ESR process. Most of the inclusions in ESR ingots are about 2 μm in size. The mechanisms of non-metallic inclusions evolution and modification of MgO·Al₂O₃ spinels by calcium treatment during the P-ESR process were proposed.