Development of top high-grade non-grain-oriented silicon steels at Baosteel

The development, production and application of top high-grade non-grain-oriented （NGO） silicon steels at Baosteel were introduced in this paper. Top high grades refer to the highest grades in the intemational silicon steel product standard and above. B35A230 and B50A250 were developed at Baosteel in 2009 and have been used in inverter compressors for air-conditioners, small transformers and big hydropower generators in the Three Gorges project. Small- batch production of B35A210 and B50A230, which exceed the highest grades listed in the intemational silicon steel product standard,began in 2010. That was a breakthrough in the silicon steel making history in China. Presently,Baosteel＇ s high- grade NGO products have passed the strict qualifications of the three major electric power equipment manufacturers in China and the leading international power equipment suppliers like ALSTOM, GE, SIEMENS, VESTAS, etc. These products are characterized by low iron loss, low anisotropy, good punchability and a high lamination factor. They have been used in the 770 MW hydropower generator at Xiluodu Power Station in the three gorges area, 1 000 MW thermal power generators and 2.5 MW wind power generators.

Effects of Primary Annealing Condition on Recrystallization Texture in a Grain Oriented Silicon Steel

The recrystallization texture in grain oriented silicon steel sheets, which were annealed at different primary annealingtemperatures with and without an electric field, was investigated. An automated electron backscattered diffraction(EBSD) technique was used to analyze the recrystallization texture. It was found that recovery and application ofelectric field in primary annealing lead to an increase of {001} component and a decrease of {111} component afterannealing at 900℃. The development of recrystallization texture can be explained in terms of the effects of electricfield and primary annealing temperature on recovery.

STUDY ON REDUCING THE CORE LOSS OF GRAIN ORIENTED SILICON STEEL AND IMPROVING ITS AGING PROPERTY BY LASER NITRIDING TECHNIQUE IN ATMOSPHERIC AMBIENT

CW-CO2 laser nitriding technique was applied to improve the properties （such as aging property and the core loss） of grain oriented silicon steel. The samples were nitrided with regular space. Laser power density and scanning speed were chosen as 7.8×10^5W·cm^-2 and 100mm·min^-1. By some laser irradiation, Fe4N and Fe3N were formed in the nitrided zone. The nitrided samples were annealed at the temperatures ranged from 100 to 90℃. The core loss of some interested samples was tested. The results show that the core loss of the nitrided samples with different thickness of 0.23 and 0.30mm decreased by 14.9% and 9.4% respectively, and the aging property were improved up to 800℃. The mechanism of laser nitriding to improve the properties of grain oriented silicon steel is discussed.

Primary Recrystallization of Grain Oriented Silicon Steel Strip Rolled by CSR and Annealed in Magnetic Field

The magnetic properties and textures of grain oriented silicon steel with different thickness rolled by cross shear rolling （CSR） of different mismatched speed ratio （MSR） and annealed in magnetic field under hydrogen were presented.Effects of the factors such as thickness and mismatched speed ratio on the magnetic properties and recrystallization texture were analyzed and the recrystallization principles in magnetic field annealing were discussed. The study would provide a new route for mass production of high quality ultra-thin grain oriented silicon steel strip.

Analysis of oxide layer structure in nitrided grain-oriented silicon steel

The production of low-temperature reheated grain-oriented silicon steel is mainly based on the acquired inhibitor method.Due to the additional nitriding process,a high nitrogen content exists in the oxide layer,which changes the structure of the oxide layer.In this study,the structure of the surface oxide layer after nitriding was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD),glow discharge spectrometry(GDS),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The size and orientation of ferritic grains in the oxide layer were characterized,and the distribution characteristics of the key elements along the thickness direction were determined.The results show that the oxide layer of the steel sample mainly comprised particles of Fe2SiO4 and spherical and lamellar SiO2,and Fe4N and fcc-Fe phases were also detected.Moreover,the size and orientation of ferritic grains in the oxide layer were different from those of coarse matrix ferritic grains beneath the oxide layer;however,some ferritic grains exhibited same orientations as those in the neighboring matrix.Higher nitrogen content was detected in the oxide layer than that in the matrix beneath the oxide layer.The form of nitrogen enrichment in the oxide layer was analyzed,and the growth mechanism of ferritic grains during the oxide layer formation is proposed.

New process for production of ultra-thin grain oriented silicon steel

The Hi-B silicon steels were cold rolled by cross shear rolling (CSR) with different mismatch speed ratio(MSR)s and conventional rolling(CR) respectively, followed by primary recrystallization annealing. The effects of MSR and annealing temperature on magnetic properties of ultra-thin grain oriented silicon steel were analyzed. Experimental results show that, with the increase of MSR, the magnetic properties can be remarkably improved. The higher the annealing temperature is, the higher the magnetic induction and the lower the iron loss in ultra-thin silicon steel is.

Texture Characteristics of Thin Grain Oriented Silicon Steel Sheet Produced by Cross Shear Rolling

Commercial grain oriented silicon steel was cold rolled to thickness from 0.06 to 0.10 mm by cross shear rolling, then annealed in vacuum or a hydrogen atmosphere furnace. Deformation textures of the sheets were researched by ODF method and reverse pole figure quantitative analyses. The results indicate that: in the condition of the cross shear rolling, the deformation texture of rolled sheet is generally similar to that of conventional rolled sheet, however, the texture distribution through the thickness is asymmetrical. With mismatch speed ratio increasing, the amount of Goss texture increases. With reduction ratio increasing, the intensity of γ-fiber becomes strong.

Effect of Magnesia Blending on the Magnetic Properties of Grain Oriented Silicon Steel

Decarburized samples of grain oriented silicon steel were coated with alone and blended magnesias and submitted to the high temperature annealing. The magnesias and their blendings were characterized using granulometry measurements, ignition loss and reactivity tests. After high temperature annealing, forsterite film morphology, magnetic properties and Goss deviation were also analyzed. Better magnetic properties and sharper Goss orientation were found in samples which had used blended magnesias. These results are explained by the magnesias particle size distributions, forsterite film formation and rate of inhibitors release.

Optimizing Domain Distribution of Grain Oriented Silicon Steel by Using Antimony as the Laser Surface Alloying Element

For reducing the core loss of grain oriented silicon steel and improving its aging property, a new method, the LLSA by using Sb as the laser surface alloying element, was investigated, and at proper technique conditions rather good result was obtained.

Effect of Ball Scribing on Power Loss Separation of Fe-3%Si Grain-oriented Silicon Steel

Power loss of Fe-3%Sigrain-oriented silicon steelwas measured after ballscribing with different spacing using a self-designed tool.Three different sections of power loss,including hysteresis loss,abnormalloss,and eddy current loss,were measured and calculated,respectively.The loss variation and ratio were analyzed based on the experimentaldata.At 1.0 T,hysteresis loss of tested steelwith scribing spacing of 8 mm descends by 8.2% compared to samples without scribing,which is similar to the totalloss variation,and abnormalloss descends by 16.8%.At 1.0 T,hysteresis loss ratio of the steelwith scribing spacing of 16 mm ascends from 55.7% to 57.9%,and eddy current loss increases from 17.4% to 24.1%,while abnormalloss descends from 26.9% to 23.7%.The experimentalresults show that the reduction of power loss after scribing is mainly due to decreasing of hysteresis loss and abnormalloss.

Fe-3%Si平面流铸带平整轧制退火过程中组织织构演变

采用平面流铸技术制备了Fe-3%Si无取向硅钢极薄带,研究了平面流铸Fe-3%Si薄带平整轧制与退火处理的组织织构演变规律。结果表明,平面流铸带具有大比率的柱状晶组织,{100}取向晶粒占比高于30%,也即存在对磁性能有益的{100}织构。小压下率冷轧平整过程中,晶粒取向变化及晶内取向分裂程度整体不高,形变行为存在取向依赖性。{100}取向晶粒形变储能积累程度相对较低,经退火处理后该组分体现出遗传优势,在退火组织中占比仍超过30%。退火组织中小尺寸晶粒有所增加,且绝大部分小尺寸晶粒偏离{100}取向,这导致了退火组织平均晶粒尺寸降低,并在一定程度上弱化{100}织构。

Goss Texture Evolution of Grain Oriented Silicon Steel by High-Energy X-ray Diffraction

High energy synchrotron diffraction offers great potential to study the recrystallization kinetics of metallic materials. To study the formation of Goss texture （{ [10}（001）） of grain oriented （GO） silicon steel during secondary recrystallization process, an in situ experiment using hi gh energy X-ray diffraction was designed. The results showed that the secondary recrystallization began when the heating temperature was 1,494 K, and the grains grew rapidly above this temperature. With an increase in annealing temperature, the large grains with 7 orientation [〈111〉//normal direction] formed and gradually occupied the dominant position. As the annealing temperature increased even further, the grains with Goss orientation to a very large size by devouring the 7 orientation grains that formed in the early annealing stage. A single crystal with a Goss orientation was observed in the GO silicon steel when the annealing temperature was 1,540 K.

Characterization of Microstructure and Texture in Grain-Oriented High Silicon Steel by Strip Casting

Grain-oriented 4.5 wt% Si and 6.5 wt% Si steels were produced by strip casting, warm rolling, cold rolling, primary annealing, and secondary annealing. Goss grains were sufficiently developed and covered the entire surface of the secondary recrystallized sheets. The microstructure and texture was characterized by OM, EBSD, TEM, and XRD. It was observed that after rolling at 700 ℃, the 6.5 wt% Si steel exhibited a considerable degree of shear bands, whereas the 4.5 wt% Si steel indicated their rare presence. After primary annealing, completely equiaxed grains showing strong y-fiber texture were presented in both alloys. By comparison, the 6.5 wt% Si steel showed smaller grain size and few favorable Goss grains. Additionally, a higher density of fine precipitates were exhibited in the 6.5 wt% Si steel, leading to a ~ 30-s delay in primary recrystallization. During secondary annealing, abnormal grain growth of the 6.5 wt% Si steel occurred at higher temperature compared to the 4.5 wt% Si steel, and the final grain size of the 6.5 wt% Si steel was greater. The magnetic induction B8 of the 4.5 wt% Si and the 6.5 wt% Si steels was 1.75 and 1.76 T, respectively, and the high- frequency core losses were significantly improved in comparison with the non-oriented high silicon steel.

取向硅钢热轧板中纤维织构及Goss织构的形成和演变

在热轧过程中,取向硅钢热轧板形成了不均匀的微观组织和织构梯度,其中热轧板表层和次表层中的Goss织构对取向硅钢的磁性能有重要影响。因此,热轧板微观组织和织构沿厚度方向的形成和演变,特别是Goss织构的形成,仍然是一个值得讨论的课题。为了研究热轧板组织和织构的形成及其演变,使用光学显微镜和扫描电镜(SEM-EBSD)观察了热轧板不同厚度层(表层、次表层和中心层)组织,研究了热轧板组织形貌沿厚度方向的演变,并使用XRD测量了热轧板各厚度层(从表层s=1到中心层s=0)的宏观织构。结果表明,在高剪切力的作用下,热轧板表层s=1形成了大量等轴晶粒(晶粒长宽比为1.0~1.5)和具有一定随机性的织构。表层以下,随着剪切力从表层向中心层逐渐减小,等轴晶粒(晶粒长宽比为1.0~1.5)占比逐渐降低,再结晶晶粒的晶粒长宽比沿着厚度方向逐渐增大,再结晶晶粒形状倾向于沿轧向延伸和呈不规则状。最后,在中心层s=0中,一些大尺寸再结晶晶粒的晶粒长宽比可以达到3.0~6.5。在压缩力和沿厚度方向逐渐减小的剪切力的共同作用下,热轧板次表层s=0.5~0.9形成由众多特定取向组成的纤维织构,而中心层s=0~0.4形成典型的α纤维织构,纤维织构中的一些典型的特定位向包括{100}〈011〉、{112}〈111〉、{110}〈112〉、{213}〈364〉、{441}〈104〉和{110}〈100〉Goss。热轧板次表层s=0.5~0.9中的纤维织构沿厚度方向逐渐演变,并且在次表层s=0.5中有稳定的Goss织构形成。然而,次表层s=0.5中形成的高强度的Goss织构,而次表层中形成的Goss织构只是纤维织构的一小部分。

Cu对含Ce高强高效无取向硅钢磁性能的影响

无取向硅钢作为新能源汽车电机系统的核心部件材料,要求其磁性能和力学性能同时优异,但两者往往不能兼顾。如何获得强度和磁性能的良好匹配是高性能无取向硅钢需要解决的关键问题之一。对此,本工作通过Cu、Ce合金化研制了高强高效无取向硅钢样品,但是,目前Cu在硅钢中的作用尤其是对磁性能的影响机理尚不十分明确。因此,本工作采用光学显微镜、扫描电镜、背散射电子衍射和透射电镜等方法研究了Cu对含Ce高强高效无取向硅钢磁性能的影响及机理。结果表明,适量Cu的添加在显著提高强度的情况下同时降低高频铁损,较多Cu的添加使磁感降低、铁损升高。这主要是因为,适量的Cu以富Cu相析出,具有尺寸小、分布分散等特点,一方面促使再结晶的发生,提高晶粒均匀性,并且高温再结晶退火过程中Cu以固溶形式存在不会明显阻碍晶粒长大,对磁性能有利;另一方面促使有利织构的产生,抑制不利织构出现,提高磁感,从而在一定程度上抵消富Cu析出相阻碍磁畴转动对磁性能的不利影响。Cu含量较高时,富Cu析出相不仅尺寸较大,而且形态呈长条状或短棒状,恶化了磁性能。

取向硅钢常化及其对二次再结晶影响的研究进展

取向硅钢是重要的铁芯材料,而常化是目前生产高磁感取向硅钢不可或缺的工业生产工序,它可以调整热轧板的组织、织构和抑制剂析出从而改善硅钢磁性能。本文综述了取向硅钢热轧与常化组织的遗传性规律与常化过程中抑制剂的演变规律,重点讨论了常化对初次再结晶和二次再结晶组织与织构的影响规律,指出常化组织中细小γ-晶粒群有利于二次再结晶,而大的变形α-晶粒与λ-晶粒不利于二次再结晶。最后针对低温加热渗氮型高磁感取向硅钢推荐了能最优化磁性能的三段式常化工艺及其参数。而如何在保证获得同等织构组分与抑制剂含量的基础上进一步简化工艺以及常化工艺在薄板坯连铸连轧和薄带连铸生产取向硅钢中的合理应用将是未来常化发展的重点方向。

Goss取向铁素体钢中形变孪晶的产生行为研究

采用电子背散射衍射(EBSD)技术,研究了Goss取向铁素体钢在不同冷轧压下率(10%~34%)下形变孪晶的演变行为。结果显示,在冷轧压下率为10%的样品中观察到了形变孪晶,孪生面为{112},孪生方向为〈111〉,孪晶晶界为Σ3晶界(〈111〉60°),形变孪晶在变形初始阶段的取向为{114}〈221〉。随着冷轧压下率从10%增大至17%,Goss晶粒逐渐向{221}〈114〉取向转变,形变孪晶逐渐向{001}〈110〉取向转变。当冷轧压下率从17%继续增大至34%时,形变孪晶的取向保持{001}〈110〉,孪晶与基体逐渐偏离理论取向差关系,即孪晶界取向差角逐渐偏离60°。

不同厚度低温渗氮型取向硅钢初次再结晶组织、织构差异分析

以0.27 mm、0.23 mm和0.20 mm三种厚度且磁性能都较好的取向硅钢样品为研究对象,通过EBSD技术对其对应的初次再结晶晶粒尺寸及织构进行研究,从而探索不同板厚度对应的最佳初次再结晶组织和织构是否存在异同。结果表明:三种厚度对应的最佳一次再结晶晶粒平均尺寸均在20~22μm范围内,沿板厚侧面的平均晶粒尺寸基本接近,约为21.4μm;0.27 mm的中心层区域的平均晶粒尺寸比表层更大,而随厚度继续减小,表层和中心层平均晶粒尺寸逐渐接近。随板厚度的减小,初次再结晶织构增强,主要织构{114}〈481〉、{111}〈112〉以及{100}〈021〉织构均在一定程度上增强,其中{114}〈481〉织构的强度又显著高于其他织构;{114}〈481〉组分面积百分比增加,Goss以及{210}〈001〉组分减少。在这三种厚度样品中,表层区域的Goss、{210}〈001〉和{114}〈481〉组分比例都高于中心层,{100}〈021〉以及黄铜组分比例都低于中心层。随着厚度的减薄,表层和中心层区域的{114}〈481〉、{111}〈112〉织构以及中心层区域的{100}〈021〉织构都明显增强。

高牌号无取向硅钢生产流程中织构控制研究现状

在节能减排的背景之下,水电、风电和核电等清洁能源行业得到了快速发展。高牌号无取向硅钢是上述发电机组应用最普遍的铁芯材料。因此,开发低铁损和高磁感的高牌号无取向硅钢是清洁能源产业高质量发展的前提条件。织构是影响高牌号无取向硅钢磁感和铁损的主要因素之一,受到生产工艺的影响。然而,高牌号无取向硅钢工艺流程长,影响织构控制的工艺因素众多。为了满足高牌号无取向硅钢在低铁损时实现高磁感,在产品加工时应尽量避免对磁性能不利的{111}织构的形成,促进对其有利的{100}和{110}织构形成。本文首先介绍了高牌号无取向硅钢的工艺流程,对比了国内外钢铁企业产品的磁性能(P_(15/50)和B_(50))。其次,阐述了高牌号无取向硅钢在炼钢、热轧、常化、冷轧和成品退火过程中促进有利织构形成的影响因素。最后,归纳出能促进高牌号无取向硅钢有利织构形成的生产工艺,并对织构控制的发展方向提出了建议。

退火方式对0.30%Si无取向硅钢磁导率影响规律研究

研究了罩式退火、连续退火以及不同的退火方式组合对0.30%Si无取向硅钢磁导率的影响。结果表明:较高罩式退火温度(≥680℃)能获得较高的磁导率μ1.0(≥5800 Gs/Oe),与连续退火(≥790℃带钢温度)组合,能够获得较低铁损和较高的磁导率;第一次连退温度越低,成品的各项磁性能指标提升幅度越高,在第二次连退830℃条件下,成品的磁感基本稳定;第二次低温连退下磁导率提升不明显,770℃以上磁导率提高幅度较大。综合来看,采用罩式680℃+连退830℃工艺组合方式,以及成品+连退770℃工艺组合方式成品的磁性能较优。