Influence of the High-Temperature Mechanical Loading Mode on the Flow Behavior and Microstructural Evolution of a Nb-Stabilized Austenitic Stainless Steel

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A - The present work addresses the effect of three high-temperature deformation modes, namely, torsion, uniaxial compression, and plane strain compression,...     

Effect of Silicon and Manganese on Mechanical Properties of Low-Carbon Plain TRIP Steel

Inthelasttwodecadesconsiderableefforthas beenputonthedevelopmentofhighstrengthsteels fortheautomotiveindustry.Themainaimistore ducecarweightbyincreasingthesteelstrength. Nowmoreandmoreattentionhasbeenpaidtohigh strengthtransformation inducedplasticity(TR…     

Influence of Al on Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Cr-Containing Transformation-Induced Plasticity Steel

Chromium in transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) steel is known to have a detrimental effect on the mechanical properties by increasing the hardenability of austenite introduced during intercritical heat treatment. In this study, it is suggested that an Al addition can counterbalance the effect of Cr by encouraging ferrite formation during fast cooling and austempering. This contributes to securing the thermal stability of austenite and to retrieving the excellent mechanical properties of TRIP steel even with the addition of Cr.     

Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Nb-Ti Microalloyed Pipeline Steel

 The correlation between microstructures and mechanical properties of a Nb-Ti microalloyed pipeline steel was investigated. The results revealed that with decreasing the finish rolling temperature and the cooling stop temperature, the matrix microstructure was changed from quasi-polygonal ferrite to acicular ferrite, as a result of improvement of both strength and low temperature toughness. By means of electron backscattered diffraction observation, an effective acicular ferrite packet contained several low angle boundaries or subboundaries plates which made important contributions to improvement of strength. It was found that many fine quasi-polygonal ferrite grains with high angle boundaries as the toughening structure were introduced into the acicular ferrite matrix to refine effective grain size and improve the toughness.     

Effect of Manganese Content on Wetting Behavior of Low-Carbon Interstitial-Free Steel by Liquid Zinc

In this study, the effect of manganese content in the steel on the dynamic reactive wetting behavior of low-carbon IF (interstitial-free) steel by liquid zinc was investigated. The initial wetting behavior could be explained by the traditional wetting theory according to the Cassie equation. As the chemical reactions between liquid zinc and steel plate started, the surface oxide film on the steel plate prevented the chemical reactions by occupying the reaction sites.     

High-Temperature Mechanical Behavior and Fracture Analysis of a Low-Carbon Steel Related to Cracking

Cracking in continuously cast steel slabs has been one of the main problems in casting for decades. In recent years, the use of computational models has led to a significant improvement in caster performance and product quality. However, these models require accurate thermomechanical properties as input data, which are either unreliable or nonexistent for many alloys of commercial interest. A major reason for this lack of reliable data is that high-temperature mechanical properties are difficult to measure. Several methods have been developed to assess the material strength during solidification, especially for light alloys. The tensile strength during solidification of a low carbon aluminum-killed (LCAK; obtained from Tata Steel Mainland Europe cast at the DSP plant in IJmuiden, the Netherlands) has been studied by a technique for high-temperature tensile testing, which was developed at Sumitomo Metal Industries in Japan. The experimental technique enables a sample to melt and solidify without a crucible, making possible the accurate measurement of load over a small solidification temperature range. In the current study, the tensile test results are analyzed and the characteristic zero-ductility and zero-strength temperatures are determined for this particular LCAK steel grade. The fracture surfaces are investigated following tensile testing, which provides an invaluable insight into the fracture mechanism and a better understanding with respect to the behavior of the steel during solidification. The role of minor alloying elements, like sulfur, in hot cracking susceptibility is also discussed.     

Effects of Microstructural Evolution and Dislocation Properties on the Strengthening Behavior of Cold-Drawn Ultralow-Carbon Steel

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A - The microstructural evolution and variations in the dislocation properties and the dislocation density of drawn ultralow-carbon (ULC) steel wires, which...     

Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Fusion Welds in an Iron-Copper-Based Multicomponent Steel

NUCu-140 is a copper-precipitation-strengthened steel that exhibits excellent mechanical properties with a relatively simple chemical composition and processing schedule. As a result, NUCu-140 is a candidate material for use in many naval and structural applications. Before NUCu-140 can be implemented as a replacement for currently used materials, the weldability of this material must be determined under a wide range of welding conditions. This research represents an initial step toward understanding the microstructural and mechanical property evolution that occurs during fusion welding of NUCu-140. Microhardness traverses and tensile testing using digital image correlation show local softening in the heat-affected zone (HAZ). Microstructural characterization using light optical microscopy (LOM) revealed very few differences in the softened regions compared with the base metal. Local-electrode atom-probe (LEAP) tomography demonstrates that local softening occurs as a result of dissolution of the Cu-rich precipitates. MatCalc kinetic simulations (Vienna, Austria) were combined with welding heat-flow calculations to model the precipitate evolution within the HAZ. Reasonably good agreement was obtained between the measured and calculated precipitate radii, number density, and volume fraction of the Cu-rich precipitates in the weld. These results were used with a precipitate-strengthening model to understand strength variations within the HAZ.     

Effects of Nb and V on Microstructural Evolution,Precipitation Behavior and Tensile Properties in Hot-rolled Mo-bearing Steel

Microstructural evolution,precipitation behavior,and tensile properties of four experimental Mo-bearing steels were studied to elucidate the effects of Nb and V on microstructural properties.The results indicated that the microstructure of hot-rolled steels consisted of polygonal ferrite and degenerate pearlite,and the morphology remained same after holding at 600 ℃for 1h.The smallest grain size was obtained in Nb-V-Mo containing steel,followed by Nb-Mo and V-Mo steels.Precipitation was less in the hot-rolled Mo-bearing steel.The maximum volume fraction of precipitates was obtained in Nb-V-Mo bearing steel,and the Nb-V-Mo complex carbonitrides were highly stable at 600℃.In the Mo-bearing steel,the yield ratio was lowest at room temperature but highest at 600℃,which was attributed to the precipitation of Mo carbides and drag effect of Mo solute on dislocation movement.     

Microstructural Evolution of Surface Layer of TWIP Steel Deformed by Mechanical Attrition Treatment

 A nanocrystalline layer was synthesized on the surface of TWIP steel samples by surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) under varying durations. Microhardness variation was examined along the depth of the deformation layer. Microstructural characteristics of the surface at the TWIP steel SMATed for 90 min were observed and analyzed by optical microscope, X-ray diffraction, transmission and high-resolution electron microscope. The results show that the orientation of austenite grains weakens, and α-martensite transformation occurs during SMAT. During the process of SMAT, the deformation twins generate and divide the austenite grains firstly; then α-martensite transformation occurs beside and between the twin bundles; after that the martensite and austenite grains rotate to accommodate deformation, and the orientations of martensite and between martensite and residual austenite increase; lastly the randomly oriented and uniform-sized nanocrystalline layers are formed under continuous deformation.     

Influence of Process Parameters on the Mechanical Behavior of an Ultrafine-Grained Al Alloy

Aluminum alloys with nanocrystalline (NC) and ultrafine grain (UFG) size are of interest because of their strengths that are typically 30 pct greater than conventionally processed alloys of the same composition. In this study, UFG AA 5083 plate was prepared by quasi-isostatic (QI) forging of cryomilled powder, and the microstructure and mechanical behavior was investigated and compared with the behavior of coarse-grained AA 5083. Forging parameters were adjusted in an effort to strengthen the UFG material while retaining some tensile ductility. Different forging parameters were employed on three plates, with approximate dimensions of 254 mm diameter and 19 mm thickness. The overarching goal of the current effort was to increase strength through minimized grain growth during processing while maintaining ductility by breaking up prior particle boundaries (PPBs) with high forging pressures. Mechanical tests revealed that strength increased inversely with grain size, whereas ductility for some of the experimental materials was preserved at the level of the conventional alloy. The application of the Hall-Petch relationship to the materials was studied and is discussed in detail with consideration given to strengthening mechanisms other than grain size, including dispersion (Orowan), solid solution, and dislocation strengthening.     

30Mn20Al3无磁钢加工硬化行为和组织变化

研究了30Mn20Al3无磁钢冷轧板经1000和800℃固溶处理10 min后的拉伸变形加工硬化行为和组织结构变化.结果表明:该钢的加工硬化速率在不同变形阶段随真应变的变化呈现不同的规律,加工硬化指数随真应变增加而增加.OM和TEM观察显示,变形量小时,滑移为主要变形机制;变形量增大,变形机制以形变孪晶与位错及形变孪晶之间的交互作用为主;1 000℃固溶处理的晶粒尺寸较800℃大,变形过程中产生的形变孪晶较多,且随着变形量增加,形变孪晶可持续形成,增大了TWIP效应;晶粒尺寸减小使变形过程中的形变孪晶产生的临界应力增大,抑制形变孪晶的产生,从而减小了TWIP效应.