Effect of nitrogen and nickel on the stability of an Fe-12Cr-23Mn austenitic steel

The effect of nitrogen and nickel on the austenite stability and the structural changes as a result of cold work of an Fe-12Cr-23Mn alloy steel has been examined by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray analysis. Prestrain was performed either at room temperature or at 200° C. Final strain was carried out at liquid nitrogen temperature. The volume fraction of strain-induced martensite decreased by 40% and 12% due to the addition of 2.43% Ni and 0.11% N, respectively, despite whether prestrain was performed or not. The mechanisms are discussed in terms of the phase, stacking faults, dislocation cells and dislocation tangles induced by prestrain and final strain.     

Creep of low-activated Fe-12Cr-20Mn-1W austenitic corrosion-resisting steel

Conclusions 1. Creep resistance of the Fe-12Cr-20Mn-1W steel, containing 0.1-0.26 wt. % C and also small additions of Ti, B, and P in the range 823–973 K is similar to the creep resistance of the Fe-Cr-NI steels of the 304 type, 800 alloy, and also the Fe-Cr-Mn-Ni steel of the ÉP838 type.2. An increase of the carbon content in the range 0.1–0.26 wt. % in the Fe-12Cr-20Mn-1W alloys slightly reduces the minimum creep rate 873 K and does not effect this parameter at 973 K.3. The efficiency of the effect of carbon on the minimum creep rate of the Fe-12Cr-20Mn-1W steels is evidently lower than the 800 alloy.Translated from Fiziko-Khimicheskaya Mekhanika Materialov, Vol. 29, No. 2, pp. 81–85, March–April, 1993.     

The structure of splat-cooled Fe-20% Cr-25% Ni austenitic steel

A controlled atmosphere splat quenching gun has been used to produce splats of Fe-20% Cr-25% Ni. Three types of structure were observed by thin foil electron microscopy, namely high-angle cellular, low-angle cellular, and linear arrays of dislocation loops, which were determined primarily by the heat transfer conditions. In the thin, most rapidly cooled areas (lift-off regions) high-angle cellular structures were observed which were largely free of defects. As the cooling rate decreases there was a greater tendency for low-angle cellular structures to form, but at intermediate cooling rates bands of dislocation loops were observed. These are explained in terms of solute segregation and vacancy coalescence along 〈100〉_gg directions in the austenite.     

Tensile stress–strain and work hardening behaviour of 316LN austenitic stainless steel

Abstract

The true stress (σ)–true plastic strain (?) data of a type 316LN austenitic stainless steel tested at nominal strain rates in the range 3×10^-5–3×10^-3 s^-1 and temperatures of 300–1123 K were analysed in terms of flow relationships proposed by Hollomon, Ludwik, Swift, Voce, and Ludwigson. The applicability of the particular flow relationship is discussed in terms of ‘complete’ and ‘applicable’ range fits of the experimental σ–? data. At all strain rates, in the case of the complete range fit, the Ludwigson equation followed the stress–strain data most closely at 300 K, while in the temperature range 523–773 K, the flow behaviour was described equally well by both the Ludwigson and Voce equations. In the temperature range 823–1023 K, the Voce equation described the flow behaviour most accurately in the case of the complete range fit of σ–? data at all strain rates. The analysis of σ–? data employing the Ludwigson equation in the applicable range fit covering low and intermediate strains, and the Hollomon equation at high strains provided close simulation of the observed flow behaviour in the temperature range 823–1023 K. At high temperatures of 1073 and 1123 K, the Ludwigson equation reduces to the Hollomon equation. The variations in different flow parameters of the Ludwigson and Voce equations with temperature and strain rate exhibited anomalous behaviour at intermediate temperatures because of dynamic strain aging.     

23Cr-14Ni高氮奥氏体不锈钢σ相析出行为EI北大核心CSCD

采用经验公式、热力学计算方法、Gleeble热/力模拟实验技术,结合光学显微镜、扫描电镜及透射电镜分析,研究了23Cr-14Ni高氮奥氏体不锈钢中σ相的析出行为。结果表明,23Cr-14Ni高氮奥氏体不锈钢中σ相可在960~1030℃析出,高于1050℃溶解。σ相析出具有异常快速的动力学特征,在经过1030℃保温1 min固溶处理后,σ相可直接从奥氏体晶界快速析出,析出先于碳氮化物相。σ相析出动力学行为及相对碳氮化物的析出次序和传统奥氏体不锈钢显著不同。铬、锰、钼元素含量较高且钼元素在晶界处偏聚提高了σ相平衡析出温度,是加速σ相析出的主要原因。     

Tensile flow and work hardening behaviour of 9Cr-1Mo ferritic steel in the frame work of Voce relationship

Tensile stress-strain and work hardening behaviour of 9Cr-1Mo steel, containing three levels of silicon content (i.e., 0.24, 0.42 and 0.60 wt.%) have been examined in the temperature range 300-873 K in the framework of strain hardening law proposed by Voce. True stress-true plastic strain data for all test conditions were adequately described by Voce equation. The variations of work hardening parameters with temperature exhibited three different temperature regimes and displayed good correlations with the respective tensile properties of the steel. The variations of instantaneous work hardening rate with stress exhibited two-stage behaviour characterised by a rapid decrease in work hardening rate (transient stage) at low stresses followed by a gradual decrease (stage-III) at high stresses. Both work hardening parameters and instantaneous work hardening rate exhibited signatures of dynamic strain ageing at intermediate temperatures and dominance of dynamic recovery at high temperatures.     

Heat treatment and magnetic properties of Fe-23Cr-16Co-X alloys

Fe-23Cr-16Co alloys containing titanium and titanium and niobium simultaneously were investigated. A dependence was noted between the parameters of TMA and low-temperature ageing influencing the level ofB _r,H _c and (BH)_max and alleviating the action of niobium on alloy sensibility on fluctuations of these parameters was noticed. TEM investigations revealed the existence of the phase connected with the presence of niobium in the alloy. The results confirm -creative action of niobium and titanium and point to a substantial influence of the temperature of annealing, preceeding solutioning on the final magnetic properties.     

Microstructure optimization of austenitic Alloy 800H (Fe-21Cr-32Ni)

The microstructural evolution, specifically of grain boundaries, precipitates, and dislocations in thermomechanically processed (TMP) Alloy 800H samples was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The TMP not only significantly increased the fraction of low-Σ coincidence site lattice boundaries, but also introduced nanoscale precipitates in the matrix and altered the distribution of dislocations. Statistical analysis indicates that the morphology and distribution of grain boundary precipitates were dependent on grain boundary types. The microstructure optimization played a synergistic effect on the significantly increased strength with comparable ductility and enhanced intergranular corrosion resistance and creep-fatigue life compared to the as-received samples.     

A novel high manganese austenitic steel with higher work hardening capacity and much lower impact deformation than Hadfield manganese steel

To tackle the problem of poor work hardening capacity and high initial deformation under low load in Hadfield manganese steel, the deformation behavior and microstructures under tensile and impact were investigated in a new high manganese austenitic steel Fe18Mn5Si0.35C (wt.%). The results show that this new steel has higher work hardening capacity at low and high strains than Hadfield manganese steel. Its impact deformation is much lower than that of Hadfield manganese steel. The easy occurrence and rapid increase of the amount of stress-induced ε martensitic transformation account for this unique properties in Fe18Mn5Si0.35C steel. The results indirectly confirm that the formation of distorted deformation twin leads to the anomalous work hardening in Hadfield manganese steel.     

Influence of heat treatment on the strength and fracture behaviour of Fe-12Cr-6Al ferritic stainless steel

The changes in the tensile properties and fracture mode brought about by heat treatment of Fe-12Cr-6Al ferritic stainless steel have been studied. A favourable combination of high strength and good ductility is obtained by heating the material at 1370 K for 2 h followed by a water quench. The high-temperature treatment results in carbide dissolution as well as an increase in the grain size. The mechanism of strengthening has been evaluated from the apparent activation energy (28 kJ mol^–1) and is identified to be the unpinning of dislocations from the atmosphere of carbon atoms. As the heat-treatment temperature is increased, the fracture behaviour changes from ductile to brittle mode and this is related to the changes in grain size and friction stress.     

Transformation-induced plasticity in Fe-17.20% Cr-7.34% Ni steel

The characteristics of transformation-induced plasticity of Fe-17.20% Cr-7.34% Ni steel were studied. The maximum value of fracture elongation occurred at 20° C in the temperature rangeMs (–196° C) toMd (75° C), and this maximum elongation was brought about by the delay of necking. The percentage of martensite per unit tensile strain after the martensite transformation was then 2.20     

Effect of temperature and strain rate on tensile flow and work hardening behaviour of a Ti modified austenitic stainless steel

Abstract

The tensile flow stress data for a 15Cr - 15Ni - 2.2Mo - Ti modified austenitic stainless steel in the temperature range 300 - 1023 K and in the strain rate range 6.3 × 10^-5- 1.3 × 10^-2 s^-1 was analysed in terms of the Ludwigson and Voce equations. It was found that the Ludwigson equation described the flow behaviour adequately up to the test temperature of 923 K, whereas the Voce equation could be employed over the full temperature range. The peaks/ plateaus observed in the variation of these parameters as a function of temperature and strain rate in the intermediate temperature range have been identified as one of the manifestations of dynamic strain aging (DSA). Also the variation of these parameters with temperature and strain rate could clearly bring out the different domains of DSA observed in this alloy. The work hardening analysis of the flow stress data revealed that, in the DSA regime, the onset of stage III hardening is athermal.     

Microstructural evolution and strain hardening mechanism of a boron-containing metastable austenitic steel

Quantitative tensile tests were carried out to study the microstructural evolution and strain hardening mechanism of a boron-containing metastable austenitic steel with 13?wt-% Mn and 0.30?wt-% B. The results indicate that the great mechanical properties come from two-stage TRIP effect and the true stress–strain curve can be divided into three stages during the tensile process. In the initial stage, part of the initial austenite transformed to ?-martensite through the stacking faults. Then, α’-martensite was formed from austenite directly or through the ?-martensite formation, which led to a great rise on the strain hardening rate in this stage. In the last stage, decline of the strain hardening rate was observed due to the co-work between multiple phases and voids.     

Deformation mechanisms in an austenitic stainless steel (25Cr-20Ni) at elevated temperature

The creep behaviour at elevated temperature of an austenitic stainless steel (25Cr-20Ni), both with and without antimony additions, has been reanalysed. Formerly, the creep behaviour was interpreted by considering creep mechanisms based on diffusional (Coble) creep and threshold stresses. In the present paper, it is proposed that an alternative mechanism of grain boundary sliding, accommodated by slip in grain boundary mantle regions, can in fact be used to describe more accurately the creep behaviour. Quantitative predictions, based on phenomenological equations for describing creep controlled by grain boundary sliding, are made of the influences of grain size, stress and antimony addition on creep rates, and of the influence of grain size on the activation energy for creep of 25Cr-20Ni stainless steel. Comparison of these predictions with those based on creep models incorporating only diffusional flow are made. Furthermore, the existence of a threshold stress in creep of single-phase, massive materials is strongly questioned.     

Effect of grain refinement on strain hardening and fracture in austenitic stainless steel

The present study aims to investigate the effect of grain refinement on strain hardening behaviour and fracture surface characteristics in 316LN austenitic stainless steel (ASS). The ASSs with varying grain sizes were obtained through 90% cold rolled reduction and subsequently phase reversion annealing treatment. The results showed that the grain refinement from coarse-grained (CG) structure to ultrafine-grained (UFG) structure increased the yield strength whilst maintaining a reasonable ductility. The strain hardening curves in all the samples were divided into three stages. The fractures in all the samples were ductile fracture with dimples. The subtle differences in the strain hardening behaviour and fracture surface characteristics among the samples with various grain sizes from CG structure to UFG structure were influenced by the deformation mechanisms of austenite.     

机械作用对 Fe-24Cr-12Co 和 Fe-22Cr-15Co-1Si 永磁体磁性能的影响

本文研究了 Fe_(-24)Cr_(12)Co 和 Fe_(22)Cr_(15)Co_(-1)Si 两种永磁体的磁性与冲击和振动作用的关系,找到了影响规律,为在机械力作用下合理使用材料提供了实验依据。     

耐酸性高Mn奥氏体钢的实验研究

为适应特殊油气开采环境的复杂工况条件,提高设备的使用寿命和安全性,降低开采成本,不同于常规管线钢低C低Mn的合金设计思路,采用高C高Mn成分体系获得了综合性能优异的新型耐酸性奥氏体钢.通过拉伸实验、冲击试验以及氢致开裂实验等方法对其综合性能进行研究,并利用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、透射电镜等手段对高Mn奥氏体钢的组织进行了观察分析.研究结果表明:实验钢抗拉强度达到1 153 MPa,屈强比仅为0.46,伸长率高达50%,-40℃冲击功达到123 J,同时A溶液条件下经96 h浸泡未发现氢鼓泡及裂纹.实验钢显微组织为单相奥氏体组织,组织中存在大量位错、层错以及孪晶.与常规管线钢相比较,实验钢具有低屈强比、高均匀塑性变形的优点.此外,奥氏体组织的溶氢能力极强,本实验钢具有优良的抗氢致开裂腐蚀性能.     

氮强化高锰奥氏体低温钢的拉伸应变硬化行为

采用低温拉伸、SEM和TEM等方法,对32Mn-7Cr-1Mo-0.3N奥氏体钢进行表征,研究了它的拉伸应变硬化行为.结果表明,32Mn-7Cr-1Mo-0.3N奥氏体钢的真应力与真应变不遵循Hollomon的线性关系,应变硬化指数n随着真应变的增大而提高,但当ε>0.2后,77 K下的dn/dε值明显高于其它温度的值.在77 K真应变ε>0.2后材料的d2σ/dε2变为正值.dn/dε与d2σ/dε2这一特殊变化趋势导致77 K下应变硬化率和延伸率的提高.其微观机制是,孪晶的形成速率以及孪晶与位错之间的相互作用与硬化率相协调,进而延迟了颈缩的产生,导致较高的均匀变形能力.     

Correlation of austenite stability and ductile-to-brittle transition behavior of high-nitrogen 18Cr-10Mn austenitic steels

Ductile-to-brittle transition behavior of high-nitrogen 18Cr-10Mn austenitic steels containing different contents of Ni, Mo, Cu as well as nitrogen is discussed in terms of austenite stability and associated deformation-induced martensitic transformation (DIMT). Electron back-scattered diffraction and transmission electron microscopy analyses of cross-sectional area of the Charpy impact specimens fractured at −196 °C indicated that the brittle fracture planes were almost parallel to one of {1 1 1} slip planes and some metastable austenites near the fracture surface were transformed to α′-martensite by localized plastic deformation occurring during crack propagation. Quantitative evaluation of deformation-induced martensite together with characteristics of true stress-strain and load-displacement curves obtained from tensile and Charpy impact tests, respectively, supported that DIMT might take place in high-nitrogen austenitic steels with relatively low austenite stability. The occurrence of DIMT decreased low-temperature toughness and thus increased largely ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (DBTT), as compared to that predicted by empirical equations strongly depending on nitrogen content. As a result, the increased DBTT could be reasonably correlated with austenite stability against DIMT.