Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High Strength Hot-Rolled TRIP Steel Containing Vanadium

2010 ◽  
Vol 160-162 ◽  
pp. 324-329
Author(s):  
Xiao Ying Hou ◽  
Yun Bo Xu ◽  
Di Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Trip Steel ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Ferrite Matrix ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Multiphase Microstructure ◽  
High Elongation ◽  
Vanadium Carbides

Laboratory hot rolling experiments on a low-carbon TRIP steel containing vanadium have been carried out to study the microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties. The results showed that the multiphase microstructure with ferrite, granular bainite and retained austenite could be obtained if the finish rolling initial temperature was properly decreased and the finishing temperature was controlled in the range of Ae3~ Ar3, and the tensile strength achieved 930 MPa or above. The average ferrite grain size was about 4.5 μm in this experiment, the vanadium nitrides and vanadium carbides precipitated dispersedly within ferritic grains or at grain boundaries, and the higher dislocation density existed in ferrite matrix. EBSD analyses revealed that the high angle boundaries accounted for a large proportion and the misorientation angles were within the interval between 29° and 60° mostly. When the finishing temperature was 800°C and the final air cooling temperature was 630°C, the steel had excellent mechanical properties, which was characterized by combination of high strength(about 930MPa), high elongation(21.7%), low yield/strength ratio(0.49) and as well as high work-hardening exponent(0.23).

Study on the Cooling Process of Low Yield Ratio 590-780MPa Grade Steel Plates for High-Rise Buildings

2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 292-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Kang ◽  
Zhao Dong Wang ◽  
Guo Dong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Structural Steel ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Ferrite Matrix ◽  
Yield Ratio ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Soft Phase ◽  
Cooling Temperature ◽  
Ultra Fast Cooling

To develop 590/780MPa grade low yield ratio structural steel, the effects of ultra fast cooling (UFC) new process on microstructure and mechanical properties were investigated. The results showed that the low yield ratio and high strength can be obtained by proper phase compositions including relative soft phase and hard phase. For the process of UFC + air cooling, when UFC final cooling temperature was 521°C, 22.5% M-A second hard phases were distributed on bainite ferrite matrix in steel No.A2. The mechanical properties can meet requirement of 590MPa grade low yield ratio structural steel. For the process of air cooling + UFC, when UFC initial cooling temperature was 781°C, the multiphase composed of 28.3% ferrite and other bainite / martensite lath structure can ensure the high strength and low yield ratio of steel No.B1. And performance indexes can meet the requirement of 780MPa grade low yield ratio structural steel.

scholarly journals Low-Carbon Ti-Mo Microalloyed Hot Rolled Steels: Special Features of the Formation of the Structural State and Mechanical Properties

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1584
Author(s):  
Alexander Zaitsev ◽  
Nataliya Arutyunyan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Ferrite Matrix ◽  
Microalloyed Steels ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Bulk System ◽  
Hot Rolled ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Technological Strength

Low-carbon Ti-Mo microalloyed steels represent a new generation of high strength steels for automobile sheet. Excellent indicators of difficult-to-combine technological, strength, and other service properties are achieved due to the superposition of a dispersed ferrite matrix and a bulk system of nanoscale carbide precipitates. Recently, developments are underway to optimize thermo-deformation processing for the most efficient use of phase precipitates. The review summarizes and analyzes the results of studies of mechanical properties depending on the chemical composition and parameters of hot deformation of low-carbon Ti-Mo microalloyed steels. Particular attention is paid to the features of the formation and the influence of various types of phase precipitates and the dispersion of the microstructure on mechanical properties. The advantages of Ti-Mo microalloying system and the tasks requiring further solution are shown.

Effect of 0.06%Nb on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mn-Series Low Carbon Air-Cooling Bainitic Steels

2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 1191-1195
Author(s):  
Chun Feng ◽  
Bing Zhe Bai ◽  
Yan Kang Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bainitic Steels ◽  
Superior Mechanical Properties ◽  
Allotriomorphic Ferrite ◽  
Strength Improvement

The effect of 0.06%Nb on the microstructure and mechanical properties of grain boundary allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA) / granular bainite (Bg) air-cooling bainitic steels has been investigated in this paper. The results indicate that the steel acquires superior mechanical properties by adding 0.06%Nb. Compared with Non-Nb steel, the addition of 0.06%Nb increases the tensile strength and yield strength about 37.1% (From 780MPa to 1070MPa)and 26.6%(From 557MPa to 705MPa) respectively, remaining 18.3% elongation and 97J toughness. The addition of 0.06%Nb not only promotes the nucleation of intragranular ferrite but also refines the allotriomorphic ferrite grain , both of which in turn contribute to the refinement of granular bainite cluster including its ferrite platelets and M-A islands. Under the synthetic roles of the microstructure refinement and precipitation strengthening, 148MPa yield strength improvement has been acquired in the low carbon air-cooling bainitic steel by the adding of 0.06%Nb.

Mn-Series Low Carbon Air Cooling Bainitic Steels Containg Niobium

2010 ◽  
Vol 89-91 ◽  
pp. 112-117
Author(s):  
Chun Feng ◽  
Bing Zhe Bai ◽  
Y.K. Zheng ◽  
Hong Sheng Fang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Small Addition ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Precipitation Strengthen ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Niobium Content ◽  
Bainitic Steels ◽  
The Impact

The effect of four different niobium(From 0-0.1%) addition on the mechanical properties of allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA)/ granular bainite (BG) air cooling bainitic steels has been investigated in this paper. The results show that (1) The 0.06%Nb steel acquired superior strength and toughness combination by applying 1250°C×60min solution treated, finish rolling at 850°C, and air cooling. The corresponding mechanical properties of the thick plate(30mm) is: σb>1050MPa, σ0.2>700MPa,δ5>17%,Akv>90J. (2) The addition of niobium refine the grain size of FGBA, and promoted the transformation of bainite structure. With the increase of niobium content, the refinement of ferrite grain and bainitic cluster is improved. (3) More refined M-A island is acquired by the small addition of niobium. According to M-A Analysis tools and transversal methods, with the rise of niobium content, the volume fraction of M-A island increase from 21% to 35%, and the average size of M-A island decrease from 1.1μm to 0.7um. (4)It is suggested that 0.02-0.06% niobium can improve the mechanical properties of the steel obviously. However, excess addition of Nb (0.1%) deteriorates the impact toughness obviously. (5)Under the synthetic roles of the microstructure refinement and precipitation strengthen, 60-160MPa yield strength improvement has been acquired in the low carbon air cooling bainitic steel by the small addition of niobium. (6)This steel is with low production cost since the alloying element Mn is cheap.

Charpy Impact Properties of Grain Boundary Allotriomorphic Ferrite and Granular Bainite Duplex Microstructure

2014 ◽  
Vol 1004-1005 ◽  
pp. 1236-1244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Luo ◽  
Gu Hui Gao ◽  
Xiao Lu Gui ◽  
Bai Feng An ◽  
Zhun Li Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crack Initiation ◽  
Grain Boundary ◽  
Crack Path ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Propagation Path ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Allotriomorphic Ferrite ◽  
The Impact

A new type of high strength and low cost bainitic steel with ultra-low carbon content and high Si content has been developed on the basis of Mn-series air-cooling bainitic steels. The tensile properties of YS>690MPa and the impact toughness of AKV>60J at-40°C were obtained by controlling the processing parameters. This was attributed to the formation of the grain boundary allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA) and the granular bainite (GB) with different shape of M/A islands. The high strength due to the inter-lath lamellar M/A islands or retained austenite companying with high dislocated bainitic ferrite laths of average 300nm width. The effect of microstructure on the impact crack initiation and propagation was studied. The results showed that crack initiation occurred in two different types of sites: at interphase boundaries of bainite ferrite (BF) and M/A islands, at grain boundaries. The FGBA and bainite ferrite (BF) both had blunting effect on microcrack tip to reduce the crack propagation path. Because of the presence of FGBA, the unit crack path was short, at less than 5μm. The blunting effect of BF could be enhanced by the M/A islands, which force the cracks change the propagation path and reduce the unit crack path to less than the size of bainite packets. The mechanism of low temperature microcrack origin of the ultra-low carbon bainitic (ULCB) steel with the microstructure of the FGBA and GB was also discussed.

Mn-Series Low Carbon Air Cooling Bainitic Steels Containing Niobium

2010 ◽  
Vol 638-642 ◽  
pp. 3038-3043
Author(s):  
Chun Feng ◽  
Bing Zhe Bai ◽  
Y.K. Zheng ◽  
Hong Sheng Fang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Small Addition ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Precipitation Strengthen ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Niobium Content ◽  
Bainitic Steels ◽  
The Impact

The effect of four different niobium(From 0-0.1%) addition on the mechanical properties of allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA)/ granular bainite (BG) air cooling bainitic steels has been investigated in this paper. The results show that (1) The 0.06%Nb steel acquired superior strength and toughness combination by applying 1250°C×60min solution treated, finish rolling at 850°C, and air cooling. The corresponding mechanical property of the thick plate (30mm) is: σb>1050MPa, σ0.2>700MPa, δ5>17%, Akv>90J. (2) The addition of niobium refine the grain size of FGBA, and promoted the transformation of bainite structure. With the increase of niobium content, the refinement of ferrite grain and bainitic cluster is improved. (3) More refined M-A island is acquired by the small addition of niobium. According to M-A Analysis tools and transversal methods, with the rise of niobium content, the volume fraction of M-A island increase from 21% to 35%, and the average size of M-A island decrease from 1.1μm to 0.7um. (4) It is suggested that 0.02-0.06% niobium can improve the mechanical properties of the steel obviously. However, excess addition of Nb (0.1%) deteriorates the impact toughness obviously. (5) Under the synthetic roles of the microstructure refinement and precipitation strengthen, 60-160MPa yield strength improvement has been acquired in the low carbon air cooling bainitic steel by the small addition of niobium. (6) This steel is with low production cost since the alloying element Mn is cheap.

Effect of Final Cooling Temperature on Mechanical Properties of a Water Cooled Mn-Series Low Carbon Bainitic Steel as 8Mn2SiNb

2011 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 468-471
Author(s):  
Chun Feng ◽  
Zhi Yong Pan ◽  
Guang Shan Li ◽  
Bing Zhe Bai
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Lath Martensite ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Water Cooling ◽  
Bainitic Steel ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Cooling Temperature ◽  
Allotriomorphic Ferrite

The effect of final cooling temperature on the mechanical properties of a water cooled Mn-series low carbon bainitic steel as 8Mn2SiNb has been investigated in this paper. The results indicate that the optimum final cooling temperature is 450 °C, followed by air cooling to room temperature. Compared with air cooling, the condition of water cooling to 450 °C increases the tensile strength and yield strength about 13.3% (From 805MPa to 929MPa) and 59.0%(From 464MPa to 741MPa) respectively, remaining 21.5% elongation and 151J toughness. SEM observation reveals that the microstructure of the steel after water cooling to 450 °C is mainly granular bainite +lath martensite +refined grain boundary allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA). Compared with air cooling, the condition of water cooling to 450 °C increases the volume fraction of strengthening phase (M-A island) from 28.2% to 38.1%.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Analysis of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction-Stir-Welded Low-Carbon High-Strength Steels with Tensile Strengths Ranging from 590 MPa to 1.5 GPa

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5728
Author(s):  
HyeonJeong You ◽  
Minjung Kang ◽  
Sung Yi ◽  
Soongkeun Hyun ◽  
Cheolhee Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Joint Strength ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Welding Processes

High-strength steels are being increasingly employed in the automotive industry, requiring efficient welding processes. This study analyzed the materials and mechanical properties of high-strength automotive steels with strengths ranging from 590 MPa to 1500 MPa, subjected to friction stir welding (FSW), which is a solid-phase welding process. The high-strength steels were hardened by a high fraction of martensite, and the welds were composed of a recrystallized zone (RZ), a partially recrystallized zone (PRZ), a tempered zone (TZ), and an unaffected base metal (BM). The RZ exhibited a higher hardness than the BM and was fully martensitic when the BM strength was 980 MPa or higher. When the BM strength was 780 MPa or higher, the PRZ and TZ softened owing to tempered martensitic formation and were the fracture locations in the tensile test, whereas BM fracture occurred in the tensile test of the 590 MPa steel weld. The joint strength, determined by the hardness and width of the softened zone, increased and then saturated with an increase in the BM strength. From the results, we can conclude that the thermal history and size of the PRZ and TZ should be controlled to enhance the joint strength of automotive steels.

Development of Low Carbon High Strength H-Beam Steel

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 969-972
Author(s):  
Jian Qing Qian ◽  
Ji Ping Chen ◽  
Bao Qiao Wu ◽  
Jie Ca Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Study Product ◽  
H Beam ◽  
Nitrogen Alloy

The application of vanadium-nitrogen alloy to develop a certain low carbon high strength H-beam steel was determined through the combination of theoretical study, product requirements and existing practical conditions. The specific rolling process was further defined through laboratory experiments. The developed low carbon high strength H-beam steel was trial produced and its properties were also analyzed. The results showed that the newly developed low carbon high strength H-beam steel had excellent mechanical properties and good weldability.

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