A lot of research has been focused on the necking process during the plastic deformation of sheet metals, but the localized necking is rarely distinguished form diffused necking by experiments, due to the limit of mea...A lot of research has been focused on the necking process during the plastic deformation of sheet metals, but the localized necking is rarely distinguished form diffused necking by experiments, due to the limit of measurement equipment and method. Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) steel is a 3rd generation advanced high strength steel (AHSS). Its good combination of high strength and ductility ensures potential application in automobile industry. Uniaxial tensile tests of QP980 steel sheet at five strain rates are performed to investigate the necking process and the effect of strain rate on necking behavior of Q&P steel. Digital image correlation (DIC) method is applied during tensile tests, and evolutions of major strain, minor strain and normal strain distributions along gauge section of the tensile specimens are obtained. The diffused and localized necking strains are determined according to SWIFT necking theory and HILL necking theory respectively. The test results indicate that with the increasing of strain rate in the investigated range, the diffused necking strain decreases from 0.152 to 0.120 and localized necking strain decreases from 0.245 to 0.137. Meanwhile, the difference of the two strains decreases form 0.096 to 0.017. Thus it can be concluded that strain rate has an influence on both necking strains during the deformation of QP980 steel sheet. Diffused and localized necking strains are determined by uniaxial tensile tests with the aid of DIC technique and the effect of strain rate on necking strains is evaluated.展开更多
Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) steel is a new type ultrahigh strength steel with transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) effect. Uniaxial tensile experiments of the Q&P steel at room temperature were carrie...Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) steel is a new type ultrahigh strength steel with transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) effect. Uniaxial tensile experiments of the Q&P steel at room temperature were carried out to investigate the effects of sampling angle and strain rate on its mechanical properties. Experimental results show that the flow stress-strain curve, the hardening component n, the anisotropy coefficient through thickness r and the elongation of the Q&P steel are not sensitive to the sampling angle. However, the hardening component n and the elongation of the Q&P steel decrease with increasing the strain rate. Due to the Q&P steel with TRIP effect, when the strain rate greater, the deformation work will transform to the internal energy of specimen, and the TRIP effect of the Q&P steel will be inhibited, which results in less transformed retained austenite. X ray diffraction experiments were performed to verify it.展开更多
Since it has excellent tensile strength, the quenching and partitioning （Q ＆ P） treated steel has been widely acclaimed. Some researched is currently being conducted on Q ＆ P steel, but Q ＆ P techniques and relat...Since it has excellent tensile strength, the quenching and partitioning （Q ＆ P） treated steel has been widely acclaimed. Some researched is currently being conducted on Q ＆ P steel, but Q ＆ P techniques and related mechanisms have been mostly research based on conventional transformation-induced plasticity （TRIP） steel. This study researches the effect of Mn on the properties of Q ＆P sheet steel. Two kinds of steel sheet with different levels of Mn content （1.46% Mn and 2.75% Mn） are investigated. After being fully annealed, the steel sheets were quenched to a temperature between Ms and Mr. Allocation treatment then caused the carbon to be partitioned into the remaining austenite.The microstructure and tensile properties were analyzed. The results show that the increment of Mn content can increase the stability of the steel and decrease the sensitivity of the quenching temperature （QT）. The results also indicate that increasing the level of Mn can effectively suppress the formation of bainite.展开更多
The tensile behavior and properties of cold formed low-carbon microalloyed steel with its microstmcture of all ferrite and pearlite （F ＋ P） were investigated. Bending and flattening deformations were carried out in...The tensile behavior and properties of cold formed low-carbon microalloyed steel with its microstmcture of all ferrite and pearlite （F ＋ P） were investigated. Bending and flattening deformations were carried out in the laboratory on hot-rolled sheets in order to simulate the cold forming process of steel sheets during pipe fabrication and sampling of high frequency straight bead welding pipes. A comparison of the tensile behavior and properties of the material made before and after cold forming indicates that cold deformation alters the tensile behavior and properties of the material to a certain degree depending on the manner of the cold deformation and the degree. The research on the Bauschinger effect indicates that for the steels investigated, when the plastic strain is small, the back stress increases rapidly with the increase of the plastic strain and then rapidly tends to saturation. The finite element analysis indicates that the change in the properties of the steel sheets due to cold forming is a result of the Banschinger effect and work hardening. The mechanism of the change in the properties is also given in this study.展开更多
For large-sized AISI P20 steel block used as plastic die with a thickness of more than 200 mm, appropriate quenching processes are the key to obtain much thick hardened layer. In this paper, different quenching proces...For large-sized AISI P20 steel block used as plastic die with a thickness of more than 200 mm, appropriate quenching processes are the key to obtain much thick hardened layer. In this paper, different quenching processes of AISI P20 steel block such as oil quenching, direct water quenching, water quenching with precooling and water quenching with pre-cooling and self-tempering were numerically investigated by computer simulation based on the detailed discussion on the mathematical models of quenching processes including partial differential equations of heat transfer, thermal physical properties, latent heat, heat transfer coefficient and calculation of phase transformation, The results show that the water quenching with pre-cooling and self-tempering process can not only effectively avoid quenching cracks, but also obtain deeper harden depth than oil quenching.展开更多
The protective chromium coating was prepared on P110 steel by employing pack cementation.The corrosion behaviors of P110 steel and the obtained coating in CO2-saturated simulated oilfield brine were studied by static ...The protective chromium coating was prepared on P110 steel by employing pack cementation.The corrosion behaviors of P110 steel and the obtained coating in CO2-saturated simulated oilfield brine were studied by static complete immersion tests and electrochemical measurements.The corrosion attacks of the samples were determined by mass loss,corroded surface morphologies,corrosion products,and results of electrochemical measurements.The experimental results showed that the coating was uniform,continuous and compact.The chromium coating was slightly corroded,and the mass loss and corrosion rate of the coating were far lower than those of P110 steel.Chromium coating has higher self-corroding potential and lower corrosion current density than P110 steel in accordance with the electrochemical tests results.Taken as a whole,chromizing treatment has significantly improved the corrosion resistance of P110 steel.展开更多
In order to obtain a high-performance surface on P110 steel that can meet the requirements in oil/gas field environment, the chromium coatings were fabricated by pack cementation. The chromium coatings differed in wit...In order to obtain a high-performance surface on P110 steel that can meet the requirements in oil/gas field environment, the chromium coatings were fabricated by pack cementation. The chromium coatings differed in with/without the addition of La2O3. Scanning electron microscope （SEM）, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer （EDS）, X-ray diffractometer （XRD） and microhardness tester were employed to investigate the surface morphologies, surface element distributions, microstructures, phase constitutions and microhardness of the coatings. Friction-wear tests of the P110 steel substrate and the coatings were conducted in air at ambient temperature and humidity. The results show that ＇uniform and continuous coatings are formed on P110 steel regardless of adding La2O3 or not. The chromium coatings consist of Cr23C6, Cr7C3, and （Cr, Fe）7C3. The La2O3-added chromium coating is more beneficial in terms of surface morphology, microstructure, thickness and microharduess as compared with the coating without adding La2O3. Chromizing treatment significantly improves the surface hardness and wear resistance of the P110 steel. The wear resistance of the tested samples can be sorted in the following sequence： La2O3-coating 〉 no RE-coating 〉bare P110 steel.展开更多
The effects of major alloying elements on the Ac, temperature in P92 steel weld metal were evaluated by Thermo- Calc, and a formula relating Ac1 to the content of major alloying elements was developed using multiple r...The effects of major alloying elements on the Ac, temperature in P92 steel weld metal were evaluated by Thermo- Calc, and a formula relating Ac1 to the content of major alloying elements was developed using multiple regression method. Results show that both C and N reduce Ac, temperature in weld metal, the effect of N on Ac, is greater than that of C, but their influence on Act is not so significant when they individually vary in the specified chemical composition ranges. Si, Cr, Mo and W increase the Acl temperature, and the descending order of their effects is determined as Si, Mo, W, Cr. Mn and Ni decrease the AcI in weld metal, the decreasing effect is especially remarkable when the （ Mn ＋ Ni） ≥ 1%. The effect of Co is moderate and is much smaller compared to Ni. The variations of Acl for the ranges of micro-alloying elements Nb and V are also evaluated, the effect of V is greater compared to Nb and the effect of Nb could be ignored in the specified chemical composition range. A prediction formula for Ac, temperature in P92 steel weld metal within the specified chemical composition ranges was developed based on the comprehensive consideration of the calculated Ac, temperatures and the experimentally measured results.展开更多
In order to improve the surface performance and increase the lifetime of P 110 oil casing tube steel during operation, electroless plating was conducted to form Ni-P coating onto its surface. The surface morphology/el...In order to improve the surface performance and increase the lifetime of P 110 oil casing tube steel during operation, electroless plating was conducted to form Ni-P coating onto its surface. The surface morphology/element distribution and phase constitution of the Ni-P coating were analyzed using scanning electron microscope （SEM） equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry （EDS） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. Tribological and electrochemical measurement tests were applied to investigate the wear and corrosion resistance of P110 steel and the Ni-P coating. The results showed that a uniform and compact, high phosphorous Ni-P coating was formed. The obtained Ni-P coating indicated certain friction-reduction effect and lower mass loss during friction-wear tests. The Ni-P coating also exhibited higher corrosion resistance in comparison with bared P 110 steel. The obtained N i-P coating has significantly improved the surface performance of P110 steel.展开更多
Stress corrosion cracking （SCC） behavior of P 110 tubing steel in simulated C02 injection well annulus environments was investigated through three-point bent tests, potentiodynamic polarization and EIS measurements....Stress corrosion cracking （SCC） behavior of P 110 tubing steel in simulated C02 injection well annulus environments was investigated through three-point bent tests, potentiodynamic polarization and EIS measurements. The results demonstrate that SCC of P110 tubing steel could occur in acidulous simulated environment, and the sensitivity of SCC increases with the decrease ofpH, as well as increase of sulfide concentration and total environmental pressure. Both anodic dissolution and hydrogen embrittlement make contributions to the SCC. Adequate concentration of corrosion inhibitor can inhibit the occurrence of SCC on account of the inhibition of localized anodic dissolution and cathodic hydrogen evolution.展开更多
A series of rare earth （RE） dispersed chromizing coatings were produced on P 110 steel by pack cementation. The orthogonal array design （OAD）was applied to set the experiments. An artificial neural network （ANN）...A series of rare earth （RE） dispersed chromizing coatings were produced on P 110 steel by pack cementation. The orthogonal array design （OAD）was applied to set the experiments. An artificial neural network （ANN） approach is employed to predict the thickness values of the obtained chromizing coatings based on the OAD tests results. The results revealed that the built model was reliable, the thickness values of chromizing coatings were well predicted at selected process parameters, and the predicted error lied in rational range.展开更多
文摘A lot of research has been focused on the necking process during the plastic deformation of sheet metals, but the localized necking is rarely distinguished form diffused necking by experiments, due to the limit of measurement equipment and method. Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) steel is a 3rd generation advanced high strength steel (AHSS). Its good combination of high strength and ductility ensures potential application in automobile industry. Uniaxial tensile tests of QP980 steel sheet at five strain rates are performed to investigate the necking process and the effect of strain rate on necking behavior of Q&P steel. Digital image correlation (DIC) method is applied during tensile tests, and evolutions of major strain, minor strain and normal strain distributions along gauge section of the tensile specimens are obtained. The diffused and localized necking strains are determined according to SWIFT necking theory and HILL necking theory respectively. The test results indicate that with the increasing of strain rate in the investigated range, the diffused necking strain decreases from 0.152 to 0.120 and localized necking strain decreases from 0.245 to 0.137. Meanwhile, the difference of the two strains decreases form 0.096 to 0.017. Thus it can be concluded that strain rate has an influence on both necking strains during the deformation of QP980 steel sheet. Diffused and localized necking strains are determined by uniaxial tensile tests with the aid of DIC technique and the effect of strain rate on necking strains is evaluated.
文摘Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) steel is a new type ultrahigh strength steel with transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) effect. Uniaxial tensile experiments of the Q&P steel at room temperature were carried out to investigate the effects of sampling angle and strain rate on its mechanical properties. Experimental results show that the flow stress-strain curve, the hardening component n, the anisotropy coefficient through thickness r and the elongation of the Q&P steel are not sensitive to the sampling angle. However, the hardening component n and the elongation of the Q&P steel decrease with increasing the strain rate. Due to the Q&P steel with TRIP effect, when the strain rate greater, the deformation work will transform to the internal energy of specimen, and the TRIP effect of the Q&P steel will be inhibited, which results in less transformed retained austenite. X ray diffraction experiments were performed to verify it.
文摘Since it has excellent tensile strength, the quenching and partitioning （Q ＆ P） treated steel has been widely acclaimed. Some researched is currently being conducted on Q ＆ P steel, but Q ＆ P techniques and related mechanisms have been mostly research based on conventional transformation-induced plasticity （TRIP） steel. This study researches the effect of Mn on the properties of Q ＆P sheet steel. Two kinds of steel sheet with different levels of Mn content （1.46% Mn and 2.75% Mn） are investigated. After being fully annealed, the steel sheets were quenched to a temperature between Ms and Mr. Allocation treatment then caused the carbon to be partitioned into the remaining austenite.The microstructure and tensile properties were analyzed. The results show that the increment of Mn content can increase the stability of the steel and decrease the sensitivity of the quenching temperature （QT）. The results also indicate that increasing the level of Mn can effectively suppress the formation of bainite.
文摘The tensile behavior and properties of cold formed low-carbon microalloyed steel with its microstmcture of all ferrite and pearlite （F ＋ P） were investigated. Bending and flattening deformations were carried out in the laboratory on hot-rolled sheets in order to simulate the cold forming process of steel sheets during pipe fabrication and sampling of high frequency straight bead welding pipes. A comparison of the tensile behavior and properties of the material made before and after cold forming indicates that cold deformation alters the tensile behavior and properties of the material to a certain degree depending on the manner of the cold deformation and the degree. The research on the Bauschinger effect indicates that for the steels investigated, when the plastic strain is small, the back stress increases rapidly with the increase of the plastic strain and then rapidly tends to saturation. The finite element analysis indicates that the change in the properties of the steel sheets due to cold forming is a result of the Banschinger effect and work hardening. The mechanism of the change in the properties is also given in this study.
文摘For large-sized AISI P20 steel block used as plastic die with a thickness of more than 200 mm, appropriate quenching processes are the key to obtain much thick hardened layer. In this paper, different quenching processes of AISI P20 steel block such as oil quenching, direct water quenching, water quenching with precooling and water quenching with pre-cooling and self-tempering were numerically investigated by computer simulation based on the detailed discussion on the mathematical models of quenching processes including partial differential equations of heat transfer, thermal physical properties, latent heat, heat transfer coefficient and calculation of phase transformation, The results show that the water quenching with pre-cooling and self-tempering process can not only effectively avoid quenching cracks, but also obtain deeper harden depth than oil quenching.
基金Funded by the Science and Technology Programs for Research and Development of Shaanxi Province (No.2008K01-31)
文摘The protective chromium coating was prepared on P110 steel by employing pack cementation.The corrosion behaviors of P110 steel and the obtained coating in CO2-saturated simulated oilfield brine were studied by static complete immersion tests and electrochemical measurements.The corrosion attacks of the samples were determined by mass loss,corroded surface morphologies,corrosion products,and results of electrochemical measurements.The experimental results showed that the coating was uniform,continuous and compact.The chromium coating was slightly corroded,and the mass loss and corrosion rate of the coating were far lower than those of P110 steel.Chromium coating has higher self-corroding potential and lower corrosion current density than P110 steel in accordance with the electrochemical tests results.Taken as a whole,chromizing treatment has significantly improved the corrosion resistance of P110 steel.
基金Project(2007CB607603) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘In order to obtain a high-performance surface on P110 steel that can meet the requirements in oil/gas field environment, the chromium coatings were fabricated by pack cementation. The chromium coatings differed in with/without the addition of La2O3. Scanning electron microscope （SEM）, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer （EDS）, X-ray diffractometer （XRD） and microhardness tester were employed to investigate the surface morphologies, surface element distributions, microstructures, phase constitutions and microhardness of the coatings. Friction-wear tests of the P110 steel substrate and the coatings were conducted in air at ambient temperature and humidity. The results show that ＇uniform and continuous coatings are formed on P110 steel regardless of adding La2O3 or not. The chromium coatings consist of Cr23C6, Cr7C3, and （Cr, Fe）7C3. The La2O3-added chromium coating is more beneficial in terms of surface morphology, microstructure, thickness and microharduess as compared with the coating without adding La2O3. Chromizing treatment significantly improves the surface hardness and wear resistance of the P110 steel. The wear resistance of the tested samples can be sorted in the following sequence： La2O3-coating 〉 no RE-coating 〉bare P110 steel.
基金This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China（ No. 51074113 ）, the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities （ No. 115005 ）.
文摘The effects of major alloying elements on the Ac, temperature in P92 steel weld metal were evaluated by Thermo- Calc, and a formula relating Ac1 to the content of major alloying elements was developed using multiple regression method. Results show that both C and N reduce Ac, temperature in weld metal, the effect of N on Ac, is greater than that of C, but their influence on Act is not so significant when they individually vary in the specified chemical composition ranges. Si, Cr, Mo and W increase the Acl temperature, and the descending order of their effects is determined as Si, Mo, W, Cr. Mn and Ni decrease the AcI in weld metal, the decreasing effect is especially remarkable when the （ Mn ＋ Ni） ≥ 1%. The effect of Co is moderate and is much smaller compared to Ni. The variations of Acl for the ranges of micro-alloying elements Nb and V are also evaluated, the effect of V is greater compared to Nb and the effect of Nb could be ignored in the specified chemical composition range. A prediction formula for Ac, temperature in P92 steel weld metal within the specified chemical composition ranges was developed based on the comprehensive consideration of the calculated Ac, temperatures and the experimentally measured results.
基金Funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2012M520604)the Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of Shanxi Province(No.2013021013-2)
文摘In order to improve the surface performance and increase the lifetime of P 110 oil casing tube steel during operation, electroless plating was conducted to form Ni-P coating onto its surface. The surface morphology/element distribution and phase constitution of the Ni-P coating were analyzed using scanning electron microscope （SEM） equipped with energy dispersive spectrometry （EDS） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）. Tribological and electrochemical measurement tests were applied to investigate the wear and corrosion resistance of P110 steel and the Ni-P coating. The results showed that a uniform and compact, high phosphorous Ni-P coating was formed. The obtained Ni-P coating indicated certain friction-reduction effect and lower mass loss during friction-wear tests. The Ni-P coating also exhibited higher corrosion resistance in comparison with bared P 110 steel. The obtained N i-P coating has significantly improved the surface performance of P110 steel.
基金Project(2012AA040105)supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(2014CB643300)supported by National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(51741034)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Stress corrosion cracking （SCC） behavior of P 110 tubing steel in simulated C02 injection well annulus environments was investigated through three-point bent tests, potentiodynamic polarization and EIS measurements. The results demonstrate that SCC of P110 tubing steel could occur in acidulous simulated environment, and the sensitivity of SCC increases with the decrease ofpH, as well as increase of sulfide concentration and total environmental pressure. Both anodic dissolution and hydrogen embrittlement make contributions to the SCC. Adequate concentration of corrosion inhibitor can inhibit the occurrence of SCC on account of the inhibition of localized anodic dissolution and cathodic hydrogen evolution.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51171125)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2012M520604)+1 种基金the Youth Foundation of Taiyuan University of Technology (No.2012L050)the Foundation for Talents Introduction of Taiyuan University of Technology
文摘A series of rare earth （RE） dispersed chromizing coatings were produced on P 110 steel by pack cementation. The orthogonal array design （OAD）was applied to set the experiments. An artificial neural network （ANN） approach is employed to predict the thickness values of the obtained chromizing coatings based on the OAD tests results. The results revealed that the built model was reliable, the thickness values of chromizing coatings were well predicted at selected process parameters, and the predicted error lied in rational range.
