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Microstructure of Z-phase strengthened martensitic steels: Meeting the 650°C challenge

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Abstract

We studied three series of Z-phase strengthened steels using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and atom probe tomography to reveal the detailed microstructure of these steels. In particular, the phase transformation from M(C,N) to Z-phase (CrMN) was studied. Carbon content in the steels is the governing factor in this transformation. The impact toughness of some test alloys was rather low. This is attributed to the formation of a continuous W-rich film along prior austenite grain boundaries. Cu and C addition to the test alloys changed Laves phase morphology to discrete precipitates and improved toughness dramatically. BN particles were found in some steels. Formation of BN is directly linked to the B concentration in the steels.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTHERMEC 2016
EditorsChristof Sommitsch, Mihail Ionescu, Brajendra Mishra, Brajendra Mishra, Ernst Kozeschnik, T. Chandra
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages1147-1152
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783035711295
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2016 - Graz, Austria
Duration: May 29 2016Jun 3 2016

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume879
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2016
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityGraz
Period05/29/1606/3/16

Keywords

  • Atom probe tomography
  • Precipitation
  • Scanning electron microscopy
  • Transmission electron microscopy
  • Z-phase strengthening

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