Effect of Pre-Existing Martensite on Bainitic Transformation in Low-Temperature Bainite Steel

2017 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 803-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Zhou ◽  
Hui Guo ◽  
Ai Min Zhao ◽  
Zhu Kai Yin ◽  
Jia Xing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Martensitic Transformation ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Completion Time ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Bainitic Transformation ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Bainite Steel ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effect of different volume fractions of pre-existing martensite on the low-temperature bainitic transformation and microstructures was quantitatively analyzed by dilatometer, optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. The results showed that pre-existing martensitic transformation accelerated the subsequent low-temperature bainitic transformation, and the incubation period and completion time of bainitic reaction were significantly shortened. This phenomenon was attributed to the increasing nucleation sites caused by the introduced dislocations in austenite due to the formation of pre-existing martensite. However, it was noteworthy that, because of the increased bainitic plates adjacent to the pre-existing martensitic plates, the probability of the impingement of bainitic plates during growth was increased, which resulted in a decrease in the maximum attainable volume fraction of bainite.

Effect of Different Tempering Temperatures on Microstructure and Impact Property of 20CrMnTi Steel

2014 ◽  
Vol 900 ◽  
pp. 92-95
Author(s):  
Sheng Xu Liu ◽  
Yi Qiang Xiao ◽  
Ming Long Kang ◽  
Jian Min Zeng ◽  
Guo An Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Fracture Morphology ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Impact Property ◽  
Medium Temperature ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Type Of Fracture ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effect of different tempering temperatures on microstructure and impact property of 20CrMnTi steel has been studied on Zwick/roell Amsler PKP 450 pendulum machine, SU-8020 scanning electron microscope (SEM) and optical microscope. The results shows that the impact property of 20CrMnTi steel is dramatically improved after high-temperature tempering. However, the minimum value occurs when it was tempered at 350°C because of low-temperature tempering brittlement at this degree. The SEM fracture morphology was typical dimples after high temperature tempering, and the type of fracture was ductile fracture; the type of cleavage characteristic and quasi cleavage characteristic were generated on the fracture morphology at low-temperature and medium-temperature tempering respectively, and the type of fracture was brittle.

The Oxide Inclusion and Heat-Affected-Zone Toughness for Low Carbon Bridge Steels

2012 ◽  
Vol 562-564 ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Shu Rui Li ◽  
Xue Min Wang ◽  
Chao Chao Zheng ◽  
Xin Lai He
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Impact Energy ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Oxide Inclusion ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Temperature Impact ◽  
Scanning Electron

By welding thermo-simulation and actual welding practices, the microstructure and properties of low carbon bridge steels has been studied with the aid of optical microscope, scanning electron microscope. The experimental results show that by the oxide introducing melting technology there are many complex inclusions composed of oxide containing Ti and MnS. These inclusions are spherical and they are distributed homogeneously. During the welding thermo-simulation these oxide inclusions will promote the nucleation of acicular ferrite and make the microstructure in HAZ finer. Therefore the toughness in HAZ is good whether in welding thermo-simulation even if the heat input reaches to 200kJ/cm. In actual welding the heat input is 88kJ/cm and the low temperature impact energy still can reach 110J.

scholarly journals Low-Temperature Strengths and Ductility of Various Tungsten Sheets

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaka Hiraoka ◽  
Hiroaki Kurishita
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Transgranular Fracture ◽  
Bend Tests ◽  
Point Bend ◽  
Scanning Electron

We used three kinds of tungsten sheets in this study. First, we examined microstructure such as grain size distribution using an optical microscope. Secondly, we carried out three-point bend tests at temperatures between about 290 and 500 K. Then, we examined fracture surface of a failed specimen using a scanning electron microscope. Lastly, by analyzing all these results, we evaluated apparent intergranular and transgranular fracture strengths and discussed strengths and ductility of tungsten. Additionally, we compared mechanical properties of tungsten with those of molybdenum.

Morphology, Distribution and Identification of Micro-Constituents Along Grain Boundaries in Nickel-Base Alloys

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 176-177
Author(s):  
D. E. Fornwalt ◽  
A. R. Geary ◽  
B. H. Kear
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Rupture Life ◽  
Stress Rupture ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Precipitate Morphology ◽  
Stress Rupture Life ◽  
Nickel Base ◽  
Scanning Electron

A systematic study has been made of the effects of various heat treatments on the microstructures of several experimental high volume fraction γ’ precipitation hardened nickel-base alloys, after doping with ∼2 w/o Hf so as to improve the stress rupture life and ductility. The most significant microstructural chan§e brought about by prolonged aging at temperatures in the range 1600°-1900°F was the decoration of grain boundaries with precipitate particles.Precipitation along the grain boundaries was first detected by optical microscopy, but it was necessary to use the scanning electron microscope to reveal the details of the precipitate morphology. Figure 1(a) shows the grain boundary precipitates in relief, after partial dissolution of the surrounding γ + γ’ matrix.

High-Vacuum Evaporation and a Cryostage to Observe Fractured Yeast

1988 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 256-257
Author(s):  
William P. Wergin ◽  
Eric F. Erbe ◽  
Eugene L. Vigil
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Standard Specimen ◽  
High Vacuum ◽  
Specimen Holder ◽  
Sputter Coating ◽  
Fresh Frozen ◽  
Gain Access ◽  
Scanning Electron ◽  
Transfer Device

Investigators have long realized the potential advantages of using a low temperature (LT) stage to examine fresh, frozen specimens in a scanning electron microscope (SEM). However, long working distances (W.D.), thick sputter coatings and surface contamination have prevented LTSEM from achieving results comparable to those from TEM freeze etch. To improve results, we recently modified techniques that involve a Hitachi S570 SEM, an Emscope SP2000 Sputter Cryo System and a Denton freeze etch unit. Because investigators have frequently utilized the fractured E face of the plasmalemma of yeast, this tissue was selected as a standard for comparison in the present study.In place of a standard specimen holder, a modified rivet was used to achieve a shorter W.D. (1 to -2 mm) and to gain access to the upper detector. However, the additional height afforded by the rivet, precluded use of the standard shroud on the Emscope specimen transfer device. Consequently, the sample became heavily contaminated (Fig. 1). A removable shroud was devised and used to reduce contamination (Fig. 2), but the specimen lacked clean fractured edges. This result suggested that low vacuum sputter coating was also limiting resolution.

Organoclay-reinforced polyethersulfone-modified epoxy-based hybrid nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 526-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Wang ◽  
Boming Zhang ◽  
Jinrui Ye
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Modified Epoxy ◽  
Scanning Electron

Hybrid nanocomposites were successfully prepared by the incorporation of polyethersulfone (PES) and organoclay into epoxy resin. They had higher fracture toughness than the prepared PES/epoxy blend and organoclay/epoxy nanocomposites. The microstructures of the hybrid nanocomposites were studied. They were comprised of homogeneous PES/epoxy semi-interpenetrating network (semi-IPN) matrices and organoclay micro-agglomerates made up of tactoid-like regions composed of ordered exfoliated organoclay with various orientations. The former was confirmed with dynamic mechanical analysis, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, while the latter was successfully observed with X-ray diffraction measurements, optical microscope, scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. The improvement of their fracture toughness was due to the synergistic toughening effect of the PES and the organoclay and related to their microstructures.

Effect of Casting Overheat and Rolling Temperature on Morphology of Sulfide in 30MnVS Steel

2012 ◽  
Vol 457-458 ◽  
pp. 270-273
Author(s):  
Yi You Tu ◽  
Guo Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Continuous Casting ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Rolling Temperature ◽  
Ferrite Content ◽  
Continuous Casting Slab ◽  
Intragranular Ferrite ◽  
Sulfide Segregation ◽  
Scanning Electron

Effect of superheat and initial rolling temperature on the morphology and distribution of sulfide in non quenched and tempered free cutting steel 30MnVS has been studied by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. Results show that proper superheat and initial rolling temperature can turn rod-shaped sulfide into massive or globular sulfide，to alleviate sulfide segregation and pro-eutectoid ferrite distribution along the boundary of pearlite clusters in 30MnVS , increase the intragranular ferrite content and optimize the structure of continuous casting slab.

Analysis of an Axle Failure under Torsional Load

2016 ◽  
Vol 850 ◽  
pp. 101-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu Mei Li ◽  
Jian Jun Yang ◽  
Wei Dong Zhang ◽  
August Chang ◽  
Cai Xia Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Fatigue Lifetime ◽  
Torsional Load ◽  
Torsional Fatigue ◽  
Secondary Cracks ◽  
Scanning Electron

Premature fracture of an axle under torsional load occurred after a tracked military tank had experienced field testing for only 80 kilometers. Visual metallographic examinations were performed with optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The investigation demonstrates that the premature fracture is caused by metallurgical problems inside the axle where the primary and secondary cracks originate, propagate, and eventually result in final catastrophic rupture through torsional fatigue. The failure mechanism is summarized and improvement of the fatigue lifetime for the axle is recommended.

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