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Effect Of Deformation On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Dual Phase Steel Produced Via Strip Casting Simulation, Zhiping Xiong, Andrii Kostryzhev, Nicole Stanford, Elena V. Pereloma Jan 2016

Effect Of Deformation On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Dual Phase Steel Produced Via Strip Casting Simulation, Zhiping Xiong, Andrii Kostryzhev, Nicole Stanford, Elena V. Pereloma

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The strip casting is a recently appeared technology with a potential to significantly reduce energy consumption in steel production, compared to hot rolling and cold rolling. However, the quantitative dependences of the steel microstructure and mechanical properties on strip casting parameters are unknown and require investigation. In the present work we studied the effects of strain and interrupted cooling temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties in conventional dual phase steel (0.08C-0.81Si-1.47Mn-0.03Al wt%). The strip casting process was simulated using a Gleeble 3500 thermo-mechanical simulator. The steel microstructures were studied using optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Mechanical properties were measured …


Microstructure And Micro-Texture Evolution During The Dynamic Recrystallisation Of A Ni-30fe-Nb-C Model Alloy, Parvez Mannan, Ahmed A. Saleh, Azdiar A. Gazder, Gilberto Casillas, Elena V. Pereloma Jan 2016

Microstructure And Micro-Texture Evolution During The Dynamic Recrystallisation Of A Ni-30fe-Nb-C Model Alloy, Parvez Mannan, Ahmed A. Saleh, Azdiar A. Gazder, Gilberto Casillas, Elena V. Pereloma

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The evolution of microstructure and micro-texture during discontinuous dynamic recrystallisation of an austenitic Ni-30Fe-Nb-C model alloy subjected to interrupted plane strain compression at strains (ε) of 0.23, 0.35, 0.68, 0.85 and 1.2 was investigated using electron backscattering diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. Throughout the strain range, the majority of dynamic recrystallisation events comprised nucleation in necklace-like arrangements located at and along grain boundaries via bulging. At ε ≥ 0.68, discrete nucleation events were also observed within grain interiors. Grain growth during dynamic recrystallisation is characteristic of strain induced boundary migration. The initial texture comprised Cube-RD ({013}〈100〉), Cube-ND ({001}〈310〉) and Cube …


Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Strip Cast Trip Steel Subjected To Thermo-Mechanical Simulation, Zhiping Xiong, Andrii Kostryzhev, Liang Chen, Elena V. Pereloma Jan 2016

Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Strip Cast Trip Steel Subjected To Thermo-Mechanical Simulation, Zhiping Xiong, Andrii Kostryzhev, Liang Chen, Elena V. Pereloma

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Instead of hot rolling and cold rolling followed by annealing, strip casting is a more economic and environmentally friendly way to produce transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) steels. According to industrial practice of strip casting, rapid cooling in this work was achieved using a dip tester, and a Gleeble 3500 thermo-mechanical simulator was used to carry out the processing route. A typical microstructure of TRIP steels, which included ~0.55 fraction of polygonal ferrite with bainite, retained austenite and martensite, was obtained. The effects of deformation (0.41 reduction) above non-recrystallisation temperature, isothermal bainite transformation temperature and the size of second phase region on …


Piezoelectric Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Microstructure And Poling State In Active Tissue Engineering, Clarisse Ribeiro, Daniela M. Correia, S Ribeiro, Vitor Sencadas, Gabriela Botelho, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez Jan 2015

Piezoelectric Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) Microstructure And Poling State In Active Tissue Engineering, Clarisse Ribeiro, Daniela M. Correia, S Ribeiro, Vitor Sencadas, Gabriela Botelho, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez

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Tissue engineering strategies rely on suitable membranes and scaffolds, providing the necessary physicochemical stimuli to specific cells. This review summarizes the main results on piezoelectric polymers, in particular poly(vinylidene fluoride), for muscle and bone cell culture. Further, the relevance of polymer microstructure and surface charge on cell response is demonstrated. Together with the necessary biochemical cues, the proper design of piezoelectric polymers can open the way to novel and more reliable tissue engineering strategies for cells in which electromechanical stimuli are present in their environment.


The Effects Of Vacuum Annealing Temperatures On The Microstructure, Mechanical Properties And Electrical Resistivity Of Mg-3al-1zn Alloy Ribbons, Fenghua Chen, Qingxue Huang, Zhengyi Jiang, Jingwei Zhao, Binyu Sun, Yugui Li Jan 2015

The Effects Of Vacuum Annealing Temperatures On The Microstructure, Mechanical Properties And Electrical Resistivity Of Mg-3al-1zn Alloy Ribbons, Fenghua Chen, Qingxue Huang, Zhengyi Jiang, Jingwei Zhao, Binyu Sun, Yugui Li

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This paper investigates the influence of vacuum annealing temperature on the microstructure, mechanical properties and electrical resistivity of Mg-3Al-1Zn rapid solidification (RS) magnesium ribbons. The results indicate that when the annealing temperature is increased, the grain size of the ribbons is dramatically reduced from 10 to 1 μm. The highest break stress and micro-hardness is obtained at 673 K. These effects are ascribed to the dispersion strengthening caused by the high amount of fine nanoparticles distributed in the material. Electrical resistivity-temperature (ρ-T) curves have been used to provide useful information about the effects of the annealing temperature on the grain …


Effect Of Temperature On Microstructure And Deformation Mechanism Of Fe-30mn-3si-4al Twip Steel At Strain Rate Of 700 S-1, Zhiping Xiong, Xue-Ping Ren, Jian Shu, Zhe-Lei Wang, Wei-Ping Bao, Shu-Xia Li Jan 2015

Effect Of Temperature On Microstructure And Deformation Mechanism Of Fe-30mn-3si-4al Twip Steel At Strain Rate Of 700 S-1, Zhiping Xiong, Xue-Ping Ren, Jian Shu, Zhe-Lei Wang, Wei-Ping Bao, Shu-Xia Li

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As twinning-induced plasticity (TWIP) steel is one potential material for shaped charge liner due to the combination of high strength and high plasticity, deformation mechanism at high strain rate and high temperature is required to study. Compression experiments of Fe-30Mn-3Si-4Al TWIP steel were conducted using a Gleeble-1500 thermal simulation machine and a split-Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) between 298 and 1073 K at strain rates of 10-3 and 700 s-1, respectively. Microstructures were observed using optical microscopy (OM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results show that flow stress and densities of deformation twins and dislocations decrease with increasing deformation temperature at …


Microstructure Evolution During Isochronal Annealing Of A 42% Cold Rolled Trip-Twip Steel, Sudipta Pramanik, Ahmed A. Saleh, Dagoberto Brandao Santos, Elena V. Pereloma, Azdiar A. Gazder Jan 2015

Microstructure Evolution During Isochronal Annealing Of A 42% Cold Rolled Trip-Twip Steel, Sudipta Pramanik, Ahmed A. Saleh, Dagoberto Brandao Santos, Elena V. Pereloma, Azdiar A. Gazder

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A high manganese TRIP-TWIP steel was cold rolled to 42% thickness reduction and isochronally annealed between 600 to 900 °C for 300 s. The microstructural evolution during annealing was studied by high resolution electron back-scattering diffraction. After cold rolling, the steel comprised predominant fraction of α′-martensite, a small fraction of blocky ε-martensite and a trace fraction of retained austenite (γ). During annealing, the reversion of ε and α′ martensite to γ was followed by the recrystallisation of γ. While the processes of reversion to and recrystallisation of γ were completed by 700 °C, further annealing between 750 to 900 °C …


Effect Of Pre-Quenching Process On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties In A Nb-Microalloyed Low Carbon Q-P Steel, Jun Zhang, Hua Ding, Jingwei Zhao Jan 2015

Effect Of Pre-Quenching Process On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties In A Nb-Microalloyed Low Carbon Q-P Steel, Jun Zhang, Hua Ding, Jingwei Zhao

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A refined microstructure consisting of martensite and retained austenite at room temperature has been produced in a Nb-microalloyed low carbon Si-Mn steel by a novel heat-treatment, pre-quenching prior to quenching and partitioning processes (Q&Q-P). The results showed that compared with the conventional quenching and partitioning steel the mechanical properties of steel obtained by the novel treatment have been significantly improved, with a good combination of ultimate tensile strength (1000MPa) and total elongation (above 30%). Meanwhile, the volume fraction of retained austenite has been increased. It was found that the improvement of mechanical properties was mainly attributed to the enhanced TRIP …


Effects Of Temperature And Strain Rate On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of High Chromium Cast Iron/Low Carbon Steel Bimetal Prepared By Hot Diffusion-Compression Bonding, Xingjian Gao, Zhengyi Jiang, Dongbin Wei, Sihai Jiao, Dengfu Chen, Jianzhong Xu, Xiaoming Zhang, Dianyao Gong Jan 2014

Effects Of Temperature And Strain Rate On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of High Chromium Cast Iron/Low Carbon Steel Bimetal Prepared By Hot Diffusion-Compression Bonding, Xingjian Gao, Zhengyi Jiang, Dongbin Wei, Sihai Jiao, Dengfu Chen, Jianzhong Xu, Xiaoming Zhang, Dianyao Gong

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The objective of this study is to develop a hot diffusion-compression bonding process for cladding low carbon steel (LCS) to high chromium cast iron (HCCI) in solid-state. The influence of temperature (950-1150 degrees C) and strain rate (0.001-1 s (1)) on microstructure, hardness and bond strength of the HCCI/LCS bimetal were investigated. The interface microstructure reveals that the unbonded region can only be found for 950 degrees C due to lack of diffusion, while the intergrowth between the constituent metals occurred at and above 1100 degrees C. When bonding temperature increases to 1150 degrees C, a carbide-free zone was observed …


The Effect Of Processing Parameters On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Low-Si Transformation-Induced Plasticity Steels, Fayez Alharbi, Azdiar A. Gazder, Andrii Kostryzhev, Bruno C. De Cooman, Elena Pereloma Jan 2014

The Effect Of Processing Parameters On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Low-Si Transformation-Induced Plasticity Steels, Fayez Alharbi, Azdiar A. Gazder, Andrii Kostryzhev, Bruno C. De Cooman, Elena Pereloma

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A base low Si, high-A1 transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) steel and one with 0.03Nb and 0.002Ti (wt percent) additions were subjected to thermo-mechanical processing (TMP) and galvanising simulations. T


Effects Of Annealing On Microstructure And Microstrength Of Metallurgical Coke, Xing Xing, Guangqing Zhang, Harold Rogers, Paul Zulli, Oleg Ostrovski Jan 2014

Effects Of Annealing On Microstructure And Microstrength Of Metallurgical Coke, Xing Xing, Guangqing Zhang, Harold Rogers, Paul Zulli, Oleg Ostrovski

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Two metallurgical cokes were heat treated at 1673 K to 2273 K (1400 degrees celsius to 2000 degrees celsius) in a nitrogen atmosphere. The effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and microstrength of metallurgical cokes was characterized using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and ultramicroindentation. In the process of heat treatment, the microstructure of the metallurgical cokes transformed toward the graphite structure. Raman spectroscopy of reactive maceral-derived component (RMDC) and inert maceral-derived component (IMDC) indicated that the graphitisation degree of the RMDC was slightly lower than that of the IMDC in the original cokes; however graphitisation of the RMDC progressed …


Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Aa5005/Aa6061 Laminated Composite Processed By Accumulative Roll Bonding, Lihong Su, Cheng Lu, Guanyu Deng, A Kiet Tieu Jan 2014

Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Aa5005/Aa6061 Laminated Composite Processed By Accumulative Roll Bonding, Lihong Su, Cheng Lu, Guanyu Deng, A Kiet Tieu

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ULTRAFINE-GRAINED (UFG) materials have been gathering much interest for the last two decades as the materials have extraordinary mechanical properties such as high strength, low temperature superplastisity, and high corrosion resistance. Severe plastic deformation (SPD) is the most widely used method to produce UFG materials. Accumulative roll bonding (ARB) has become one of the most important SPD techniques since it was first introduced by Saito et al.[1] As the same equipment as in conventional rolling is used, ARB is considered to be one of the most promising methods for manufacturing UFG sheet materials.


The Effect Of Ageing On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Powder Ti-5al-5mo-5v-1cr-1fe Alloy, Mansur Ahmed, Dmytro Savvakin, Orest M. Ivasishin, E V. Pereloma Jan 2014

The Effect Of Ageing On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Powder Ti-5al-5mo-5v-1cr-1fe Alloy, Mansur Ahmed, Dmytro Savvakin, Orest M. Ivasishin, E V. Pereloma

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The thermo-mechanically processed powder Ti-5Al-5V-5Mo-1Cr-1Fe alloy was aged at 9.23 K for 1-8 h in order to investigate the effect of ageing time on the microstructure-mechanical properties relationships. The microstructures of the alloy after ageing cosist of the both primary and secondary alpha phases with retained B matrix phase. The shift of B peaks in X-ray pattern with ageing time indicates an increase in lattice parameter distorition due to diffusion into the retained B phase of more B stabilisers with smaller atomic radius compared to the elemental Ti. The tensile test results indicate that the sample aged for 1 h …


Effect Of Directional Solidification Rate On The Microstructure And Properties Of Deformation-Processed Cu-7cr-0.1ag In Situ Composites, Keming Liu, Zhengyi Jiang, Jingwei Zhao, Jin Zou, Zhibao Chen, Deping Lu Jan 2014

Effect Of Directional Solidification Rate On The Microstructure And Properties Of Deformation-Processed Cu-7cr-0.1ag In Situ Composites, Keming Liu, Zhengyi Jiang, Jingwei Zhao, Jin Zou, Zhibao Chen, Deping Lu

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The influence of directional solidification rate on the microstructure, mechanical properties and conductivity of deformation-processed Cu-7Cr-0.1Ag in situ composites produced by thermo-mechanical processing was systematically investigated. The microstructure was analyzed by optical microscopy and scanning electronic microscopy. The mechanical properties and conductivity were evaluated by tensile-testing machine and micro-ohmmeter, respectively. The results indicate that the size, shape and distribution of second-phase Cr grains are significantly different in the Cu-7Cr-0.1Ag alloys with different growth rates. At a growth rate of 200 μm s-1, the Cr grains transform into fine Cr fiber-like grains parallel to the pulling direction from the Cr dendrites. …


Role Of Microstructure In Susceptibility To Hydrogen Embrittlement Of X70 Microalloyed Steel, Daniel Hejazi, Ahmed Saleh, Ayesha Haq, Druce Dunne, Andrzej Calka, Azdiar A. Gazder, Elena V. Pereloma Jan 2014

Role Of Microstructure In Susceptibility To Hydrogen Embrittlement Of X70 Microalloyed Steel, Daniel Hejazi, Ahmed Saleh, Ayesha Haq, Druce Dunne, Andrzej Calka, Azdiar A. Gazder, Elena V. Pereloma

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The effect of phases and steel processing on hydrogen uptake (diffusible and residual), surface and internal damage were evaluated using optical and scanning electron microscopy. The results have shown the fastest formation of blisters in ferrite-pearlite microstructure of strip, followed by equaixed ferrite-pearlite microstructure in normalised condition, then by ferrite-bainite microstructure. No blistering was observed in heat affected zone samples for up to 24 hrs charging. Analysis of hydrogen-induced cracking using electron back scattering diffraction has revealed that crack propagation has predominantly intragranular character without a clear preference on {001}, {110}, {112} and {123} planes and is independent of the …


Effect Of Microstructure And Composition On Hydrogen Permeation In X70 Pipeline Steels, Ayesha J. Haq, K Muzaka, D P. Dunne, A Calka, E V. Pereloma Jan 2013

Effect Of Microstructure And Composition On Hydrogen Permeation In X70 Pipeline Steels, Ayesha J. Haq, K Muzaka, D P. Dunne, A Calka, E V. Pereloma

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The influence of microstructure and composition on permeation of hydrogen in 1.2 and 0.5 wt.% Mn X70 pipeline steels after different processing was investigated using an electrochemical permeation technique. For 1.2 wt.% Mn (standard Mn) steel, the microstructure of normalised transfer bar was coarse equiaxed ferrite grains. This sample exhibited the highest diffusivity, followed by transfer bar, with a mixed ferriteebainitic ferrite microstructure; and hot rolled strip, with fine elongated ferrite grains. The 0.5 wt.% Mn (medium Mn) strip displayed lower diffusivity than the 1.2 wt.% Mn strip, due to hydrogen trapping by finer ferrite grains and a higher density …


Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of 1050/6061 Laminated Composite Processed By Accumulative Roll Bonding, Lihong Su, Cheng Lu, Guanyu Deng, A K. Tieu, Xudong Sun Jan 2013

Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of 1050/6061 Laminated Composite Processed By Accumulative Roll Bonding, Lihong Su, Cheng Lu, Guanyu Deng, A K. Tieu, Xudong Sun

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1050/6061 laminated composite sheets have been fabricated by the accumulative roll bonding (ARB) using commercial 1050 and 6061 aluminium alloys. Through-thickness hardness and tensile testes have been conducted to examine the mechanical properties of the laminated composites. It has been found that the strength of the composite materials is between the strengths of 6061 and 1050 primary materials. The average hardness of the 6061 layer is almost twice of the average value of the 1050 layer for both one and two-cycle processed composites. Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used to evaluate the microstructure of the …


Microstrength, Strength And Microstructure Of Carbonaceous Materials, Xing Xing, Guangqing Zhang, George Ciezki, Mark Dell'amico, Oleg Ostrovski Jan 2013

Microstrength, Strength And Microstructure Of Carbonaceous Materials, Xing Xing, Guangqing Zhang, George Ciezki, Mark Dell'amico, Oleg Ostrovski

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The effect of heat treatment at 700-1500 ºC on the mechanical strength, micro strength and pore structure of carbonaceous materials, including coke, char and coals, were studied using tensile test, ultra micro indentation and image analysis. Strength of chars and pyrolysed coals was strongly enhanced by heat treatment at temperature below 1100 °C; strength of cokes was slightly degraded after heat treatment at 1500 °C. Mechanical strength of carbonaceous materials was demonstrated to be significantly affected by micro strength and porosity. Micro strength of chars and coals was significantly enhanced by heat treatment, whereas micro strength of cokes was only …


Quantitative Model For Tunable Microstructure In Magnetic Fept Thin Films By Pulsed Laser Deposition, Igor A. Golovchanskiy, Sergey A. Fedoseev, Alexey V. Pan Jan 2013

Quantitative Model For Tunable Microstructure In Magnetic Fept Thin Films By Pulsed Laser Deposition, Igor A. Golovchanskiy, Sergey A. Fedoseev, Alexey V. Pan

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Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) is employed to fabricate FePt L10 thin films from elemental targets. Dramatic structure variations are obtained by varying the laser frequency while keeping the thickness of the films constant. A new theoretical model based on the mean field approach is proposed, which quantitatively describes the structural changes obtained experimentally. The experiment and the model exhibit the opposite growth development to the trend reported for the modulated flux in the literature. The new model considers different growth rates in the lateral and transverse directions due to different responses of the normal and tangential film surfaces being deposited …


The Effect Of Cooling Rates On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Thermo-Mechanically Processed Ti-Al-Mo-V-Cr-Fe Alloys, Mansur Ahmed, Dmytro G. Savvakin, Orest M. Ivasishin, Elena V. Pereloma Jan 2013

The Effect Of Cooling Rates On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Thermo-Mechanically Processed Ti-Al-Mo-V-Cr-Fe Alloys, Mansur Ahmed, Dmytro G. Savvakin, Orest M. Ivasishin, Elena V. Pereloma

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Two near-β titanium alloys, Ti–5Al–5Mo–5V–1Cr–1Fe and a modified one containing 2 wt% Cr (Ti–5Al–5Mo–5V–2Cr–1Fe) were produced from Ti hydride precursor powders via the cost-effective blended elemental powder metallurgy technique. The effects of two cooling rates (10 K s−1 and 1 K s−1) during thermo-mechanical processing on the microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. X-ray line profile analysis revealed that dislocation densities and microstrain in β-Ti phase are higher than in α-Ti phase for all cases. In both alloys, slower cooling results in an increase in α volume fraction and promotes morphology of continuous …


Effects Of Tungsten Addition And Heat Treatment Conditions On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Microalloyed Forging Steels, Jingwei Zhao, Zhengyi Jiang, Chong Soo Lee Jan 2013

Effects Of Tungsten Addition And Heat Treatment Conditions On Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Microalloyed Forging Steels, Jingwei Zhao, Zhengyi Jiang, Chong Soo Lee

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In the present work, the effects of tungsten (W) addition and heat treatment conditions on the microstructure, impact toughness and tensile properties of microalloyed forging steels were studied. Four kinds of microalloyed forging steels were produced by varying W additions (0, 0.5, 1 and 2 wt%). Heat treatment was carried out at temperatures ranging from 840 to 950 °C followed by air and furnace cooling. Mechanical tests were used to evaluate the room temperature Charpy impact and tensile properties. The resulting microstructures were analysed via optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The results show …


The Effect Of Chemical Composition On Microstructure And Properties Of Intercritically Reheated Coarse-Grained Heat-Affected Zone In X70 Steels, Zhixiong Zhu, Lenka Kuzmikova, Huijun Li, Frank J. Barbaro Jan 2013

The Effect Of Chemical Composition On Microstructure And Properties Of Intercritically Reheated Coarse-Grained Heat-Affected Zone In X70 Steels, Zhixiong Zhu, Lenka Kuzmikova, Huijun Li, Frank J. Barbaro

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The current study investigates the effect of different levels of Ti, N, and Ti/N ratios on microstructure and properties in the intercritically reheated coarse-grained heat-affected zone (ICCGHAZ) of two-pass submerged arc welds in API 5L grade X70 pipe. Gleeble simulation was employed to reproduce the ICCGHAZ of actual welds. Hardness and Charpy V-notch (CVN) tests were performed on the simulated samples. The microstructure of simulated ICCGHAZ was characterized by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). LePera color etching technique was employed to identify and quantify the martensitic-austenitic (M-A) constituent. Results show that the simulated ICCGHAZ exhibited extremely low toughness, …


Coke Microstructure And Strength Under Blast Furnace Conditions, Xing Xing, Guangqing Zhang, Harold Rogers, Paul Zulli, Oleg Ostrovski Jan 2013

Coke Microstructure And Strength Under Blast Furnace Conditions, Xing Xing, Guangqing Zhang, Harold Rogers, Paul Zulli, Oleg Ostrovski

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Effects Of Tungsten Addition On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Microalloyed Forging Steels, Jingwei Zhao, Taekyung Lee, Jeong Hun Lee, Zhengyi Jiang, Chong Soo Lee Jan 2013

Effects Of Tungsten Addition On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Microalloyed Forging Steels, Jingwei Zhao, Taekyung Lee, Jeong Hun Lee, Zhengyi Jiang, Chong Soo Lee

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In the current study, the effects of tungsten (W) addition on the microstructure, hardness, and room/low [223 K and 173 K (-50 C and -100 C)] temperature tensile properties of microalloyed forging steels were systematically investigated. Four kinds of steel specimens were produced by varying the W additions (0, 0.1, 0.5, and 1 wt pct). The microstructure showed that the addition of W does not have any noticeable effect on the amount of precipitates. The precipitates in W-containing steels were all rich in W, and the W concentration in the precipitates increased with the increasing W content. The mean sizes …


Microstructure And Texture Evolution In A Twinning-Induced-Plasticity Steel During Uniaxial Tension, Ahmed A. Saleh, Elena V. Pereloma, Azdiar A. Gazder Jan 2013

Microstructure And Texture Evolution In A Twinning-Induced-Plasticity Steel During Uniaxial Tension, Ahmed A. Saleh, Elena V. Pereloma, Azdiar A. Gazder

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A combination of electron back-scattering diffraction and X-ray diffraction was used to track the evolution of the microstructure and texture of a fully recrystallized Fe-24 Mn-3 Al-2 Si-1 Ni-0.06 C twinning-induced-plasticity steel during interrupted uniaxial tensile testing. Texture measurements returned the characteristic double fibre texture for face-centred cubic materials, with a relatively stronger 〈1 1 1〉 and a weaker 〈1 0 0〉 partial fibre parallel to the tensile axis. The interaction with the stable 〈1 1 1〉 oriented grains results in preferential plastic flow in the unstable 〈1 1 0〉 oriented grains. Consequently, the grains oriented along the 〈1 1 …


Effect Of The Austenitising Heat Treatment On The Microstructure And Hardness Of Martensitic Stainless Steel Aisi 420, Lilian D. Barlow, Madeleine Du Toit Jan 2012

Effect Of The Austenitising Heat Treatment On The Microstructure And Hardness Of Martensitic Stainless Steel Aisi 420, Lilian D. Barlow, Madeleine Du Toit

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The effect of austenitizing on the microstructure and hardness of two martensitic stainless steels was examined with the aim of supplying heat-treatment guidelines to the user that will ensure a martensitic structure with minimal retained austenite, evenly dispersed carbides and a hardness of between 610 and 740 HV (Vickers hardness) after quenching and tempering. The steels examined during the course of this examination conform in composition to medium-carbon AISI 420 martensitic stainless steel, except for the addition of 0.13% vanadium and 0.62% molybdenum to one of the alloys. Steel samples were austenitized at temperatures between 1000 and 1200 C, followed …


Effect Of Manganese Content And Microstructure On The Susceptibility Of X70 Pipeline Steel To Hydrogen Cracking, D Hejazi, A J. Haq, N Yazdipour, D P. Dunne, A Calka, Frank J. Barbaro, E V. Pereloma Jan 2012

Effect Of Manganese Content And Microstructure On The Susceptibility Of X70 Pipeline Steel To Hydrogen Cracking, D Hejazi, A J. Haq, N Yazdipour, D P. Dunne, A Calka, Frank J. Barbaro, E V. Pereloma

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The influence of composition and microstructure on susceptibility to hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) was investigated in high strength pipeline steels, with Mn contents of 1.2% (standard, X70), and 0.5% (medium, MX70). The HIC resistance of the simulated coarse grained heat affected zone microstructures and normalized X70 transfer bar was also investigated. Notched and fatigue pre-cracked samples were charged with hydrogen prior to three point bend tests. The conditional fracture toughness JQ was determined. The results are discussed in relation to grain size, microstructure, composition and the type and distribution of non-metallic inclusions and precipitates.


Effect Of Magnetostatic Field On Microstructure Of 5005 Aluminum Alloy Sheet By Roll-Casting, Jintao Li, Guangming Xu, Jianzhong Cui Jan 2011

Effect Of Magnetostatic Field On Microstructure Of 5005 Aluminum Alloy Sheet By Roll-Casting, Jintao Li, Guangming Xu, Jianzhong Cui

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The roll-casting technology of 5000 series aluminum alloy is one of the difficulties at present. Roll-casting technology was employed in this paper and high quality 5005 aluminum alloy sheets were fabricated successfully under different conditions. The solidification of melt in roll-casting process is the rapid directional solidification. The effect of magnetostatic field on microstructure of 5005 aluminum alloy sheet by roll-casting has been investigated and analyzed. The results indicate that imposing magnetostatic field can refine the grains of 5005 aluminum alloy.


Effect Of Aging And Deformation On The Microstructure And Properties Of Fe-Ni-Ti Maraging Steel, A Shekhter, H I. Aaronson, M K. Miller, S P. Ringer, E V. Pereloma Jan 2004

Effect Of Aging And Deformation On The Microstructure And Properties Of Fe-Ni-Ti Maraging Steel, A Shekhter, H I. Aaronson, M K. Miller, S P. Ringer, E V. Pereloma

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The age-hardening behavior of Fe−25.3Ni−1.7 Ti (wt pct) alloy both in undeformed specimens and in specimens cold deformed by 10 or 20 pct prior to aging was studied. The microstructural changes during aging were observed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atom probe analysis and there were related to the mechanical properties as measured by microhardness and shear punch testing. An excellent combination of hardness, strength, and ductility was achieved after only 5 seconds aging at 550°C. We propose that this rapid strengthening is due to a dislocation friction effect arising from the formation of a fine dispersion of Ni−Ti …


Role Of Cr And P Additions In The Development Of Microstructure And Texture In Annealed Low Carbon Steels, E V. Pereloma, I B. Timokhina, A I. Nosenkov, J J. Jonas Jan 2004

Role Of Cr And P Additions In The Development Of Microstructure And Texture In Annealed Low Carbon Steels, E V. Pereloma, I B. Timokhina, A I. Nosenkov, J J. Jonas

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The recrystallisation behaviour of four warm rolled steels was investigated during annealing. The extra-low carbon (ELC) steel displayed the highest rate of recrystallisation, the steels with additions of chromium and phosphorus (LC(Cr)), (LC(Cr,P)) recrystallised at intermediate rates, while the interstitial-free (IF) steel exhibited the lowest rate. The additions of Cr and Cr/P increased the fraction of g-fibre in the annealing textures compared to that present in the ELC steel; this effect was particularly pronounced up to 50 % recrystallisation. After the completion of recrystallisation, the steel textures were characterized by a dominant g-fibre in the IF steel, while in the …