Effect of alloying elements on metadynamic recrystallization in HSLA steels

By means of interrupted torsion tests, the kinetics of metadynamic recrystallization (MDRX) were studied in a Mo, a Nb, and a Ti microalloyed steel at temperatures ranging from 850 °C to 1000 °C and strain rates from 0.02 to 2 s¹. Quenches were also performed after full MDRX. In contrast to the case of static recrystallization (SRX), the kinetics of MDRX are shown to be highly sensitive to a change of an order of magnitude in strain rate and are relatively insensitive to temperature changes within the range of values applicable to industrial hot-rolling practice. A similar algebraic dependence of the MDRX grain size on strain rate and temperature was found in the three steels. The kinetics of MDRX were slower in the Nb than in the Mo steel, and those of the Ti steel were slower than in the Nb and Mo steels. Above 900 °C and 950 °C, the retardation of MDRX in the Nb and Ti steels, respectively, is due to solute drag. Models predicting the start time for Nb and Ti carbonitride precipitation showed that MDRX is delayed below these temperatures by this mechanism. Comparison of the MDRX and precipitation start times in the Nb steel indicated that a temperature of “no-MDRX” could not be defined, in contrast to the well-definedT _nr (no recrystallization temperature) of SRX. By means of torsion simulations composed of multiple interruptions, it is shown that MDRX is retarded decreasingly as the accumulated strain is increased. This appears to be due to the promotion of precipitate coarsening by the continuing deformation.     

合金元素和工艺参数对热轧TRIP钢动态相变的影响

利用Gleeble热模拟试验机进行单轴压缩试验,研究了C-Mn-Si TRIP钢和C-Mn-Al-Si TRIP钢过冷奥氏体形变过程的组织演变,分析了合金元素和工艺参数对过冷奥氏体动态相变的影响.与等温相变相比,C-Mn-Si钢和C-MnAl-Si钢动态相变动力学明显加快.与C-Mn-Si钢相比,用质量分数约1%的Al替代Si后,C-Mn-Al-Si钢的A₃温度明显提高,在相同变形工艺条件下C-Mn-Al-Si钢过冷奥氏体动态相变较易发生,而C-Mn-Si钢动态相变得到的铁素体晶粒比较细小.减小动态相变前奥氏体晶粒尺寸,有利于过冷奥氏体动态相变的进行.提高过冷奥氏体形变时的变形温度或应变速率均对动态相变产生一定的阻碍作用,但影响不显著.     

合金元素对双相钢形变及退火织构的影响

分析了双相钢冷变形过程中形变织构的演变规律以及合金元素对双相钢形变织构的影响规律。分析结果表明,虽然存在有少量珠光体,但双相钢冷变形织构与体心立方金属相近;非碳化物形成元素Si的加入对形变织构没有明显的影响;碳化物形成元素Cr和Nb导致形变织构在α取向线的{112}<110>取向位置上的取向密度增强。测试分析了双相退火过程中钢的织构演变规律。结果表明,退火时晶粒的取向将沿着α取向线向γ取向线位置转变,Si或Cr对晶粒取向改变的阻碍作用不明显,微合金元素Nb明显阻碍晶粒取向改变,退火织构仍保持很高的α取向线织构组分。对上述的实验结果进行了理论分析。     

Effect of Mn,Si and Mn‐Si Alloying on the Precipitation of Ultra‐fine Oxides in Fe during Solidification

The effect of Mn, Si and Mn‐Si alloying on the precipitation of oxide inclusions in Fe during solidification has been investigated. The results show that the inclusions precipitating during solidification are relatively small and distribute uniformly in Mn, SI and Mn‐Si alloyed steels. Most of the inclusions are nearly spherical. The maximum diameter of inclusions is only 3.3μm in the three types of alloyed steels. The average size of inclusions is 1.3μm, 1.2μm and 1.1μm in Mn, Si and Mn‐Si alloyed steels, respectively. The maximum amount of inclusions is 1.1×10⁵ per unit volume (mm^?3) in Mn alloyed steel and the minimum is 5.8×10⁴ per unit volume in Si alloyed steel. The volume fractions of the inclusions with Mn, Si and Mn‐Si alloying are 0.01%, 0.005% and 0.006%, respectively.     

合金元素对双相不锈钢2101耐点蚀性能的影响

研究了合金元素对双相不锈钢2101耐点蚀性能的影响规律。结果显示,2101系列合金的浸泡点蚀腐蚀速率在1.9～7.0 g/（m^2.h）之间,与304不锈钢在同一数量级;Mo是提高2101系双相不锈钢耐腐蚀性的关键元素,而N对耐腐蚀性的影响不大;点蚀起源和Thermo-Calc计算结果显示2101成分体系中,铁素体相是耐点蚀性较弱相,提高铁素体相耐蚀性是提高合金整体耐蚀性的关键;当Cr含量固定在21.5%时,Mo作为铁素体形成元素将在铁素体相中富集,提高铁素体相的耐点蚀性能,从而提高合金整体耐蚀性。     

合金元素对Cr-Mo钢第二类回火脆性影响研究综述

对于一些长期在中温条件下服役的Cr-Mo钢(2.25Cr1Mo),由于钢中P、S等有害杂质元素在服役过程中不断向晶界偏聚,降低了晶界结合力,致使该类钢出现第二类回火脆性这一关键问题.为了探寻降低这类Cr-Mo钢第二类回火脆性倾向的有效方法,提高材料安全服役可靠性,从溶质元素偏聚机制出发,总结分析了合金元素晶界偏聚及改善...     

Effect of alloying elements on the cracking resistance of structural steels intended for low-temperature application

The cracking resistance of structural chromium-nickel-molybdenum steels are analyzed under delayed fracture conditions. The fracture surfaces of steel specimens and the effect of molybdenum and impurities (phosphorus, tin) on their cracking resistance are investigated by Auger electron spectroscopy and emission spectral microanalysis. The positive influence of molybdenum on an increase in the cracking resistance is shown to increase as its content increases to 0.6%; molybdenum does not influence the cracking resistance at its content of 0.6–0.98%, and this effect decreases at a molybdenum content higher than 0.98%.     

Simulation of intercritical annealing in low‐alloy TRIP steels

A coupled thermodynamic/kinetic calculation of austenite formation during intercritical annealing of low‐alloy TRIP steels is presented. The simulation was performed with the use of Dictra computational kinetics software, which employs a procedure for the numerical solution of the coupled diffusion equations involved, as well as mobility databases for the retrieval of the appropriate kinetic data. Calculated results are compared with available experimental data, in order to evaluate the model. Simulation results, regarding the amount and composition of austenite, the rate of transformation and the effect of annealing temperature and heating conditions, are presented and discussed. It is concluded that the simulation can assist the design of the intercritical annealing in these steels.     

Effect of carbon on the solidification morphology of Fe—Mn—Al steels

An investigation into the effect of carbon content on the weld solidification morphologies for two heats of Fe—Mn—Al steels was conducted. Preliminary results set the stage for extended research into weldability properties of a potentially invaluable steel.     

Effect of hot‐rolling conditions on the tensile properties of multiphase steels exhibiting a TRIP effect

TRIP‐assisted multiphase steels have been thoroughly studied in the cold‐rolled and annealed state. The effects of hot‐rolling conditions on these steels are much less studied even though these are of major importance for industrial practice. This study was carried out in order to understand the effect of the hot deformation of austenite on the tensile properties of TRIP‐assisted multiphase steels. Two different compositions and microstructures are investigated. The first one is a low‐carbon steel (mass content of 0.15 %) with a microstructure consisting of an intercritical ferritic matrix, bainite and retained austenite. The second one is a medium‐carbon steel (mass content of 0.4 %) that consists of bainite and retained austenite. Both steels were deformed to various strain levels below the non‐recrystallisation temperature of austenite. The medium carbon steel was deformed in the fully austenitic temperature range whereas the low‐carbon steel was deformed in the intercritical temperature range. In both cases, the prior hot deformation of austenite brings about a large enhancement of the work‐hardening capabilities. In the case of the medium‐carbon steel, this effect can be attributed to a much larger TRIP effect taking place during straining. In the case of the low‐carbon steel, the improvement of the work‐hardening behaviour was attributed to an Interaction between the martensitic transformation and the dislocations already present within the surrounding ferrite matrix.     

Effects of alloying elements upon austenite decomposition in Low-C steels

The kinetics of austenite decomposition were studied in high-purity Fe-0.1C-0.4Mn-0.3Si-X (concentrations in weight percent;X represents 3Ni, 1Cr, or 0.5Mo) steels at temperatures between 500 °C and 675 °C. The transformation stasis phenomenon was found in the Fe-C-Mn-Si-Mo and Fe-C-Mn-Si-Ni alloys isothermally transformed at 650 °C and 675 °C but not in the Fe-C-Mn-Si and Fe-C-Mn-Si-Cr alloys at any of the temperatures investigated. The occurrence of transformation stasis was explained by synergistic interactions among alloying elements. The paraequilibrium model was applied to calculate the metastable fraction of ferrite in each alloy. This fraction was shown to coincide with cessation of transformation in the Mo alloy transformed at 600 °C. Transformation stasis was found in both the Ni and the Mo alloys isothermally reacted at 650 °C and 675 °C. The interactions among Mn, Si, and Mo, as well as interactions among Mn, Si, and Ni, appear to decrease the threshold concentrations for transformation stasis in Fe-C-Mn-Si systems. Segregation of Mn and Mo to the α/yγ boundary, assisted by the presence of Si, was suggested to enhance the solute draglike effect (SDLE) and lead to transformation stasis. In the Ni alloy, a lower driving force for ferrite formation resulting from the Ni addition could be responsible for the occurrence of transformation stasis.     

Correlation of microstructure and fracture properties in weld heat- affected zones of thermomechanically controlled processed steels

This article presents a correlation study between the microstructural parameters and fracture properties in the weld heat-affected zones (HAZs) of high-strength low alloy (HSLA) steels,i.e., a normalized steel and four thermomechanically controlled processed (TMCP) steels. The influence of the local brittle zone (LBZ) on toughness was investigated by means of simulated HAZ tests as well as welded joint tests. The intercritically reheated coarse-grained HAZ ex-hibited the lowest impact energy over the testing temperature range, indicating that this region was the LBZ. By comparing the volume fraction of martensite islands with impact energy val-ues, this LBZ was attributed mainly to the significant increase in the amount of martensite. Niobium was also found to have a deleterious effect on the HAZ fracture toughness because of martensite hardening. This suggests that the formation of martensite islands must be controlled by proper design of chemical compositions to reduce the carbon equivalent and by using the proper welding conditions to limit cooling rates in order to optimize the fracture toughness of welded joints of TMCP steels.     

Influence of alloying elements on the thermal contraction of peritectic steels during initial solidification

Abstract

A modified SSCT (submerged split chill tensile) test was used to measure the contraction forces occurring during the solidification of steels with a carbon content of between 0·05 and 0·2 wt-% at constant Mn (1·55%) and Si (0·3%) contents. Further test series were performed with varying Si, V, Cr, Mn, Ni and Nb contents at a constant C content of 0·1%. Any cracks generated were detected, counted and measured. The total crack length allows conclusions to be drawn about the influence of alloying elements on crack susceptibility. The measured results match very well with results calculated from hot tearing criteria. Besides the steel composition, the superheat of the melt proved to be the most important factor in crack formation caused by contraction.     

等温时间对低硅含铝热轧TRIP钢组织性能的影响

 为了实现低硅含铝热轧TRIP钢的工业应用，以低硅含铝热轧TRIP钢为研究对象，采用扫描电子显微镜、透射电子显微镜、拉伸试验和X射线衍射等试验方法，研究了不同等温时间对试验钢显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明，试验钢的显微组织主要由多边形铁素体、贝氏体铁素体和残余奥氏体组成，随着等温时间的增加，板条贝氏体的体积分数升高，粒状贝氏体的体积分数降低；当等温时间为20 min时，试验钢的综合力学性能最佳，抗拉强度为732.25 MPa，断后伸长率为36%，强塑积为26.36 GPa·%；残余奥氏体的体积分数和碳含量先升高后降低，等温时间为20 min时试验钢表现出较强的加工硬化行为。     

Forming response of retained austenite in a C‐Si‐Mn high strength TRIP sheet steel

TRIP sheet steels typically consist of ferrite, bainite, retained austenite, and martensite. The retained austenite is of particular importance because its deformation‐induced transformation to martensite contributes to excellent combinations of strength and ductility. While information is available regarding austenite response in uniaxial tension, less information is available for TRIP steels with respect to the forming response of retained austenite in complex strain states. Therefore, the purpose of this work was to study the austenite transformation behaviour in different strain paths by determining the amount of retained austenite before and after forming. Forming experiments were performed on a high strength 0.19C‐1.63Si‐1.59Mn TRIP sheet steel 1.2 mm in thickness in two different strain conditions, uniaxial tension (ε₁ = ‐2ε₂) and balanced biaxial stretching (ε₁ = ε₂). Specimens were formed to strains ranging from zero to approximately 0.2 effective (von Mises) strain. Specimens were tested both longitudinally and transverse to the rolling direction in uniaxial tension, and subtle mechanical property differences were found. The volume fraction of austenite, determined with X‐ray diffraction subsequent to forming, was found to decrease with increasing strain for both forming modes. Some modification in the crystallographic texture of the ferrite was observed with increasing strain, in specimens tested in the balanced biaxial stretch condition. This trend was not evident in the uniaxial tensile test results. Slight differences were found in the transformation behaviour of the austenite when formed in different strain conditions. More austenite transformed in specimens tested parallel to the rolling direction than transverse to the rolling direction in uniaxial tension. The amount of austenite transformed during biaxial stretching was determined to be greater than the amount transformed in uniaxial tension for specimens tested transverse to the rolling direction at an equivalent von Mises strain. The amount of austenite that transformed in biaxial tension, however, was comparable to the amount of austenite that transformed in specimens tested longitudinal to the rolling direction in uniaxial tension.     

机械合金化对Mo-Cu合金性能的影响

研究了机械合金化对电子封装用Mo-Cu合金性能的影响规律,结果表明:经机械合金化处理后,钼铜粉末完全变形,颗粒成层片状,小颗粒明显增多,并黏附在大颗粒上面,有的小颗粒到达纳米级,且粉末的衍射峰宽化,衍射峰强度下降.机械合金化后,在不同温度下烧结的Mo-30Cu合金的相对密度、硬度、电导率和热导率都较高,而混合法的较差;当烧结温度在1 050～1 250℃之间时,合金的相对密度、硬度、电导率和热导率随着温度的上升而增大.当温度大于1 250℃时,变化不大.