Based on thermodynamics and kinetics, precipitation behavior of microalloyed steels was analyzed. Deformation greatly promotes isothermal carbonitride precipitation and makes C-curve shift leftwards. The position and ...Based on thermodynamics and kinetics, precipitation behavior of microalloyed steels was analyzed. Deformation greatly promotes isothermal carbonitride precipitation and makes C-curve shift leftwards. The position and shape of C-curve also depend on the content of Nb and N. C-curve shifts leftwards a little when N content increases and the nose temperature is raised with increasing Nb content. Deformation shortened precipitation start time during continuous cooling, raised precipitation start temperature, accelerated precipitation kinetics of carbonitrides. With decreasing the finishing temperature and coiling temperature, the precipitates volume fraction increases and strength increment is raised during hot rolling. The simulated results are in agreement with experiment results.展开更多
By measuring the expansion curves of a Nb bearing steel at different cooling rates by using Gleeble-3800 thermomechanical simulator, combining with metallographic analysis, different phase zones were determined. Also,...By measuring the expansion curves of a Nb bearing steel at different cooling rates by using Gleeble-3800 thermomechanical simulator, combining with metallographic analysis, different phase zones were determined. Also, precipitation behavior of Nb at different phase zones was investigated under ultra fast cooling conditions. The experimental results showed that adopting a proper deformation temperature, the ultra fast cooling process can restrain the precipitation of Nb at austenite phase zone. More quantities and smaller size precipitates of Nb can be found at the ferrite or bainite phase zone by controlling the ultra fast cooling ending temperature. With the increase of holding time at austenite, ferrite and bainite phase zones respectively, the volume fraction of precipitation, density, and average size of precipitates will increase obviously. With the decrease of early ultra fast cooling ending temperature, the density of Nb precipitates first increase（at ferrite phase zone） and then decrease（at bainite phase zone）, the volume fraction of Nb precipitation decreases and precipitates can be refined. The optimal early ultra fast cooling ending temperature is located at ferrite phase zone. The combination of high rolling temperature with early ultra fast cooling technology opens the way for new cooling schedules and makes the production of high strength steels easier and cheaper by making full use of Nb precipitation strengthening effect.展开更多
The kinetics of the isothermal precipitation of(Nb,V)CN in Nb-V alloys has been investi- gated by using the Formastor-press simulator and the extraction replica method.Under four deformation amounts(0,10,30,50%)and th...The kinetics of the isothermal precipitation of(Nb,V)CN in Nb-V alloys has been investi- gated by using the Formastor-press simulator and the extraction replica method.Under four deformation amounts(0,10,30,50%)and three temperatures(1100,1000,850℃), four types of kinetic curves were found.展开更多
Influence of different cooling rates on the microstructure and the precipitation behavior of Nb-Ti microalloyed steel was investigated by CSLM, OM, SEM and EDS. The results show that the precipitation process of carbo...Influence of different cooling rates on the microstructure and the precipitation behavior of Nb-Ti microalloyed steel was investigated by CSLM, OM, SEM and EDS. The results show that the precipitation process of carbonitrides can be in-situ observed by CSLM, and with the increase of the cooling rate, the distribution of precipitates changes from along the austenitic grain boundaries to within the grains. With the increase of the cooling rate, the proeutectoid ferritic film becomes smaller and smaller and then disappears, and the original austenitic grains become finer and finer. In order to obtain non-film like proeutectoid ferrites or non-chain like precipitates along the austenitic grain boundaries and finer austenitic grains,the cooling rate should be at least 5℃/s.展开更多
Hot ductility of the Nb- and Ti-containing line-pipe steel CC slab specimens were measured under the sirain rate of 1 x 10-3/s. Three types of precipitates were found in the fractured specimens. One was the block-shap...Hot ductility of the Nb- and Ti-containing line-pipe steel CC slab specimens were measured under the sirain rate of 1 x 10-3/s. Three types of precipitates were found in the fractured specimens. One was the block-shaped coarse TiN particles precipitated at high temperature. Another type was the fine dynamic precipitation products precipitated at 950～900℃ which caused remarkable ductility reduction of the steel. The third type was the co-existed precipitates formed by fine Nb precipitates nucleating and growing on TiN paricles. Compared with Nb-containing steel which contains no Ti, there was no ductility drop for Nb- and Ti-containing steel at temperature between 850℃ and Ar3 and, the γ→α transformation inside the grain matrixes proceeded faster, which both improved the ductility of the steel in the low ductility temperature Region Ⅲ.展开更多
Controlling of the solution and precipitation for microalloying additions of Nb,V,Ti and their combination is the basic building block of microalloyed steels.Among three microalloying elements,Nb has been regarded the...Controlling of the solution and precipitation for microalloying additions of Nb,V,Ti and their combination is the basic building block of microalloyed steels.Among three microalloying elements,Nb has been regarded the most effective microalloying ingredient used for low carbon flat products due to marked strengthening effect of grain refinement and relatively weak precipitation strengthening effect by matching proper thermomechanical processing(TMP).However,Nb was not viewed as attractive as V for medium carbon long products in the past because of limited solubility during reheating process.What is more,hot working is usually carried out at high temperatures in the recrystallization regime,so it is difficult to exert conventional controlled rolling to obtain pancaked austenite,which has further affected the research and application of Nb in medium carbon long products.Because of these factors,studies of Nb in medium carbon long products were incomplete,and even some recognitions and conclusions are subjected to debate.In order to clarify the strengthening effects of Nb in medium carbon long products,the reinforcing bars have been chosen as experimental steels to clarify the role of Nb on microstructural changes along the whole hot working,cooling processes.In addition,qualitative and quantitative analyses of Nb’s state and distribution in reheating,rolling and cooling had been carried out to illustrate some singularities.展开更多
简述了微合金钢中微量元素 Nb 的主要作用,回顾了应变诱导析出的研究方法及优缺点,阐明了变形奥氏体应变诱导析出相的种类,晶体结构,析出相的形成顺序、形貌和分布,分析了影响析出动力学的主要因素并简要介绍了应变诱导析出动力学模型...简述了微合金钢中微量元素 Nb 的主要作用,回顾了应变诱导析出的研究方法及优缺点,阐明了变形奥氏体应变诱导析出相的种类,晶体结构,析出相的形成顺序、形貌和分布,分析了影响析出动力学的主要因素并简要介绍了应变诱导析出动力学模型的最新发展。展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.50334010,50504007 and 50474086)the Ph.D.Startup Foundation of liaoning Province(2003hp1009).
文摘Based on thermodynamics and kinetics, precipitation behavior of microalloyed steels was analyzed. Deformation greatly promotes isothermal carbonitride precipitation and makes C-curve shift leftwards. The position and shape of C-curve also depend on the content of Nb and N. C-curve shifts leftwards a little when N content increases and the nose temperature is raised with increasing Nb content. Deformation shortened precipitation start time during continuous cooling, raised precipitation start temperature, accelerated precipitation kinetics of carbonitrides. With decreasing the finishing temperature and coiling temperature, the precipitates volume fraction increases and strength increment is raised during hot rolling. The simulated results are in agreement with experiment results.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51004037)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Unversities(N140704002)
文摘By measuring the expansion curves of a Nb bearing steel at different cooling rates by using Gleeble-3800 thermomechanical simulator, combining with metallographic analysis, different phase zones were determined. Also, precipitation behavior of Nb at different phase zones was investigated under ultra fast cooling conditions. The experimental results showed that adopting a proper deformation temperature, the ultra fast cooling process can restrain the precipitation of Nb at austenite phase zone. More quantities and smaller size precipitates of Nb can be found at the ferrite or bainite phase zone by controlling the ultra fast cooling ending temperature. With the increase of holding time at austenite, ferrite and bainite phase zones respectively, the volume fraction of precipitation, density, and average size of precipitates will increase obviously. With the decrease of early ultra fast cooling ending temperature, the density of Nb precipitates first increase（at ferrite phase zone） and then decrease（at bainite phase zone）, the volume fraction of Nb precipitation decreases and precipitates can be refined. The optimal early ultra fast cooling ending temperature is located at ferrite phase zone. The combination of high rolling temperature with early ultra fast cooling technology opens the way for new cooling schedules and makes the production of high strength steels easier and cheaper by making full use of Nb precipitation strengthening effect.
文摘The kinetics of the isothermal precipitation of(Nb,V)CN in Nb-V alloys has been investi- gated by using the Formastor-press simulator and the extraction replica method.Under four deformation amounts(0,10,30,50%)and three temperatures(1100,1000,850℃), four types of kinetic curves were found.
文摘Influence of different cooling rates on the microstructure and the precipitation behavior of Nb-Ti microalloyed steel was investigated by CSLM, OM, SEM and EDS. The results show that the precipitation process of carbonitrides can be in-situ observed by CSLM, and with the increase of the cooling rate, the distribution of precipitates changes from along the austenitic grain boundaries to within the grains. With the increase of the cooling rate, the proeutectoid ferritic film becomes smaller and smaller and then disappears, and the original austenitic grains become finer and finer. In order to obtain non-film like proeutectoid ferrites or non-chain like precipitates along the austenitic grain boundaries and finer austenitic grains,the cooling rate should be at least 5℃/s.
文摘Hot ductility of the Nb- and Ti-containing line-pipe steel CC slab specimens were measured under the sirain rate of 1 x 10-3/s. Three types of precipitates were found in the fractured specimens. One was the block-shaped coarse TiN particles precipitated at high temperature. Another type was the fine dynamic precipitation products precipitated at 950～900℃ which caused remarkable ductility reduction of the steel. The third type was the co-existed precipitates formed by fine Nb precipitates nucleating and growing on TiN paricles. Compared with Nb-containing steel which contains no Ti, there was no ductility drop for Nb- and Ti-containing steel at temperature between 850℃ and Ar3 and, the γ→α transformation inside the grain matrixes proceeded faster, which both improved the ductility of the steel in the low ductility temperature Region Ⅲ.
文摘Controlling of the solution and precipitation for microalloying additions of Nb,V,Ti and their combination is the basic building block of microalloyed steels.Among three microalloying elements,Nb has been regarded the most effective microalloying ingredient used for low carbon flat products due to marked strengthening effect of grain refinement and relatively weak precipitation strengthening effect by matching proper thermomechanical processing(TMP).However,Nb was not viewed as attractive as V for medium carbon long products in the past because of limited solubility during reheating process.What is more,hot working is usually carried out at high temperatures in the recrystallization regime,so it is difficult to exert conventional controlled rolling to obtain pancaked austenite,which has further affected the research and application of Nb in medium carbon long products.Because of these factors,studies of Nb in medium carbon long products were incomplete,and even some recognitions and conclusions are subjected to debate.In order to clarify the strengthening effects of Nb in medium carbon long products,the reinforcing bars have been chosen as experimental steels to clarify the role of Nb on microstructural changes along the whole hot working,cooling processes.In addition,qualitative and quantitative analyses of Nb’s state and distribution in reheating,rolling and cooling had been carried out to illustrate some singularities.
