Simultaneously Improving Mechanical Properties and Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance of High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel via Finish Rolling within Non-recrystallization Temperature

The effect of hot rolling process on microstructure evolution,mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking(SCC)resistance of high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)steels was investigated by varying the finish rolling temperature(FRT)and total rolling reduction.The results revealed granular bainite with large equiaxed grains was obtained by a total rolling reduction of60%with the FRT of 950℃(within recrystallization temperature T_(r)).The larger grain size and much less grain boundaries should account for the relatively lower strength and SCC resistance.A larger rolling reduction of 80% under the same FRT resulted in the formation of massive martensite-austenite(M/A)constituents and resultant low ductility and SCC resistance.In contrast,a good combination of strength,ductility and SCC resistance was obtained via 80% rolling reduction with the FRT of 860℃(within non-recrystallization temperature T_(nr)),probably because of the fine grain size and M/A constituents,as well as a high density of grain boundary network.

Influence of the finish rolling temperatures on the microstructure and texture evolution in the ferritic stainless steels

The influence of the finish rolling temperature on the microstructure and texture evolution of Nb and B micro-alloyed ultra purified Cr17 ferritic stainless steels was investigated. The hot rolled bands were produced by conventional rolling process and the finish rolling at relatively low temperatures or ＂warm rolling＂. The microstructure was observed by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction was used to characterize the texture evolution processes. The results showed that as compared to conventional hot rolling process, the warm rolling has led to the refined and homogeneous microstructure and uniform recrystallization texture along γ-fiber in final sheets, indicating that the finish rolling at relatively low temperatures can be the effective way to improve significantly the formability of final sheets.

Effect of Finish Rolling Temperature on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of High Grade Pipeline Steel

The correlation among finish rolling temperature (FRT),microstructure and mechanical property of the high grade pipeline steel was investigated in this study.The microstructure of the steels with different finish rolling temperatures was observed with scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and transmission electronic microscope (TEM).The martensite/austenite (M/A) islands distribution was fixed by colour metallography,and the mechanical properties of the steels were tested with quasi-static tensile testing machine.The result shows that the fraction of M/A island increased with the finish rolling temperature decreasing,and when the finish rolling temperature is 800℃,the mechanical properties are the best.

Influence of Nb on Microstructure and Property of Low-Carbon Mn-Series Air-Cooled Bainitic Steel

The effect of Nb on the microstructure evolution of low-carbon Mn-series air cooled bainitic steels has been studied by using thermomeehanical simulation machine, SEM, and TEM observation. The results show that the amount of ferrites is relatively higher in the steel without Nb than that of Nb-bearing steel under same deformation conditions, and the ferrites in Nb-bearing steel are more finer. The mechanical properties of the Nb-bearing steel are higher than those of the steel without Nb at the same finishing rolling temperature （FRT）, and the toughness of the Nb- bearing steel is about 100J higher than that of the steel without Nh at the finishing rolling temperature 750℃. The toughness of Nb microalloyed steel will be improved more effectively than that of the steel without Nb with the decrease of FRT.

Effect of Thermomechanical Processing on Mechanical Properties of Hot Rolled Multiphase Steel

The effect of thermomechanical processing（TMP）on the mechanical properties of hot rolled multiphase steel was investigated.TMP was conducted using a laboratory hot rolling mill,in which three different kinds of finish rolling deformation degrees and temperatures were applied.The results indicate that polygonal ferrite,granular bainite,and a considerable amount of stabilized retained austenite can be obtained by TMP.The stability of the retained austenite increases with decreasing finish rolling temperature and increasing finish rolling deformation degrees.Ultimate tensile strength（σb）,total elongation（δ）,and the product of ultimate tensile strength by total elongation（σb·δ）for 50% reduction at finish rolling temperature of 700 ℃ reach maximum values [791 MPa,36% and 28 476（MPa·%）,respectively].

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of a New Multi-functional 460 MPa Grade Construction Structural Steel

This article reports a new generation of Q460 multi-functional construction structural steel,which has high strength(yield strength larger than 460 MPa),excellent toughness(higher than 110 J/cm^(2) at-60 ℃),lower yield ratio(lower than 0.8),good fire resistance(yield strength at 600 ℃ larger than two-thirds of its room-temperature yield strength)and better corrosion resistance.The eff ects of finish cooling temperature(FCT)on the microstructure and properties were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),emission electron probe micro-analysis(EPMA),electron backscattering diff raction(EBSD),tensile tester,impact tester,periodic immersion cycle acceleration test and electrochemical experiment.The results show that the strength and toughness are simultaneously improved by decreasing the FCT due to more lath-like bainite with large number of dislocations,refined martensite/austenite(M/A)with higher carbon concentration and increased high angle boundaries.In addition,the fire resistance of the newly developed Q460 steel is obviously better than the conventional one,which is mainly due to non-recrystallized lath-like bainite with high dislocation density at elevated temperature.The corrosion resistance of the new Q460 steel is also improved due to the addition of Cu and Cr.

Effects of Technological Parameters on Microstructures and Properties of Low Cost Hot Rolled Dual-Phase Steel on CSP Line

The effects of technological parameters on microstructures and properties of low cost hot rolled dual-phase steel was researched by design different finish rolling temperature,mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC (ultra fast cooling) and stable UFC rate on the same gauge strips with the same chemistry composition during the manufacture process.It is the key for controlling coil temperature to control finish rolling temperature and mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC that based on stable UFC rate precondition.The lower finish rolling temperature,with mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC,the better to form martensite is.The foundation of developing the similar productions on the similar product line was supplied.It is good to technological advancement of developing high affixation value production as hot rolled DP steel,TRIP steel etc.in CSP line.