In order to overcome the embrittlement of metastable titanium alloys caused by the precipitation ofωiso phase during aging,regulation of isothermalωprecipitation was investigated in Ti−15Mo alloy.The results show th...In order to overcome the embrittlement of metastable titanium alloys caused by the precipitation ofωiso phase during aging,regulation of isothermalωprecipitation was investigated in Ti−15Mo alloy.The results show that the sample is brittle when direct aging(A)is applied at 350℃for 1 h after solution treatment(ST).If pre-deformation(D)is performed on the ST sample to induce{332}twins and secondaryα″phase,subsequent aging at 350℃(STDA350)improves the strength to 931 MPa with a good ductility of about 20%maintained.However,when aging is performed at 400℃or 450℃(STDA400/450),the strength can be further improved,but the ductility is dramatically reduced.Atomic-scale characterizations show that the partial collapse ofωphase in the STDA350 sample effectively eliminates aging-induced embrittlement,but complete collapse leads to poor ductility in the STDA400/450 sample.展开更多
Austenitic stainless steel(ASS)is a common material used in high-pressure hydrogen systems.Prolonged exposure to high-pressure hydrogen can cause hydrogen embrittlement(HE),raising significant safety concerns.Selectiv...Austenitic stainless steel(ASS)is a common material used in high-pressure hydrogen systems.Prolonged exposure to high-pressure hydrogen can cause hydrogen embrittlement(HE),raising significant safety concerns.Selective Laser Melting(SLM),known for its high precision,is a promising additive manufacturing technology that has been widely adopted across various industries.Studies have reported that under certain SLM manufacturing conditions and process parameters,the HE resistance of SLM ASS is significantly better than that of conventionally manufactured(CM)ASS,showing great potential for application in high-pressure hydrogen systems.Thus,studying the HE of SLM ASS is crucial for further improving the safety of high-pressure hydrogen systems.This paper provides an overview of the SLM process,reviews the mechanisms of HE and their synergistic effects,and analyzes the HE characteristics of SLM ASS.Additionally,it examines the influence of unique microstructures and SLM process variables on HE of SLM ASS and offers recommendations for future research to enhance the safety of high-pressure hydrogen systems.展开更多
The low-temperature embrittlement limits the service temperature of ferritic and duplex stainless steels.The effects of alloying elements added to Fe-Cr binary system on the low-temperature embrittlement have been rev...The low-temperature embrittlement limits the service temperature of ferritic and duplex stainless steels.The effects of alloying elements added to Fe-Cr binary system on the low-temperature embrittlement have been reviewed critically.Prior literature on the underlying phase transformation,i.e.,phase separation(PS)and changes of mechanical properties,is surveyed.The available literature indicates that the rate of PS is accelerated by Ni or Co in Fe-Cr binary system.The increased kinetics of PS also lead to an enhanced hardening rate during aging for Ni and Co alloyed Fe-Cr alloys.In low Cr(<17 wt.%)ferritic alloys,the additions of Al or Co can reduce embrittlement because these elements contribute to lowering the driving force for PS.The influence of other alloying elements such as Mo,Cu,Mn,Nb,and Ti is inconclusive but also discussed here.Thermodynamic and kinetic calculations were performed to evaluate current CALPHAD databases and to further investigate the thermodynamic and kinetic reasons for the effect of the additional alloying elements added to Fe-Cr alloy on PS.Some indications were provided for improving physically-based predictions of low-temperature embrittlement as well as opportunities to mitigate the phenomenon by alloying.展开更多
Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in 2 GPa-grade press-hardened steel(PHS)has posed a great risk to its lightweighting application in automotive crash-resistant components.While conventional slow strain rate tensile tests sho...Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in 2 GPa-grade press-hardened steel(PHS)has posed a great risk to its lightweighting application in automotive crash-resistant components.While conventional slow strain rate tensile tests show that the precharged hydrogen concentration of 3.5 wppm induces a severe loss in strength and ductility,the high strain rate tests conducted at 1–103 s−1 that simulate the crash condition demonstrate no loss in strength and a minimal loss in ductility.Such strain rate dependency cannot be exclusively explained via hydrogen diffusion and redistribution to susceptible prior austenite grain boundaries,as the tensile testing of precharged samples with jumping strain rates offers a sufficient redistribution period at slow-strain-rate loading,but does not necessarily lead to a high level of HE afterwards.Detailed fractography analysis acknowledges that hydrogen-induced microcracks nucleated within early deformation stages are directly responsible for the high HE susceptibility of all test conditions.A phase-field simulation comprising 2 GPa-grade PHS's microstructure features and the hydrogen diffusion under tested loading conditions is applied.The calculation reveals that the hydrogen redistribution behavior is spatially confined to the crack tip areas but to a much greater extent.It thus facilitates continuous crack growth following the main crack with minimal plastic deformation and avoids branching to form secondary cracks.The combined experiments and modeling highlight the vital role of microcracks in the HE performance of 2 GPa-grade PHS,upon which the safety factor of HE in high-strength martensitic steels shall be established.展开更多
Direct evidence of hydrogen-assisted crack nucleation and propagation associated with the δ phase in the selective laser melted GH4169 superalloy was obtained.The analysis of hydrogen trapping sites using thermal des...Direct evidence of hydrogen-assisted crack nucleation and propagation associated with the δ phase in the selective laser melted GH4169 superalloy was obtained.The analysis of hydrogen trapping sites using thermal desorption spectroscopy revealed that the δ phase exhibits strong hydrogen capture capability,with a hydrogen desorption activation energy of 35.45±2.51 kJ/mol.In addition,spatially resolved hydrogen mapping conducted by scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy and hydrogen microprint technique provided further evidence for the δ phase as a deep hydrogen trapping site.The atomic-scale characterization sufficiently reveals the deformation mechanism of the δ phase induced by dislocation accumulation.Hydrogen-promoted dislocation slip localization facilitates the formation of microvoid defects in the δ phase,which is the main reason for the δ phase fracture,and induces intergranular and transgranular cracks.展开更多
Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)remains a critical challenge for high-strength steels.This study comparatively investigates the HE behavior and hydrogen diffusion characteristics of a vanadium-micro-alloyed 42CrNiMoV steel ...Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)remains a critical challenge for high-strength steels.This study comparatively investigates the HE behavior and hydrogen diffusion characteristics of a vanadium-micro-alloyed 42CrNiMoV steel against conventional 40CrNiMo steel through slow strain rate testing(SSRT),hydrogen thermal desorption,and hydrogen permeation measurements.The 42CrNiMoV steel demonstrated better mechanical properties and improved HE resistance under SSRT with both hydrogen pre-charged and in situ charging conditions.Microstructural analysis revealed that vanadium micro-alloying leads to grain refinement and reduces hydrogen diffusivity through vanadium carbides.Fractographic investigations revealed the environment-dependent fracture mechanisms,transitioning from ductile-to brittle-dominated failure modes under different hydrogen-charging conditions.These findings validate that vanadium micro-alloying represents a promising,cost-effective strategy for developing hydrogen-resistant high-strength steels,while emphasizing the crucial need for rigorous hydrogen ingress control in practical applications.展开更多
Hydrogen dissolved from the moisture or the wire filler is formed on the surface of welded joint due to the driving of high-energy heat source.The diffused hydrogen in the welded joint could cause hydrogen embrittleme...Hydrogen dissolved from the moisture or the wire filler is formed on the surface of welded joint due to the driving of high-energy heat source.The diffused hydrogen in the welded joint could cause hydrogen embrittlement(HE).The important factors determining the HE resistance of welded joints are microstructure style,dislocation distribution,grains characteristics,precipitate particle,and residual stress.Different welding technologies show various heat sources and heat cycles,which result in different characteristics of fusion zone and heat-affected zone.Thus,the HE fracture behavior of welded joint produced by different welded technologies differs greatly.The current stage of HE behavior of welded joint was reviewed to provide fundamental reference for the scientists and engineers engaging in welding.The appearance of hydrogen atoms in the surface or interior of welded joint could weaken the bonding strength and change the fracture mode from ductile to sudden brittle fracture.Generally,the controlling of filler wire and heat input is a practical route to obtain the excellent welded joint with high HE resistance.The inhibition of hydrogen diffusion via the formation of fine coating and the aggregation of hydrogen atoms via the control of microstructure and precipitates are the effective routes to improve HE resistance.展开更多
Correction to:J.Iron Steel Res.Int.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42243-025-01460-1 The publication of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.The revised and accepted dates were not correct.The corrected dates are gi...Correction to:J.Iron Steel Res.Int.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42243-025-01460-1 The publication of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.The revised and accepted dates were not correct.The corrected dates are given below.展开更多
Powder bed fusion-laser beam with metals(PBF-LB/M)can be used to manufacture intricate NiTi com-ponents.However,the ductility of NiTi alloys fabricated by PBF-LB/M is generally∼20%less than those made via conventiona...Powder bed fusion-laser beam with metals(PBF-LB/M)can be used to manufacture intricate NiTi com-ponents.However,the ductility of NiTi alloys fabricated by PBF-LB/M is generally∼20%less than those made via conventional processes.Although many heat treatment methods have been proposed,solving this issue has been proven difficult.An intractable problem is the brittleness of PBF-LB/M-fabricated NiTi after solid-solution treatment at 1000℃.By investigating the microstructural and fractography change after heat treatment in the range of 100-1000℃,this study found that this ductile-to-brittle transition stems from abnormal oxygen-containing Ti-rich precipitates being generated in the PBF-LB/M fabricated Ni-rich NiTi.We identified laser processing-induced local oxygen segregation and tiny TiO2(B)particles at the fusion and grain boundaries.During the heat treatment at temperatures above 700℃,these ox-ides decompose due to their low thermal stability.After this decomposition,most oxygen diffuses into the matrix,with titanium remaining in local regions.This process enriches titanium in the interfaces,forming a brittle oxygen-rich Ti_(2)Ni network that is known to hinder the recrystallization process in heat treatment.Furthermore,when subjected to external loading,these precipitates can induce high misfit levels and local distortion,resulting in brittle fractures along the interfaces.Based on these results,we also propose approaches to avoid high-temperature-induced embrittlement in Ni-rich NiTi.展开更多
In this study,we investigated the correlation between the pre-strain and hydrogen embrittlement(HE)mechanisms in medium-Mn steel.Intercritically annealed Fe-7Mn-0.2C-3Al(wt.%)steel,which showed a two-phase microstruct...In this study,we investigated the correlation between the pre-strain and hydrogen embrittlement(HE)mechanisms in medium-Mn steel.Intercritically annealed Fe-7Mn-0.2C-3Al(wt.%)steel,which showed a two-phase microstructure comprising α ferrite and γR retained austenite,was used as a model alloy.As the pre-strain level increased from 0%to 45%,the volume fraction of γR gradually decreased owing to the strain-inducedα′martensite transformation accompanied by an increase in dislocation density.The HE resistance decreased with increasing the pre-strain level because the sample with a higher pre-strain level revealed a higher amount of dissolved hydrogen,combined with a more extensive brittle fracture region owing to the enhanced diffusion and permeation of hydrogen from the reduced γR fraction.Ad-ditionally,the H-assisted crack in the sample without pre-strain was initiated and propagated from the γR grains when the strain-induced α′phase was formed,because most of the dissolved hydrogen was concentrated in the γR grains,and these grains were predominantly deformed compared to the other phases.However,the pre-strained sample showed more pronounced multiple H-assisted cracking at the constituent phases,such as α and α′,because it exhibited relatively well-dispersed hydrogen atoms and reduced microstrain localization at the γR grains,due to the reduced γR fraction.展开更多
The effect of rare-earth cerium on impurity P-induced embrittlement for an advanced SA508Gr.4N reactor pressure vessels steel is investigated by virtue of microstructural characterization,Auger electron spectroscopy(A...The effect of rare-earth cerium on impurity P-induced embrittlement for an advanced SA508Gr.4N reactor pressure vessels steel is investigated by virtue of microstructural characterization,Auger electron spectroscopy(AES),and spin-polarized density functional theory(DFT)calculations.The ductile-to-brittle transition temperatures(DBTTs)are evaluated by Charpy impact testing,and grain boundary segregation(GBS)of P is quantified by AES.Trace addition of Ce can effectively reduce GBS level of P,thereby substantially decreasing the embrittlement induced by P.A linear correlation between DBTT(℃)and GBS level of P(Cp,at.%)is observed for both undoped and Ce-doped samples,being expressed as DBTT=13.13C_(p)-335.70(undoped)and DBTT=12.67C_(p)-350.78(Ce-doped).In the absence of GBS of P,the incorporation of Ce appears to play a pivotal role in augmenting the intrinsic toughness.These results imply that the impact of Ce on impurity P-induced embrittlement may be attributed to a combination of increasing the intrinsic toughness and lowering GBS of P.DFT calculations indicate that there is a negligible interaction between Ce and P in the ternary alloy,and thus GBS of P and Ce is mainly site-competitive.展开更多
In the sentence beginning'and more irreversible hydrogentrapping sites….'in this article,the value'0.38×1025 cm-3'should have read'0.68×1020 cm-3'.These corrections do not alter the ...In the sentence beginning'and more irreversible hydrogentrapping sites….'in this article,the value'0.38×1025 cm-3'should have read'0.68×1020 cm-3'.These corrections do not alter the primary conclusion that the irreversible hydrogen trap density in 42CrNiMoV steel is nearly twice that of 40CrNiMo steel.展开更多
The liquid metal embrittlement(LME)of advanced high-strength steels caused by zinc(Zn)has become a critical issue hindering their widespread application in the automotive industry.In this study,atomic-scale simulation...The liquid metal embrittlement(LME)of advanced high-strength steels caused by zinc(Zn)has become a critical issue hindering their widespread application in the automotive industry.In this study,atomic-scale simulations are carried out to elucidate the underlying cause of this phenomenon,namely grain boundary embrittlement due to Zn segregation at iron(Fe)grain boundaries.A machine learning moment tensor interatomic potential for the Fe-Zn binary system is developed,based on which the thermodynamics of grain boundary segregation is evaluated.The yielded segregation energy spectrum of Zn in BCC Fe reveals the quantitative relationship between the average segregation concentration of Zn at Fe grain boundaries and the macroscopic Zn content,temperature,and fraction of grain boundary atoms.It suggests a strong thermodynamic driving force for Zn segregation at the Fe grain boundaries,which correlates directly with the grain boundary energy:high-energy grain boundaries can accommodate a large amount of Zn atoms,while low-energy grain boundaries exhibit a certain degree of repulsion to Zn.Kinetically,Zn enters the grain boundaries more easily through diffusion than by penetration.Nonetheless,the grain boundary embrittlement caused by Zn penetration is more severe than that by Zn diffusion.The embrittlement effect generally increases linearly with the increase in Zn concentration at the grain boundary.Altogether,it suggests that the LME in steels induced by grain boundary segregation of Zn emerges as a combined consequence of Zn melt penetration and solid-state diffusion of Zn atoms.展开更多
Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable ...Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable cryogenic strength.Nonetheless,studies on hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in BCC-TRIP MEAs have not been conducted,although the TRIP effect and consequent BCC martensite usually deteriorate HE susceptibility.In these alloys,initial as-quenched martensite alters hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior,and deformation-induced martensitic transformation(DIMT)provides preferred crack propagation sites,which critically affects HE susceptibility.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the HE behav-ior of BCC-TRIP MEAs by designing four V10 Cr_(10)Co_(30)Fe_(50-x)Ni_(x)(x=0,1,2,and 3 at%)MEAs,adjusting both the initial phase constituent and phase metastability.A decreased Ni content leads to a reduced fraction and mechanical stability of FCC,which in turn increases HE susceptibility,as determined through electro-chemical hydrogen pre-charging and slow-strain rate tests The permeation test and thermal desorption analysis reveal that the hydrogen diffusivity and content are affected by initial BCC fraction,interconnectivity of BCC,and refined FCC.As these initial phase constituents differ between the alloys with FCC-and BCC-dominant initial phase,microstructural factors affecting HE are unveiled discretely among these alloy groups by correlation of hydrogen-induced crack behavior with hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior.In alloys with an FCC-dominant initial phase,the initial BCC fraction and DIMT initiation rate emerge as critical factors,rather than the extent of DIMT.For BCC-dominant alloys,the primary contributor is an increase in the initial BCC fraction,rather than the extent or rate of DIMT.The unraveled roles of microstructural factors provide insights into designing HE-resistant BCC-TRIP MEAs.展开更多
To simultaneously enhance the strength−plasticity synergy and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement(HE),the post-annealing treatment was conducted in a laser powder-bed fusion Ti−6Al−4V alloy to introduce reversible tr...To simultaneously enhance the strength−plasticity synergy and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement(HE),the post-annealing treatment was conducted in a laser powder-bed fusion Ti−6Al−4V alloy to introduce reversible transformation.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and HE behavior of the alloy were analyzed by electron back-scattered diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,slow-strain-rate tensile test,hydrogen permeation and thermal desorption spectroscopy.The as-printed sample exhibited high strength but limited elongation and high HE sensitivity.When annealed at 550℃,the elongation was improved but the hydrogen diffusion rate also increased,thus promoting the formation of brittle hydride.When annealed at 750℃,the reversible transformationα'→β→α'occurred and anα'/β/α'sandwich structure formed,thereby enhancing HE resistance(reducing the total elongation loss to 12%)while maintaining high strength(~1116 MPa).The introduction of nanoscaleβ-phase and soft-orientedα'grain significantly inhibited hydride formation and hydrogen-induced crack propagation.展开更多
Hydrogen dissolved in metals as a result of internal and external hydrogen can affect the mechanical properties of the metals, principally through the interactions between hydrogen and material defects. Multiple pheno...Hydrogen dissolved in metals as a result of internal and external hydrogen can affect the mechanical properties of the metals, principally through the interactions between hydrogen and material defects. Multiple phenomena such as hydrogen dissolution, hydrogen diffusion, hydrogen redistribution and hydrogen interactions with vacancies, dislocations, grain boundaries and other phase interfaces are involved in this process. Consequently, several hydrogen embrittlement(HE) mechanisms have been successively proposed to explain the HE phenomena, with the hydrogen-enhanced decohesion mechanism, hydrogenenhanced localized plasticity mechanism and hydrogen-enhanced strain-induced vacancies being some of the most important. Additionally, to reduce the risk of HE for engineering structural materials in service, surface treatments and microstructural optimization of the alloys have been suggested. In this review, we report on the progress of the studies on HE in metals, with a particular focus on steels. It focuses on four aspects:(1) hydrogen diffusion behavior;(2) hydrogen characterization methods;(3) HE mechanisms;and(4) the prevention of HE. The strengths and weaknesses of the current HE mechanisms and HE prevention methods are discussed, and specific research directions for further investigation of fundamental HE mechanisms and methods for preventing HE failure are identified.展开更多
The constant embrittlement curve for constant segregation concentration on grain boundary of impurity element P and relationship between equilibrium grain boundary segregation concentration and operation time for 2.25...The constant embrittlement curve for constant segregation concentration on grain boundary of impurity element P and relationship between equilibrium grain boundary segregation concentration and operation time for 2.25Cr-1Mo steel were derived based on the theory of equilibrium grain boundary segregation.The mechanism of step-cooling test and mechanism of de-embrittlement for 2.25Cr-1Mo steel were explained.The segregation rate will increase but equilibrium grain boundary segregation concentration of impurity element P will decrease as temperature increases in the range of temper embrittlement temperature.There is one critical temperature of embrittlement corresponding to each embrittlement degree.When the further heat treating temperature is higher than critical temperature,the heat treating will become a de-embrittlement process;otherwise,it will be an embrittlement process.The critical temperature of embrittlement will shift to the direction of low temperature as further embrittlement.As a result,some stages of step-cooling test would change into a de-embrittlement process.The grain boundary desegregation function of impurity element P was deduced based on the theory of element diffusion,and the theoretical calculation and experimental results show that the further embrittlement or de-embrittlement mechanism can be interpreted qualitatively and quantitatively by combining the theory of equilibrium grain boundary segregation with constant embrittlement curve.展开更多
The environmental embrittlement of intermetallics Co3Ti, Ni3Al, Fe3Al and TiAl has been investigated by measuring the tensile properties in oxygen and hydrogen at 2×l0-4/s strain rate. The results show that the ...The environmental embrittlement of intermetallics Co3Ti, Ni3Al, Fe3Al and TiAl has been investigated by measuring the tensile properties in oxygen and hydrogen at 2×l0-4/s strain rate. The results show that the hydrogen embrittlement factor in gaseous hydrogen (IH2 ) defined as[(δO2 -δH2 ) / δH2, ] ×l00% of above mentioned four intermetallics is decreased in the sequence of Co3Ti> Ni3Al> Fe3Al> TiAl. This phenomena can be explained by the different catalytic reaction on the surface of matrix metals (such as Ni, Co, Fe, Ti) with decomposition of H2 into atommic hydrogen, leading to hydrogen embrittlement.展开更多
Predicting the transition-temperature shift(TTS)induced by neutron irradiation in reactor pressure-vessel(RPV)steels is important for the evaluation and extension of nuclear power-plant lifetimes.Current prediction mo...Predicting the transition-temperature shift(TTS)induced by neutron irradiation in reactor pressure-vessel(RPV)steels is important for the evaluation and extension of nuclear power-plant lifetimes.Current prediction models may fail to properly describe the embrittlement trend curves of Chinese domestic RPV steels with relatively low Cu content.Based on the screened surveillance data of Chinese domestic and similar international RPV steels,we have developed a new fluencedependent model for predicting the irradiation-embrittlement trend.The fast neutron fluence(E>1 MeV)exhibited the highest correlation coefficient with the measured TTS data;thus,it is a crucial parameter in the prediction model.The chemical composition has little relevance to the TTS residual calculated by the fluence-dependent model.The results show that the newly developed model with a simple power-law functional form of the neutron fluence is suitable for predicting the irradiation-embrittlement trend of Chinese domestic RPVs,regardless of the effect of the chemical composition.展开更多
2.25Cr–1Mo–0.25V base metal(BM)and welded metal(WM)with different temper embrittlement states were obtained by isothermal temper embrittlement test.The ductile–brittle transition temperature and the carbide size of...2.25Cr–1Mo–0.25V base metal(BM)and welded metal(WM)with different temper embrittlement states were obtained by isothermal temper embrittlement test.The ductile–brittle transition temperature and the carbide size of temper embrittled 2.25Cr–1Mo–0.25V BM and WM increased with the isothermal tempering time.The increase in temper embrittlement time leads to a decrease in yield strength(YS)and ultimate tensile strength(UTS).Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)can decrease the ductility and increase YS and UTS of the material.The hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity and microstructure analysis both show a combined effect of HE and temper embrittlement.The deeper the temper embrittlement,the more sensitive the material to HE.When the hydrogen content in the material is low,the WM is less susceptible to HE due to its welding defects.展开更多
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52374380)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Nos. 2023M730234, 2024T171126)。
文摘In order to overcome the embrittlement of metastable titanium alloys caused by the precipitation ofωiso phase during aging,regulation of isothermalωprecipitation was investigated in Ti−15Mo alloy.The results show that the sample is brittle when direct aging(A)is applied at 350℃for 1 h after solution treatment(ST).If pre-deformation(D)is performed on the ST sample to induce{332}twins and secondaryα″phase,subsequent aging at 350℃(STDA350)improves the strength to 931 MPa with a good ductility of about 20%maintained.However,when aging is performed at 400℃or 450℃(STDA400/450),the strength can be further improved,but the ductility is dramatically reduced.Atomic-scale characterizations show that the partial collapse ofωphase in the STDA350 sample effectively eliminates aging-induced embrittlement,but complete collapse leads to poor ductility in the STDA400/450 sample.
基金finncially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075183)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Research Fundamental(No.2023A1515010692)the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province(Nos.2024B1111080002 and 2020B0404020004).
文摘Austenitic stainless steel(ASS)is a common material used in high-pressure hydrogen systems.Prolonged exposure to high-pressure hydrogen can cause hydrogen embrittlement(HE),raising significant safety concerns.Selective Laser Melting(SLM),known for its high precision,is a promising additive manufacturing technology that has been widely adopted across various industries.Studies have reported that under certain SLM manufacturing conditions and process parameters,the HE resistance of SLM ASS is significantly better than that of conventionally manufactured(CM)ASS,showing great potential for application in high-pressure hydrogen systems.Thus,studying the HE of SLM ASS is crucial for further improving the safety of high-pressure hydrogen systems.This paper provides an overview of the SLM process,reviews the mechanisms of HE and their synergistic effects,and analyzes the HE characteristics of SLM ASS.Additionally,it examines the influence of unique microstructures and SLM process variables on HE of SLM ASS and offers recommendations for future research to enhance the safety of high-pressure hydrogen systems.
基金support from the China Scholarship Council(CSC No.201700260207)Swedish Iron and Steel Research Office(Jernkontoret)The EIT RawMaterials Upscaling project EndureIT(No.18317)is acknowledged by PH and WM for financial support.
文摘The low-temperature embrittlement limits the service temperature of ferritic and duplex stainless steels.The effects of alloying elements added to Fe-Cr binary system on the low-temperature embrittlement have been reviewed critically.Prior literature on the underlying phase transformation,i.e.,phase separation(PS)and changes of mechanical properties,is surveyed.The available literature indicates that the rate of PS is accelerated by Ni or Co in Fe-Cr binary system.The increased kinetics of PS also lead to an enhanced hardening rate during aging for Ni and Co alloyed Fe-Cr alloys.In low Cr(<17 wt.%)ferritic alloys,the additions of Al or Co can reduce embrittlement because these elements contribute to lowering the driving force for PS.The influence of other alloying elements such as Mo,Cu,Mn,Nb,and Ti is inconclusive but also discussed here.Thermodynamic and kinetic calculations were performed to evaluate current CALPHAD databases and to further investigate the thermodynamic and kinetic reasons for the effect of the additional alloying elements added to Fe-Cr alloy on PS.Some indications were provided for improving physically-based predictions of low-temperature embrittlement as well as opportunities to mitigate the phenomenon by alloying.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130102)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0209900)+5 种基金the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong(No.R7066–18)the Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Project(No.202007020007)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of China(No.2020B1515130007)Lunhua He and Mingxin Huang acknowledge the support from the International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.113111KYSB20190029)the key program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)China Spallation Neutron Source(CSNS)is acknowledged for supporting neutron diffraction experiments using the General Purpose Powder Diffractometer(GPPD).
文摘Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in 2 GPa-grade press-hardened steel(PHS)has posed a great risk to its lightweighting application in automotive crash-resistant components.While conventional slow strain rate tensile tests show that the precharged hydrogen concentration of 3.5 wppm induces a severe loss in strength and ductility,the high strain rate tests conducted at 1–103 s−1 that simulate the crash condition demonstrate no loss in strength and a minimal loss in ductility.Such strain rate dependency cannot be exclusively explained via hydrogen diffusion and redistribution to susceptible prior austenite grain boundaries,as the tensile testing of precharged samples with jumping strain rates offers a sufficient redistribution period at slow-strain-rate loading,but does not necessarily lead to a high level of HE afterwards.Detailed fractography analysis acknowledges that hydrogen-induced microcracks nucleated within early deformation stages are directly responsible for the high HE susceptibility of all test conditions.A phase-field simulation comprising 2 GPa-grade PHS's microstructure features and the hydrogen diffusion under tested loading conditions is applied.The calculation reveals that the hydrogen redistribution behavior is spatially confined to the crack tip areas but to a much greater extent.It thus facilitates continuous crack growth following the main crack with minimal plastic deformation and avoids branching to form secondary cracks.The combined experiments and modeling highlight the vital role of microcracks in the HE performance of 2 GPa-grade PHS,upon which the safety factor of HE in high-strength martensitic steels shall be established.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A2044 and 52201060)Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(No.P2022-B-Ⅳ-008-001)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.BX20220035 and 2022M710347).
文摘Direct evidence of hydrogen-assisted crack nucleation and propagation associated with the δ phase in the selective laser melted GH4169 superalloy was obtained.The analysis of hydrogen trapping sites using thermal desorption spectroscopy revealed that the δ phase exhibits strong hydrogen capture capability,with a hydrogen desorption activation energy of 35.45±2.51 kJ/mol.In addition,spatially resolved hydrogen mapping conducted by scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy and hydrogen microprint technique provided further evidence for the δ phase as a deep hydrogen trapping site.The atomic-scale characterization sufficiently reveals the deformation mechanism of the δ phase induced by dislocation accumulation.Hydrogen-promoted dislocation slip localization facilitates the formation of microvoid defects in the δ phase,which is the main reason for the δ phase fracture,and induces intergranular and transgranular cracks.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.23ZR1421700).
文摘Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)remains a critical challenge for high-strength steels.This study comparatively investigates the HE behavior and hydrogen diffusion characteristics of a vanadium-micro-alloyed 42CrNiMoV steel against conventional 40CrNiMo steel through slow strain rate testing(SSRT),hydrogen thermal desorption,and hydrogen permeation measurements.The 42CrNiMoV steel demonstrated better mechanical properties and improved HE resistance under SSRT with both hydrogen pre-charged and in situ charging conditions.Microstructural analysis revealed that vanadium micro-alloying leads to grain refinement and reduces hydrogen diffusivity through vanadium carbides.Fractographic investigations revealed the environment-dependent fracture mechanisms,transitioning from ductile-to brittle-dominated failure modes under different hydrogen-charging conditions.These findings validate that vanadium micro-alloying represents a promising,cost-effective strategy for developing hydrogen-resistant high-strength steels,while emphasizing the crucial need for rigorous hydrogen ingress control in practical applications.
基金supported by Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.SJCX24_2524)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52005228).
文摘Hydrogen dissolved from the moisture or the wire filler is formed on the surface of welded joint due to the driving of high-energy heat source.The diffused hydrogen in the welded joint could cause hydrogen embrittlement(HE).The important factors determining the HE resistance of welded joints are microstructure style,dislocation distribution,grains characteristics,precipitate particle,and residual stress.Different welding technologies show various heat sources and heat cycles,which result in different characteristics of fusion zone and heat-affected zone.Thus,the HE fracture behavior of welded joint produced by different welded technologies differs greatly.The current stage of HE behavior of welded joint was reviewed to provide fundamental reference for the scientists and engineers engaging in welding.The appearance of hydrogen atoms in the surface or interior of welded joint could weaken the bonding strength and change the fracture mode from ductile to sudden brittle fracture.Generally,the controlling of filler wire and heat input is a practical route to obtain the excellent welded joint with high HE resistance.The inhibition of hydrogen diffusion via the formation of fine coating and the aggregation of hydrogen atoms via the control of microstructure and precipitates are the effective routes to improve HE resistance.
文摘Correction to:J.Iron Steel Res.Int.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42243-025-01460-1 The publication of this article unfortunately contained mistakes.The revised and accepted dates were not correct.The corrected dates are given below.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB4600700)The authors gratefully acknowledge the support from the Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission through awards(Nos.JCYJ20210324104414040,20220530114400001,and 20220815150609002)+2 种基金Shuai Wang acknowledges support from the Key-Area Research Project of the Guangdong Province Department of Education(No.2022ZDZX3021)the High Level of Special Funds(Nos.G03034K001 and G03034K003)Jiang Yi acknowledges the support from the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation through awards(No.2024A1515010358).
文摘Powder bed fusion-laser beam with metals(PBF-LB/M)can be used to manufacture intricate NiTi com-ponents.However,the ductility of NiTi alloys fabricated by PBF-LB/M is generally∼20%less than those made via conventional processes.Although many heat treatment methods have been proposed,solving this issue has been proven difficult.An intractable problem is the brittleness of PBF-LB/M-fabricated NiTi after solid-solution treatment at 1000℃.By investigating the microstructural and fractography change after heat treatment in the range of 100-1000℃,this study found that this ductile-to-brittle transition stems from abnormal oxygen-containing Ti-rich precipitates being generated in the PBF-LB/M fabricated Ni-rich NiTi.We identified laser processing-induced local oxygen segregation and tiny TiO2(B)particles at the fusion and grain boundaries.During the heat treatment at temperatures above 700℃,these ox-ides decompose due to their low thermal stability.After this decomposition,most oxygen diffuses into the matrix,with titanium remaining in local regions.This process enriches titanium in the interfaces,forming a brittle oxygen-rich Ti_(2)Ni network that is known to hinder the recrystallization process in heat treatment.Furthermore,when subjected to external loading,these precipitates can induce high misfit levels and local distortion,resulting in brittle fractures along the interfaces.Based on these results,we also propose approaches to avoid high-temperature-induced embrittlement in Ni-rich NiTi.
基金supported by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korean Government(MOTIE)(P0023676,HRD Program for Industrial Innovation)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)(No.2021R1A6A3A13045008).
文摘In this study,we investigated the correlation between the pre-strain and hydrogen embrittlement(HE)mechanisms in medium-Mn steel.Intercritically annealed Fe-7Mn-0.2C-3Al(wt.%)steel,which showed a two-phase microstructure comprising α ferrite and γR retained austenite,was used as a model alloy.As the pre-strain level increased from 0%to 45%,the volume fraction of γR gradually decreased owing to the strain-inducedα′martensite transformation accompanied by an increase in dislocation density.The HE resistance decreased with increasing the pre-strain level because the sample with a higher pre-strain level revealed a higher amount of dissolved hydrogen,combined with a more extensive brittle fracture region owing to the enhanced diffusion and permeation of hydrogen from the reduced γR fraction.Ad-ditionally,the H-assisted crack in the sample without pre-strain was initiated and propagated from the γR grains when the strain-induced α′phase was formed,because most of the dissolved hydrogen was concentrated in the γR grains,and these grains were predominantly deformed compared to the other phases.However,the pre-strained sample showed more pronounced multiple H-assisted cracking at the constituent phases,such as α and α′,because it exhibited relatively well-dispersed hydrogen atoms and reduced microstrain localization at the γR grains,due to the reduced γR fraction.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M740973)the Shenzhen Polytechnic University Research Fund,China(No.6023310017K)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071088 and 51871064).
文摘The effect of rare-earth cerium on impurity P-induced embrittlement for an advanced SA508Gr.4N reactor pressure vessels steel is investigated by virtue of microstructural characterization,Auger electron spectroscopy(AES),and spin-polarized density functional theory(DFT)calculations.The ductile-to-brittle transition temperatures(DBTTs)are evaluated by Charpy impact testing,and grain boundary segregation(GBS)of P is quantified by AES.Trace addition of Ce can effectively reduce GBS level of P,thereby substantially decreasing the embrittlement induced by P.A linear correlation between DBTT(℃)and GBS level of P(Cp,at.%)is observed for both undoped and Ce-doped samples,being expressed as DBTT=13.13C_(p)-335.70(undoped)and DBTT=12.67C_(p)-350.78(Ce-doped).In the absence of GBS of P,the incorporation of Ce appears to play a pivotal role in augmenting the intrinsic toughness.These results imply that the impact of Ce on impurity P-induced embrittlement may be attributed to a combination of increasing the intrinsic toughness and lowering GBS of P.DFT calculations indicate that there is a negligible interaction between Ce and P in the ternary alloy,and thus GBS of P and Ce is mainly site-competitive.
文摘In the sentence beginning'and more irreversible hydrogentrapping sites….'in this article,the value'0.38×1025 cm-3'should have read'0.68×1020 cm-3'.These corrections do not alter the primary conclusion that the irreversible hydrogen trap density in 42CrNiMoV steel is nearly twice that of 40CrNiMo steel.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52071204)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipal(No.22ZR1428700)SJTU Kunpeng&Ascend Center of Excellence,and MaGIC of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
文摘The liquid metal embrittlement(LME)of advanced high-strength steels caused by zinc(Zn)has become a critical issue hindering their widespread application in the automotive industry.In this study,atomic-scale simulations are carried out to elucidate the underlying cause of this phenomenon,namely grain boundary embrittlement due to Zn segregation at iron(Fe)grain boundaries.A machine learning moment tensor interatomic potential for the Fe-Zn binary system is developed,based on which the thermodynamics of grain boundary segregation is evaluated.The yielded segregation energy spectrum of Zn in BCC Fe reveals the quantitative relationship between the average segregation concentration of Zn at Fe grain boundaries and the macroscopic Zn content,temperature,and fraction of grain boundary atoms.It suggests a strong thermodynamic driving force for Zn segregation at the Fe grain boundaries,which correlates directly with the grain boundary energy:high-energy grain boundaries can accommodate a large amount of Zn atoms,while low-energy grain boundaries exhibit a certain degree of repulsion to Zn.Kinetically,Zn enters the grain boundaries more easily through diffusion than by penetration.Nonetheless,the grain boundary embrittlement caused by Zn penetration is more severe than that by Zn diffusion.The embrittlement effect generally increases linearly with the increase in Zn concentration at the grain boundary.Altogether,it suggests that the LME in steels induced by grain boundary segregation of Zn emerges as a combined consequence of Zn melt penetration and solid-state diffusion of Zn atoms.
基金supported by the Korea Institute for Advance-ment of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(HRD Program for Industrial Innovation)(No.P0023676)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.NRF-2022R1A5A1030054 and RS-2023-00281508).
文摘Medium-entropy alloys(MEAs)that exhibit transformation-induced plasticity(TRIP)from face-centered cubic(FCC)to body-centered cubic(BCC)are considered promising for liquid hydrogen environments due to their remarkable cryogenic strength.Nonetheless,studies on hydrogen embrittlement(HE)in BCC-TRIP MEAs have not been conducted,although the TRIP effect and consequent BCC martensite usually deteriorate HE susceptibility.In these alloys,initial as-quenched martensite alters hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior,and deformation-induced martensitic transformation(DIMT)provides preferred crack propagation sites,which critically affects HE susceptibility.Therefore,this study aims to investigate the HE behav-ior of BCC-TRIP MEAs by designing four V10 Cr_(10)Co_(30)Fe_(50-x)Ni_(x)(x=0,1,2,and 3 at%)MEAs,adjusting both the initial phase constituent and phase metastability.A decreased Ni content leads to a reduced fraction and mechanical stability of FCC,which in turn increases HE susceptibility,as determined through electro-chemical hydrogen pre-charging and slow-strain rate tests The permeation test and thermal desorption analysis reveal that the hydrogen diffusivity and content are affected by initial BCC fraction,interconnectivity of BCC,and refined FCC.As these initial phase constituents differ between the alloys with FCC-and BCC-dominant initial phase,microstructural factors affecting HE are unveiled discretely among these alloy groups by correlation of hydrogen-induced crack behavior with hydrogen diffusion and trap behavior.In alloys with an FCC-dominant initial phase,the initial BCC fraction and DIMT initiation rate emerge as critical factors,rather than the extent of DIMT.For BCC-dominant alloys,the primary contributor is an increase in the initial BCC fraction,rather than the extent or rate of DIMT.The unraveled roles of microstructural factors provide insights into designing HE-resistant BCC-TRIP MEAs.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001213)the“Chen Guang”Project(No.20CG65)supported by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission,China.
文摘To simultaneously enhance the strength−plasticity synergy and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement(HE),the post-annealing treatment was conducted in a laser powder-bed fusion Ti−6Al−4V alloy to introduce reversible transformation.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and HE behavior of the alloy were analyzed by electron back-scattered diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,slow-strain-rate tensile test,hydrogen permeation and thermal desorption spectroscopy.The as-printed sample exhibited high strength but limited elongation and high HE sensitivity.When annealed at 550℃,the elongation was improved but the hydrogen diffusion rate also increased,thus promoting the formation of brittle hydride.When annealed at 750℃,the reversible transformationα'→β→α'occurred and anα'/β/α'sandwich structure formed,thereby enhancing HE resistance(reducing the total elongation loss to 12%)while maintaining high strength(~1116 MPa).The introduction of nanoscaleβ-phase and soft-orientedα'grain significantly inhibited hydride formation and hydrogen-induced crack propagation.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51505477)the Guangdong Provincial Key S&T Special Project(Nos.2017B020235001 and 20198010943001)+1 种基金the Guangdong Education Department Fund(No.2016KQNCX005)basic start-up fund of Sun-Yat Sen University(45000-18841218)。
文摘Hydrogen dissolved in metals as a result of internal and external hydrogen can affect the mechanical properties of the metals, principally through the interactions between hydrogen and material defects. Multiple phenomena such as hydrogen dissolution, hydrogen diffusion, hydrogen redistribution and hydrogen interactions with vacancies, dislocations, grain boundaries and other phase interfaces are involved in this process. Consequently, several hydrogen embrittlement(HE) mechanisms have been successively proposed to explain the HE phenomena, with the hydrogen-enhanced decohesion mechanism, hydrogenenhanced localized plasticity mechanism and hydrogen-enhanced strain-induced vacancies being some of the most important. Additionally, to reduce the risk of HE for engineering structural materials in service, surface treatments and microstructural optimization of the alloys have been suggested. In this review, we report on the progress of the studies on HE in metals, with a particular focus on steels. It focuses on four aspects:(1) hydrogen diffusion behavior;(2) hydrogen characterization methods;(3) HE mechanisms;and(4) the prevention of HE. The strengths and weaknesses of the current HE mechanisms and HE prevention methods are discussed, and specific research directions for further investigation of fundamental HE mechanisms and methods for preventing HE failure are identified.
基金Item Sponsored by Graduate Student Scientific Innovation Project of Jiangsu Province of China(CX09B_131Z)
文摘The constant embrittlement curve for constant segregation concentration on grain boundary of impurity element P and relationship between equilibrium grain boundary segregation concentration and operation time for 2.25Cr-1Mo steel were derived based on the theory of equilibrium grain boundary segregation.The mechanism of step-cooling test and mechanism of de-embrittlement for 2.25Cr-1Mo steel were explained.The segregation rate will increase but equilibrium grain boundary segregation concentration of impurity element P will decrease as temperature increases in the range of temper embrittlement temperature.There is one critical temperature of embrittlement corresponding to each embrittlement degree.When the further heat treating temperature is higher than critical temperature,the heat treating will become a de-embrittlement process;otherwise,it will be an embrittlement process.The critical temperature of embrittlement will shift to the direction of low temperature as further embrittlement.As a result,some stages of step-cooling test would change into a de-embrittlement process.The grain boundary desegregation function of impurity element P was deduced based on the theory of element diffusion,and the theoretical calculation and experimental results show that the further embrittlement or de-embrittlement mechanism can be interpreted qualitatively and quantitatively by combining the theory of equilibrium grain boundary segregation with constant embrittlement curve.
文摘The environmental embrittlement of intermetallics Co3Ti, Ni3Al, Fe3Al and TiAl has been investigated by measuring the tensile properties in oxygen and hydrogen at 2×l0-4/s strain rate. The results show that the hydrogen embrittlement factor in gaseous hydrogen (IH2 ) defined as[(δO2 -δH2 ) / δH2, ] ×l00% of above mentioned four intermetallics is decreased in the sequence of Co3Ti> Ni3Al> Fe3Al> TiAl. This phenomena can be explained by the different catalytic reaction on the surface of matrix metals (such as Ni, Co, Fe, Ti) with decomposition of H2 into atommic hydrogen, leading to hydrogen embrittlement.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2019YFB1900901)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 2021MS032)
文摘Predicting the transition-temperature shift(TTS)induced by neutron irradiation in reactor pressure-vessel(RPV)steels is important for the evaluation and extension of nuclear power-plant lifetimes.Current prediction models may fail to properly describe the embrittlement trend curves of Chinese domestic RPV steels with relatively low Cu content.Based on the screened surveillance data of Chinese domestic and similar international RPV steels,we have developed a new fluencedependent model for predicting the irradiation-embrittlement trend.The fast neutron fluence(E>1 MeV)exhibited the highest correlation coefficient with the measured TTS data;thus,it is a crucial parameter in the prediction model.The chemical composition has little relevance to the TTS residual calculated by the fluence-dependent model.The results show that the newly developed model with a simple power-law functional form of the neutron fluence is suitable for predicting the irradiation-embrittlement trend of Chinese domestic RPVs,regardless of the effect of the chemical composition.
基金the financial supports of National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC0808800).
文摘2.25Cr–1Mo–0.25V base metal(BM)and welded metal(WM)with different temper embrittlement states were obtained by isothermal temper embrittlement test.The ductile–brittle transition temperature and the carbide size of temper embrittled 2.25Cr–1Mo–0.25V BM and WM increased with the isothermal tempering time.The increase in temper embrittlement time leads to a decrease in yield strength(YS)and ultimate tensile strength(UTS).Hydrogen embrittlement(HE)can decrease the ductility and increase YS and UTS of the material.The hydrogen embrittlement sensitivity and microstructure analysis both show a combined effect of HE and temper embrittlement.The deeper the temper embrittlement,the more sensitive the material to HE.When the hydrogen content in the material is low,the WM is less susceptible to HE due to its welding defects.
