Effect of isothermal bainitic transformation temperature on retained austenite fraction in C-Mn-Si-Al-Nb-Ti TRIP-type steel

• Autorzy: Grajcar A. , Krztoń H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to determine the influence of isothermal bainitic transformation temperature on a fraction of retained austenite for a new-developed C-Mn-Si-Al-Nb-Ti TRIP-type steel. Design/methodology/approach: The thermo-mechanical processing was realized in a multi-stage compression test by the use of the Gleeble 3800 thermomechanical simulator. The steel was subjected to six variants of processing with an isothermal bainitic transformation temperature in a range from 250 to 500°C. Identification of phase composition was achieved using microstructure observations and X-ray diffraction. To determine the fraction of retained austenite the Rietveld method was applied. Findings: The maximum fraction of retained austenite equal up to 16% can be obtained for the temperatures of isothermal bainitic transformation from 400 to 450°C, while the maximum carbon content in the ă phase equal 1.5 wt.% is present at the temperature of 350°C. Below 350°C due to high Ms temperature, the largest grains of retained austenite located in the ferritic matrix transform to marteniste. In a temperature range from 350 to 450°C, the Msă temperature has a negative value, stabilizing the retained austenite. Research limitations/implications: To determine in detail the influence of isothermal bainitic transformation conditions on a fraction of retained austenite, the knowledge of the effect of isothermal holding time is also important. Practical implications: The obtained microstructures and especially retained austenite fraction dependent on an isothermal bainitic transformation temperature can be useful in optimization of thermo-mechanical processing conditions of C-Mn-Si-Al TRIP-type steels. Originality/value: Combined colour etching and X-ray diffraction methods were applied for microstructure identification of modern group of TRIP steels predicted to use in the automotive industry.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

metallic alloy; TRIP steel; thermo-mechanical processing; compression test; retained austenite

PL

stop metalowy; stal TRIP; obróbka termomechaniczna; test kompresji; austenit szczątkowy

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 35, nr 2
• Strony: 169--176
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 37 poz., rys., tabl.

Twórcy

autor

Grajcar A.

autor

Krztoń H.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland,

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