The effect of rolling schedules on the ridging resistance of ultra-thin ferritic stainless steel(FSS)430 foil was evaluated by studying the microstructure and texture.The results show that specimens processed with thr...The effect of rolling schedules on the ridging resistance of ultra-thin ferritic stainless steel(FSS)430 foil was evaluated by studying the microstructure and texture.The results show that specimens processed with three-pass cold rolling under the reductions of 40%,40%and 31%,respectively,exhibit improved ridging resistance owing to the microstructural refinement and the texture structure optimization.A nearly 40%reduction of ridging height can be achieved using the proposed rolling schedule compared to the other two rolling schedules.In addition,the effect of annealing temperature after cold rolling on the ridging resistance of FSS 430 foil is also found to be crucial,and an optimal annealing temperature of 900℃ is obtained for FSS 430 foil with high ridging resistance.Overall,the improvement in the ridging resistance of FSS 430 foil can be attributed to the reduction in the fraction of{001}<110>and{114}<110>components by optimization of the rolling and annealing processes.展开更多
The present work investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties in a novel medium-Si 12%Cr reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel cladding tube(Fe-11.8Cr-0.2C-1.4W-0.17Ta-0.2V-0.55Si-0.5Mn...The present work investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties in a novel medium-Si 12%Cr reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel cladding tube(Fe-11.8Cr-0.2C-1.4W-0.17Ta-0.2V-0.55Si-0.5Mn,wt%)during multipass cold rolling and annealing.The initial hot-extruded tube exhibited a full martensitic matrix with the prior austenite grain size of~32μm.After annealing,Cr_(23)C_(6) and TaC particles were precipitated,which are basically unchanged(152-183 nm and 84-113 nm,respectively)during the manufacturing process.Meanwhile,with the cold-rolling strain(ε)increasing and subsequent annealing,the martensitic lath gradually diminishes,and the recrystallization volume fraction(f_(r))is increased.Based on the static recrystallization kinetics model,a clear relationship between f_(r) andεis established,in which the newly proposed kinetic equation demonstrates a strong correlation with the experimental results.Furthermore,the yield strength(σ_(YS)=362 MPa)of the final annealed state was much lower than that(σ_(YS)=482 MPa)of the initial annealed state,which can be attributed to the recrystallization from the martensitic matrix to ferritic matrix.Various strengthening mechanisms are further discussed,and the calculated strengths are in good agreement with the experimental results.This work provides a guidance for the optimization of cold-rolling and annealing treatments in the manufacture of cladding tube.展开更多
In order to simultaneously improve the oxidation resistance and the electrical conductivity of solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)interconnectors,a composite coating of Co–W/NiO was fabricated on ferritic stainless steel by ...In order to simultaneously improve the oxidation resistance and the electrical conductivity of solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)interconnectors,a composite coating of Co–W/NiO was fabricated on ferritic stainless steel by composite deposition and pre-oxidation.Based on phase identification and microstructural analysis,the novel coating was confirmed to effectively suppress Cr diffusion to form a compact Cr-rich layer.Thus,the oxidation rate has been reduced to 9.46×10−15 g^(2)cm^(−4)s^(−1),which showed a imporvement of 56.4%in oxidation resistance.The area specific resistance value of Co–W/NiO coated steel was evaluated as 27.6 mΩcm^(2),much lower than that of Co–W coating as 53.38 mΩcm^(2),which is adequate for SOFC application.Furthermore,the mechanism of the improvement has been investigated that the addition of NiO led to the formation of Ni–Co spinels and Ni–W composites,which affected the surface microstructure of the coating.Thus,the composite Co–W/NiO coated ferritic stainless steel exhibited the optimal combination for oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity.展开更多
The effect of hot band annealing processes—batch annealing and continuous annealing—on the texture evolution and ridging performance of ferritic stainless steel was investigated.The surface and central layers of the...The effect of hot band annealing processes—batch annealing and continuous annealing—on the texture evolution and ridging performance of ferritic stainless steel was investigated.The surface and central layers of the hot band exhibited strong shear and plane deformation textures,respectively.After batch annealing,the texture intensity of the hot-rolled sheet texture significantly decreased,and a weak recrystallization texture appeared,while fully recrystallized grains occurred after continuous annealing.A complete recrystallized{111}texture was obtained after recrystallization annealing.The sheet subjected to continuous annealing exhibited the highest intensity of{111}texture,which was accompanied by a dispersed grain orientation distribution,resulting in the lowest ridging height.展开更多
The high melting point element W and the rare earth element Ce were added to 18Cr-Mo(444-type)ferritic stainless steel to improve its high-temperature oxidation resistance in exhaust gas.A simulated exhaust gas was fi...The high melting point element W and the rare earth element Ce were added to 18Cr-Mo(444-type)ferritic stainless steel to improve its high-temperature oxidation resistance in exhaust gas.A simulated exhaust gas was filled in the simultaneous thermal analyzer to simulate the service environment,and the oxidation behavior in high-temperature exhaust gas environment of 444-type ferritic stainless steel alloyed with W and Ce was investigated.The oxide structure and composition formed in this process were analyzed and characterized by scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectroscopy and electron probe analysis,and the mechanism of W and Ce in the oxidation process was revealed.The results show that 18Cr-Mo ferritic stainless steel containing W and Ce has better oxidation resistance in high-temperature exhaust gas.The element W can promote the precipitation of Laves phase at the matrix/interface,inhibit the interface diffusion of oxidizing elements and prevent the inward growth of the oxide film.The element Ce can suppress the volume of SiO_(2)at the oxide film/interface,reducing the breakaway oxidation caused by cracking of the oxide film.The CeO_(2)provides nucleation sites for oxide particles,promoting the healing of cracks and voids within the oxide film.展开更多
An innovative method of hot compression bonding is proposed in this work for the joining of 9Cr oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloy and 9Cr reduced-activation ferritic/martensitic(RAFM)alloy.The microstructural ev...An innovative method of hot compression bonding is proposed in this work for the joining of 9Cr oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloy and 9Cr reduced-activation ferritic/martensitic(RAFM)alloy.The microstructural evolution of the bonding interface was investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD),and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The results verify that the pinning effect of nano-oxides particles(NPs)in 9Cr ODS alloy significantly enhances its dynamic recrystallization(DRX)temperature and deformation resistance.Continuous DRX(CDRX)first occurred on the 9Cr RAFM alloy side,and the areas near the bonding interface were composed of recrystallized grains.With increasing strain,CDRX also showed up on the 9Cr ODS alloy side.Inevitable slight oxidation occurred at the bonding interface during the hot compression bonding(HCB)process,and the interfacial oxides transformed from initial coarse CrO to TiO and finally to Y-Ti-O nanoparticles with sizes comparable to pre-existing NPs dispersed in the 9Cr ODS alloy matrix.It is believed that interfacial oxide transformation and grain structure consistency contributed to the excellent interface healing of the two dissimilar alloy pieces.The effectiveness of the bonding was tested by tensile tests and fractography analysis,revealing that ideal metallurgical bonding could be achieved under a controlled strain level of 10%at 800℃ followed by soaking at 1000℃ for 4 h.展开更多
Interfacial evolution and bonding mechanism of reduced activation ferritic/martensitic(RAFM)steel were systematically investigated through a series of hot compression tests conducted at various strains(0.15-0.8),strai...Interfacial evolution and bonding mechanism of reduced activation ferritic/martensitic(RAFM)steel were systematically investigated through a series of hot compression tests conducted at various strains(0.15-0.8),strain rates(0.001-1 s^(-1)),and temperatures(950-1050℃).Interfacial microstructural analysis revealed that plastic deformation of surface asperities effectively removes interfacial voids,and the evolution of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)aids in achieving a joint characterized by homogeneously refined microstructure and adequate interfacial grain boundary(IGB)migration.Electron backscattered diffraction analysis demonstrated that the continuous dynamic recrystallization,characterized by progressive subgrain rotation,is the prevailing DRX nucleation mechanism in RAFM steel during hot compression bonding.During DRX evolution,emerging DRX grains in the interfacial region expand into adjacent areas,transforming T-type triple junction grain boundaries into equal form,and resulting in a serrated and intricate interface.Elevated temperatures and strains,coupled with reduced strain rates,augment DRX grain nucleation and IGB migration,thus enhancing RAFM joint quality with regard to the interface bonding ratio and the interface migration ratio.展开更多
The tensile properties and deformation mechanisms of the reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel—China low activation martensitic(CLAM)steel are determined from tests carried out over a wider range of strain ra...The tensile properties and deformation mechanisms of the reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel—China low activation martensitic(CLAM)steel are determined from tests carried out over a wider range of strain rate and temperature.During high-temperature deformation,the plastic deformation modes involve dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and dynamic recovery(DRV)processes,which govern the mechanical behaviors of CLAM steel under different loading conditions.This work systematically explored the effects of increasing strain rates and temperatures,finding that the microstructure evolution process is facilitated by nano-sized M_(23)C_(6)precipitates and the grain boundaries of the initial microstructure.Under quasi-static loading conditions,DRX grains preferentially nucleate around M_(23)C_(6) precipitates,and the dominant deformation mechanism is DRX.However,under dynamic loading conditions,the number of DRX grains decreases significantly,and the dominant deformation mechanism converts to DRV.It was concluded that the coupling effects of strain rates and temperatures strongly influence DRX and DRV processes,which ultimately determine the mechanical properties and microstructure evolution.Moreover,dynamic deformation at elevated temperatures achieves much finer grain sizes,offering a novel method for grain refinement through dynamic straining processes.展开更多
Y-Zr-O nano-oxide dispersion-strengthened(ODS)ferritic alloys have attracted increasing research eforts in recent years,for the enhanced nucleation and refnement of nano-oxides.Here,we report a frst-principles explora...Y-Zr-O nano-oxide dispersion-strengthened(ODS)ferritic alloys have attracted increasing research eforts in recent years,for the enhanced nucleation and refnement of nano-oxides.Here,we report a frst-principles exploration on the possible roles of Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) in helium management in Y+Zr and Y+Ti+Zr co-alloyed ODS ferritic alloys.Bulk phase calculations suggested that similarly as Y_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7),Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) has a comparably strong capability for trapping helium at its interstitial sites.The equilibrium Fe/Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) interface structure was further predicted as the top-coordinated O-rich at the temperature range of interest.Vacancy and helium both segregate to the Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) interface,in preference to the Y_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7) interface,the bulk interior of Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) and the grain boundaries.In this regard,Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) can be more efective than Y_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7) in preventing vacancies and helium from reaching GBs.Based on these results,the profound implications for the helium tolerance of Zralloyed ODS ferritic alloys were discussed.展开更多
For dissimilar metal welds(DMWs)involving nickel-based weld metal(WM)and ferritic heat resistant steel base metal(BM)in power plants,there must be an interface between WM and BM,and this interface suffers mechanical a...For dissimilar metal welds(DMWs)involving nickel-based weld metal(WM)and ferritic heat resistant steel base metal(BM)in power plants,there must be an interface between WM and BM,and this interface suffers mechanical and microstructure mismatches and is often the rupture location of premature failure.In this study,a new form of WM/BM interface form,namely double Y-type interface was designed for the DMWs.Creep behaviors and life of DMWs containing double Y-type interface and conventional I-type interface were compared by finite element analysis and creep tests,and creep failure mechanisms were investigated by stress-strain analysis and microstructure characterization.By applying double Y-type interface instead of conventional I-type interface,failure location of DMW could be shifted from the WM/ferritic heat-affected zone(HAZ)interface into the ferritic HAZ or even the ferritic BM,and the failure mode change improved the creep life of DMW.The interface premature failure of I-type interface DMW was related to the coupling effect of microstructure degradation,stress and strain concentrations,and oxide notch on the WM/HAZ interface.The creep failure of double Y-type interface DMW was the result of Type IV fracture due to the creep voids and micro-cracks on fine-grain boundaries in HAZ,which was a result of the matrix softening of HAZ and lack of precipitate pinning at fine-grain boundaries.The double Y-type interface form separated the stress and strain concentrations in DMW from the WM/HAZ interface,preventing the trigger effect of oxide notch on interface failure and inhibiting the interfacial microstructure cracking.It is a novel scheme to prolong creep life and enhance reliability of DMW,by means of optimizing the interface form,decoupling the damage factors from WM/HAZ interface,and then changing the failure mechanism and shifting the failure location.展开更多
The components of proton exchange membrane water electrolysers frequently experience corrosion issues, especially at high anodic polarization, that restrict the use of more affordable alternatives to titanium. Here, w...The components of proton exchange membrane water electrolysers frequently experience corrosion issues, especially at high anodic polarization, that restrict the use of more affordable alternatives to titanium. Here, we investigate localized corrosion processes of bare and Ti-coated AISI 446 ferritic stainless steel under anodic polarization by scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) in sodium sulphate and potassium chloride solutions. SECM approach curves and area scans measured at open-circuit potential (OCP) of the samples in the feedback mode using a redox mediator evidence a negative feedback effect caused by the surface passive film. For the anodic polarization of the sample, the substrate generation-tip collection mode enables to observe local generation of iron (II) ions, as well as formation of molecular oxygen. For the uncoated AISI 446 sample, localized corrosion is detected in sodium sulphate solution simultaneously with oxygen formation at anodic potentials of 1.0 V vs. Ag/AgCl, whereas significant pitting corrosion is observed even at 0.2 V vs. Ag/AgCl in potassium chloride solution. The Ti-coated AISI 446 sample reveals enhanced corrosion resistance in both test solutions, without any evidence of iron (II) ions generation at anodic potentials of 1.2 V vs. Ag/AgCl, where only oxygen formation is observed.展开更多
Ferritic/martensitic(F/M)steel is widely used as a structural material in thermal and nuclear power plants.However,it is susceptible to intergranular damage,which is a critical issue,under service conditions.In this s...Ferritic/martensitic(F/M)steel is widely used as a structural material in thermal and nuclear power plants.However,it is susceptible to intergranular damage,which is a critical issue,under service conditions.In this study,to improve the resistance to intergranular damage of F/M steel,a thermomechanical process(TMP)was employed to achieve a grain boundary engineering(GBE)microstructure in F/M steel P92.The TMP,including cold-rolling thickness reduction of 6%,9%,and 12%,followed by austenitization at 1323 K for 40 min and tempering at 1053 K for 45 min,was applied to the as-received(AR)P92 steel.The prior austenite grain(PAG)size,prior austenite grain boundary character distribution(GBCD),and connectivity of prior austenite grain boundaries(PAGBs)were investigated.Compared to the AR specimen,the PAG size did not change significantly.The fraction of coincident site lattice boundaries(CSLBs,3≤Σ≤29)and Σ3^(n) boundaries along PAGBs decreased with increasing reduction ratio because the recrystallization fraction increased with increasing reduction ratio.The PAGB connectivity of the 6%deformed specimen slightly deteriorated compared with that of the AR specimen.Moreover,potentiodynamic polarization studies revealed that the intergranular damage resistance of the studied steel could be improved by increasing the fraction of CSLBs along the PAGBs,indicating that the TMP,which involves low deformation,could enhance the intergranular damage resistance.展开更多
Excellent weldability substantially contributes to the intrinsic quality of steels,while appropriate chemical composition plays a primary role in the essential weldability of steels.The poor weldability of ferritic st...Excellent weldability substantially contributes to the intrinsic quality of steels,while appropriate chemical composition plays a primary role in the essential weldability of steels.The poor weldability of ferritic stainless steels could be improved through modification with minor alloy elements while minimally increasing the cost.Therefore,studying the effect of minor alloy elements on the weldability of steels is of considerable importance.In this study,several steels of middle-chromium hyperpure ferritic stainless 00Cr21Ti with different Ni content(0.3%,0.5%,0.8%,and 1.0%)were developed,and their weldabilities of butt joint samples welded using the metal inert gas welding process,including the influence of welded joints on the microstructure,tensile performance,corrosion resistance,and fatigue property,were investigated.Results show that the steels with w(Ni)≥0.8%exhibit excellent mechanical properties compared with those with low-Ni content steels,further,their impact toughness at normal atmospheric temperature meets the industrial application standard and the fatigue property is similar to that of 304 austenitic stainless steel.Moreover,results show that the corrosion resistance of all the samples is almost at the same level.The results acquired in this study are supposed to be useful for the optimization of the chemical composition of stainless steels aiming to improve weldability.展开更多
Consistent mechanical and machining properties are essential in many applications where ductile irons offer the most cost-effective way to produce structural parts.In the production of hydraulic rotators,dimensional t...Consistent mechanical and machining properties are essential in many applications where ductile irons offer the most cost-effective way to produce structural parts.In the production of hydraulic rotators,dimensional tolerances are typically 20μm to obtain designated performance.For castings where intermediate strength and ductility is required,it is common knowledge that conventional ferritic-pearlitic ductile irons such as ISO 1083/500-7 show large hardness variations.These are mainly caused by the notoriously varying pearlite content,both at different locations within a part and between parts in the same or different batches.Cooling rate variations due to different wall thickness and position in the molding box,as well as varying amounts of pearlite-stabilizing elements,all contribute to detrimental hardness variations.The obvious remedy is to avoid pearlite formation,and instead obtain the necessary mechanical properties by solution strengthening of the ferritic matrix by increasing silicon content to 3.7wt%-3.8wt%.The Swedish development in this field 1998 resulted in a national standardization as SS 140725,followed in 2004 by ISO 1083/ JS/500-10.Indexator AB decided 2005 to specify JS/500-10 for all new ductile iron parts and to convert all existing parts.Improvements include reduction by 75%in hardness variations and increase by 30%in cutting tool life,combined with consistently better mechanical properties.展开更多
Ferritic steel with a nominal composition of Fe-14Cr-3W-0.42Ti-0.32Y was prepared by mixing gas-atomized prealloyed powder and mechanically alloyed powder. The microstructure is much different fxom other ferritic stee...Ferritic steel with a nominal composition of Fe-14Cr-3W-0.42Ti-0.32Y was prepared by mixing gas-atomized prealloyed powder and mechanically alloyed powder. The microstructure is much different fxom other ferritic steels with the same composition and prepared via only mechanically alloyed powder. A bi-modal structure, which consists of pure ferritic grains and martensitic grains, was obtained after hot forging and air cooling. A phase transformation of αbcc→γfcc→α＇bcc was also discovered in microstructural observation. The bi-modal microstructure shows a good combination of high strength and high ductility.展开更多
The grades of ultra-pure ferritic stainless steels, especially the grades used in automobile exhaust system, were reviewed. The dependence of properties on alloying elements, the refining facilities, and the mechanism...The grades of ultra-pure ferritic stainless steels, especially the grades used in automobile exhaust system, were reviewed. The dependence of properties on alloying elements, the refining facilities, and the mechanism of the reactions in steel melts were described in detail. Vacuum, strong stirring, and powder injection proved to be effective technologies in the melting of ultra-pure ferritic stainless steels. The application of the ferritic grades was also briefly introduced.展开更多
The microstructures and properties of hot-rolled low-carbon ferritic steel have been investigated by optical microscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and tensile tests...The microstructures and properties of hot-rolled low-carbon ferritic steel have been investigated by optical microscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and tensile tests after isothermal transformation from 600°C to 700°C for 60 min. It is found that the strength of the steel decreases with the increment of isothermal temperature, whereas the hole expansion ratio and the fraction of high-angle grain boundaries increase. A large amount of nanometer-sized carbides were homogeneously distributed throughout the material, and fine（Ti, Mo）C precipitates have a significant precipitation strengthening effect on the ferrite phase because of their high density. The nanometer-sized carbides have a lattice parameter of 0.411-0.431 nm. After isothermal transformation at 650°C for 60 min, the ferrite phase can be strengthened above 300 MPa by precipitation strengthening according to the Ashby-Orowan mechanism.展开更多
Intergranular corrosion(IGC) behavior of the stabilized ultra-pure 430 LX ferritic stainless steel(FSS) was investigated by using double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation(DL-EPR) and oxalic acid etch t...Intergranular corrosion(IGC) behavior of the stabilized ultra-pure 430 LX ferritic stainless steel(FSS) was investigated by using double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation(DL-EPR) and oxalic acid etch tests to measure the susceptibility of specimens given a two-step heat treatment. The results reveal that IGC occurs in the specimens aged at the temperature range of 600–750℃ for a short time. The aging time that is required to cause IGC decreases with the increase of aging temperature. A longer aging treatment can reduce the susceptibility to IGC. The microstructural observation shows that M(23)C6 precipitates form along the grain boundaries, leading to the formation of Cr-depleted zones. The presence of Cr-depleted zones results in the susceptibility to IGC. However, the atoms of stabilizing elements replace chromium atoms to form MC precipitates after long-time aging treatment, resulting in the chromium replenishment of Cr-depleted zones and the reduction of the susceptibility to IGC.展开更多
There is currently a gap in our understanding of mechanisms that contribute to high strength and high plasticity in high strength UFG ferritic steel with nano-size Fe3 C carbides in situations that involve combination...There is currently a gap in our understanding of mechanisms that contribute to high strength and high plasticity in high strength UFG ferritic steel with nano-size Fe3 C carbides in situations that involve combination of various strain rates and high temperature.In this regard,we describe the mechanistic basis of obtaining high strength-high plasticity combination in an ultrafine-grained(UFG)(~500±30 nm)ferritic steel with nano-size carbides,which sustained large plastic deformation,exceeding 100%elongation at a temperature significantly below 0.5 of the absolute melting point(Tm).To address the missing gap in our knowledge,we conducted a series of experiments involving combination of strain rate and temperature effects in conjunction with electron microscopy and atom probe tomography(APT).Strain rate studies were carried out at strain rates in the range of 0.0017-0.17 s^(-1)and at different temperatures from 25℃to 600℃.Dynamic recrystallization occurred at 600℃,resulting in a significant decrease in yield and tensile strength.Nevertheless,the UFG ferritic steels had an advantage in tensile strength(UTS)and elongation-to-failure(εf)at 600℃,especially at strain rate of 0.0017 s^(-1),with high UTSof 510 MPa and excellent low temperature(<0.42 Tm)superplasticity(εf=110%).These mechanical properties are significantly superior compared to similar type of steels at identical temperature.A mechanistic understanding of mechanical behavior of UFG ferritic steels is presented by combining the effect of strain rate,temperature,and nano-size carbides.展开更多
In order to understand the effect of Mo element on the high-temperature fatigue behavior of 15CrNbTi ferritic stainless steel, the stress-controlled fatigue tests have been performed for both 15CrNbTi and 15Cr0.5MoNbT...In order to understand the effect of Mo element on the high-temperature fatigue behavior of 15CrNbTi ferritic stainless steel, the stress-controlled fatigue tests have been performed for both 15CrNbTi and 15Cr0.5MoNbTi ferritic stainless steels at 800 ℃ in laboratory air. The fatigue test results indicate that the fatigue resistance of 15Cr0.5MoNbTi steel is manifestly higher than that of 15CrNbTi steel at the maximum stress below 57 MPa; the 15Cr0.5MoNbTi steel possesses a fatigue limit of 35 MPa, which is higher than that of 15CrNbTi steel. The TEM observations reveal that the Mo element can suppress the formation of coarsened Fe3Nb3C precipitates and result in the fatigue resistance enhancement. The dislocation networks formed during the cyclic load favor to improve the fatigue resistance of 15Cr0.5MoNbTi steel at 800 ℃.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52105392 and 52275359)the Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Fund Project(Grant No.YDZJSX2021A006)+1 种基金the Natural Foundation of Shanxi Province(Grant No.20210302123166)the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province(Grant No.20210035).
文摘The effect of rolling schedules on the ridging resistance of ultra-thin ferritic stainless steel(FSS)430 foil was evaluated by studying the microstructure and texture.The results show that specimens processed with three-pass cold rolling under the reductions of 40%,40%and 31%,respectively,exhibit improved ridging resistance owing to the microstructural refinement and the texture structure optimization.A nearly 40%reduction of ridging height can be achieved using the proposed rolling schedule compared to the other two rolling schedules.In addition,the effect of annealing temperature after cold rolling on the ridging resistance of FSS 430 foil is also found to be crucial,and an optimal annealing temperature of 900℃ is obtained for FSS 430 foil with high ridging resistance.Overall,the improvement in the ridging resistance of FSS 430 foil can be attributed to the reduction in the fraction of{001}<110>and{114}<110>components by optimization of the rolling and annealing processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52171152).
文摘The present work investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties in a novel medium-Si 12%Cr reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel cladding tube(Fe-11.8Cr-0.2C-1.4W-0.17Ta-0.2V-0.55Si-0.5Mn,wt%)during multipass cold rolling and annealing.The initial hot-extruded tube exhibited a full martensitic matrix with the prior austenite grain size of~32μm.After annealing,Cr_(23)C_(6) and TaC particles were precipitated,which are basically unchanged(152-183 nm and 84-113 nm,respectively)during the manufacturing process.Meanwhile,with the cold-rolling strain(ε)increasing and subsequent annealing,the martensitic lath gradually diminishes,and the recrystallization volume fraction(f_(r))is increased.Based on the static recrystallization kinetics model,a clear relationship between f_(r) andεis established,in which the newly proposed kinetic equation demonstrates a strong correlation with the experimental results.Furthermore,the yield strength(σ_(YS)=362 MPa)of the final annealed state was much lower than that(σ_(YS)=482 MPa)of the initial annealed state,which can be attributed to the recrystallization from the martensitic matrix to ferritic matrix.Various strengthening mechanisms are further discussed,and the calculated strengths are in good agreement with the experimental results.This work provides a guidance for the optimization of cold-rolling and annealing treatments in the manufacture of cladding tube.
基金supported by Hubei Natural Science Foundation of Hubei(2023AFB111).
文摘In order to simultaneously improve the oxidation resistance and the electrical conductivity of solid oxide fuel cell(SOFC)interconnectors,a composite coating of Co–W/NiO was fabricated on ferritic stainless steel by composite deposition and pre-oxidation.Based on phase identification and microstructural analysis,the novel coating was confirmed to effectively suppress Cr diffusion to form a compact Cr-rich layer.Thus,the oxidation rate has been reduced to 9.46×10−15 g^(2)cm^(−4)s^(−1),which showed a imporvement of 56.4%in oxidation resistance.The area specific resistance value of Co–W/NiO coated steel was evaluated as 27.6 mΩcm^(2),much lower than that of Co–W coating as 53.38 mΩcm^(2),which is adequate for SOFC application.Furthermore,the mechanism of the improvement has been investigated that the addition of NiO led to the formation of Ni–Co spinels and Ni–W composites,which affected the surface microstructure of the coating.Thus,the composite Co–W/NiO coated ferritic stainless steel exhibited the optimal combination for oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity.
文摘The effect of hot band annealing processes—batch annealing and continuous annealing—on the texture evolution and ridging performance of ferritic stainless steel was investigated.The surface and central layers of the hot band exhibited strong shear and plane deformation textures,respectively.After batch annealing,the texture intensity of the hot-rolled sheet texture significantly decreased,and a weak recrystallization texture appeared,while fully recrystallized grains occurred after continuous annealing.A complete recrystallized{111}texture was obtained after recrystallization annealing.The sheet subjected to continuous annealing exhibited the highest intensity of{111}texture,which was accompanied by a dispersed grain orientation distribution,resulting in the lowest ridging height.
基金the joint financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Baowu Group Co.,Ltd.(Grant No.U1660205)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.N2007001).
文摘The high melting point element W and the rare earth element Ce were added to 18Cr-Mo(444-type)ferritic stainless steel to improve its high-temperature oxidation resistance in exhaust gas.A simulated exhaust gas was filled in the simultaneous thermal analyzer to simulate the service environment,and the oxidation behavior in high-temperature exhaust gas environment of 444-type ferritic stainless steel alloyed with W and Ce was investigated.The oxide structure and composition formed in this process were analyzed and characterized by scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectroscopy and electron probe analysis,and the mechanism of W and Ce in the oxidation process was revealed.The results show that 18Cr-Mo ferritic stainless steel containing W and Ce has better oxidation resistance in high-temperature exhaust gas.The element W can promote the precipitation of Laves phase at the matrix/interface,inhibit the interface diffusion of oxidizing elements and prevent the inward growth of the oxide film.The element Ce can suppress the volume of SiO_(2)at the oxide film/interface,reducing the breakaway oxidation caused by cracking of the oxide film.The CeO_(2)provides nucleation sites for oxide particles,promoting the healing of cracks and voids within the oxide film.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52233017,51774265,52301032,and 52173305)the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2018YFA0702900)+2 种基金the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant No.2019ZX06004010)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDC04000000)the LingChuang Research Project of China National Nuclear Corporation,CNNC Science Fund for Talented Young Scholars,the Program of CAS Interdisciplinary Innovation Team,and the Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS.
文摘An innovative method of hot compression bonding is proposed in this work for the joining of 9Cr oxide dispersion strengthened(ODS)alloy and 9Cr reduced-activation ferritic/martensitic(RAFM)alloy.The microstructural evolution of the bonding interface was investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron back-scattered diffraction(EBSD),and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The results verify that the pinning effect of nano-oxides particles(NPs)in 9Cr ODS alloy significantly enhances its dynamic recrystallization(DRX)temperature and deformation resistance.Continuous DRX(CDRX)first occurred on the 9Cr RAFM alloy side,and the areas near the bonding interface were composed of recrystallized grains.With increasing strain,CDRX also showed up on the 9Cr ODS alloy side.Inevitable slight oxidation occurred at the bonding interface during the hot compression bonding(HCB)process,and the interfacial oxides transformed from initial coarse CrO to TiO and finally to Y-Ti-O nanoparticles with sizes comparable to pre-existing NPs dispersed in the 9Cr ODS alloy matrix.It is believed that interfacial oxide transformation and grain structure consistency contributed to the excellent interface healing of the two dissimilar alloy pieces.The effectiveness of the bonding was tested by tensile tests and fractography analysis,revealing that ideal metallurgical bonding could be achieved under a controlled strain level of 10%at 800℃ followed by soaking at 1000℃ for 4 h.
基金The authors are grateful to the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52034004 and 52271111)the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3705300)for grant and financial support.
文摘Interfacial evolution and bonding mechanism of reduced activation ferritic/martensitic(RAFM)steel were systematically investigated through a series of hot compression tests conducted at various strains(0.15-0.8),strain rates(0.001-1 s^(-1)),and temperatures(950-1050℃).Interfacial microstructural analysis revealed that plastic deformation of surface asperities effectively removes interfacial voids,and the evolution of dynamic recrystallization(DRX)aids in achieving a joint characterized by homogeneously refined microstructure and adequate interfacial grain boundary(IGB)migration.Electron backscattered diffraction analysis demonstrated that the continuous dynamic recrystallization,characterized by progressive subgrain rotation,is the prevailing DRX nucleation mechanism in RAFM steel during hot compression bonding.During DRX evolution,emerging DRX grains in the interfacial region expand into adjacent areas,transforming T-type triple junction grain boundaries into equal form,and resulting in a serrated and intricate interface.Elevated temperatures and strains,coupled with reduced strain rates,augment DRX grain nucleation and IGB migration,thus enhancing RAFM joint quality with regard to the interface bonding ratio and the interface migration ratio.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12025205 and 12141203)Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Program No.S2023-JC-QN-0614)Fund for Basic Research(No.2021T019)from the Analytical&Testing Center of Northwestern Polytechnical University.
文摘The tensile properties and deformation mechanisms of the reduced activation ferritic/martensitic steel—China low activation martensitic(CLAM)steel are determined from tests carried out over a wider range of strain rate and temperature.During high-temperature deformation,the plastic deformation modes involve dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and dynamic recovery(DRV)processes,which govern the mechanical behaviors of CLAM steel under different loading conditions.This work systematically explored the effects of increasing strain rates and temperatures,finding that the microstructure evolution process is facilitated by nano-sized M_(23)C_(6)precipitates and the grain boundaries of the initial microstructure.Under quasi-static loading conditions,DRX grains preferentially nucleate around M_(23)C_(6) precipitates,and the dominant deformation mechanism is DRX.However,under dynamic loading conditions,the number of DRX grains decreases significantly,and the dominant deformation mechanism converts to DRV.It was concluded that the coupling effects of strain rates and temperatures strongly influence DRX and DRV processes,which ultimately determine the mechanical properties and microstructure evolution.Moreover,dynamic deformation at elevated temperatures achieves much finer grain sizes,offering a novel method for grain refinement through dynamic straining processes.
基金the fnancial support from the National MCF Energy R&D Program of China(No.2018YFE0306101)the Science and Technology Laboratory on Reactor Fuel and Materials of China.
文摘Y-Zr-O nano-oxide dispersion-strengthened(ODS)ferritic alloys have attracted increasing research eforts in recent years,for the enhanced nucleation and refnement of nano-oxides.Here,we report a frst-principles exploration on the possible roles of Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) in helium management in Y+Zr and Y+Ti+Zr co-alloyed ODS ferritic alloys.Bulk phase calculations suggested that similarly as Y_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7),Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) has a comparably strong capability for trapping helium at its interstitial sites.The equilibrium Fe/Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) interface structure was further predicted as the top-coordinated O-rich at the temperature range of interest.Vacancy and helium both segregate to the Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) interface,in preference to the Y_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7) interface,the bulk interior of Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) and the grain boundaries.In this regard,Y_(2)Zr_(2)O_(7) can be more efective than Y_(2)Ti_(2)O_(7) in preventing vacancies and helium from reaching GBs.Based on these results,the profound implications for the helium tolerance of Zralloyed ODS ferritic alloys were discussed.
基金Supported by Youth Elite Project of CNNC and Modular HTGR Super-critical Power Generation Technology Collaborative Project between CNNC and Tsinghua University Project of China(Grant No.ZHJTIZYFGWD20201).
文摘For dissimilar metal welds(DMWs)involving nickel-based weld metal(WM)and ferritic heat resistant steel base metal(BM)in power plants,there must be an interface between WM and BM,and this interface suffers mechanical and microstructure mismatches and is often the rupture location of premature failure.In this study,a new form of WM/BM interface form,namely double Y-type interface was designed for the DMWs.Creep behaviors and life of DMWs containing double Y-type interface and conventional I-type interface were compared by finite element analysis and creep tests,and creep failure mechanisms were investigated by stress-strain analysis and microstructure characterization.By applying double Y-type interface instead of conventional I-type interface,failure location of DMW could be shifted from the WM/ferritic heat-affected zone(HAZ)interface into the ferritic HAZ or even the ferritic BM,and the failure mode change improved the creep life of DMW.The interface premature failure of I-type interface DMW was related to the coupling effect of microstructure degradation,stress and strain concentrations,and oxide notch on the WM/HAZ interface.The creep failure of double Y-type interface DMW was the result of Type IV fracture due to the creep voids and micro-cracks on fine-grain boundaries in HAZ,which was a result of the matrix softening of HAZ and lack of precipitate pinning at fine-grain boundaries.The double Y-type interface form separated the stress and strain concentrations in DMW from the WM/HAZ interface,preventing the trigger effect of oxide notch on interface failure and inhibiting the interfacial microstructure cracking.It is a novel scheme to prolong creep life and enhance reliability of DMW,by means of optimizing the interface form,decoupling the damage factors from WM/HAZ interface,and then changing the failure mechanism and shifting the failure location.
基金funding from the EEA Grants 2014-2021,under Project contract No.2/2019 CoDe-PEM(EEA RO-NO-2018-0502).
文摘The components of proton exchange membrane water electrolysers frequently experience corrosion issues, especially at high anodic polarization, that restrict the use of more affordable alternatives to titanium. Here, we investigate localized corrosion processes of bare and Ti-coated AISI 446 ferritic stainless steel under anodic polarization by scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) in sodium sulphate and potassium chloride solutions. SECM approach curves and area scans measured at open-circuit potential (OCP) of the samples in the feedback mode using a redox mediator evidence a negative feedback effect caused by the surface passive film. For the anodic polarization of the sample, the substrate generation-tip collection mode enables to observe local generation of iron (II) ions, as well as formation of molecular oxygen. For the uncoated AISI 446 sample, localized corrosion is detected in sodium sulphate solution simultaneously with oxygen formation at anodic potentials of 1.0 V vs. Ag/AgCl, whereas significant pitting corrosion is observed even at 0.2 V vs. Ag/AgCl in potassium chloride solution. The Ti-coated AISI 446 sample reveals enhanced corrosion resistance in both test solutions, without any evidence of iron (II) ions generation at anodic potentials of 1.2 V vs. Ag/AgCl, where only oxygen formation is observed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12175231 and 11805131),Anhui Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2108085J05)Projects of International Cooperation and Exchanges NSFC(No.51111140389)the Collaborative Innovation Program of the Hefei Science Center,CAS(Nos.2021HSC-CIP020 and 2022HSCCIP009).
文摘Ferritic/martensitic(F/M)steel is widely used as a structural material in thermal and nuclear power plants.However,it is susceptible to intergranular damage,which is a critical issue,under service conditions.In this study,to improve the resistance to intergranular damage of F/M steel,a thermomechanical process(TMP)was employed to achieve a grain boundary engineering(GBE)microstructure in F/M steel P92.The TMP,including cold-rolling thickness reduction of 6%,9%,and 12%,followed by austenitization at 1323 K for 40 min and tempering at 1053 K for 45 min,was applied to the as-received(AR)P92 steel.The prior austenite grain(PAG)size,prior austenite grain boundary character distribution(GBCD),and connectivity of prior austenite grain boundaries(PAGBs)were investigated.Compared to the AR specimen,the PAG size did not change significantly.The fraction of coincident site lattice boundaries(CSLBs,3≤Σ≤29)and Σ3^(n) boundaries along PAGBs decreased with increasing reduction ratio because the recrystallization fraction increased with increasing reduction ratio.The PAGB connectivity of the 6%deformed specimen slightly deteriorated compared with that of the AR specimen.Moreover,potentiodynamic polarization studies revealed that the intergranular damage resistance of the studied steel could be improved by increasing the fraction of CSLBs along the PAGBs,indicating that the TMP,which involves low deformation,could enhance the intergranular damage resistance.
文摘Excellent weldability substantially contributes to the intrinsic quality of steels,while appropriate chemical composition plays a primary role in the essential weldability of steels.The poor weldability of ferritic stainless steels could be improved through modification with minor alloy elements while minimally increasing the cost.Therefore,studying the effect of minor alloy elements on the weldability of steels is of considerable importance.In this study,several steels of middle-chromium hyperpure ferritic stainless 00Cr21Ti with different Ni content(0.3%,0.5%,0.8%,and 1.0%)were developed,and their weldabilities of butt joint samples welded using the metal inert gas welding process,including the influence of welded joints on the microstructure,tensile performance,corrosion resistance,and fatigue property,were investigated.Results show that the steels with w(Ni)≥0.8%exhibit excellent mechanical properties compared with those with low-Ni content steels,further,their impact toughness at normal atmospheric temperature meets the industrial application standard and the fatigue property is similar to that of 304 austenitic stainless steel.Moreover,results show that the corrosion resistance of all the samples is almost at the same level.The results acquired in this study are supposed to be useful for the optimization of the chemical composition of stainless steels aiming to improve weldability.
文摘Consistent mechanical and machining properties are essential in many applications where ductile irons offer the most cost-effective way to produce structural parts.In the production of hydraulic rotators,dimensional tolerances are typically 20μm to obtain designated performance.For castings where intermediate strength and ductility is required,it is common knowledge that conventional ferritic-pearlitic ductile irons such as ISO 1083/500-7 show large hardness variations.These are mainly caused by the notoriously varying pearlite content,both at different locations within a part and between parts in the same or different batches.Cooling rate variations due to different wall thickness and position in the molding box,as well as varying amounts of pearlite-stabilizing elements,all contribute to detrimental hardness variations.The obvious remedy is to avoid pearlite formation,and instead obtain the necessary mechanical properties by solution strengthening of the ferritic matrix by increasing silicon content to 3.7wt%-3.8wt%.The Swedish development in this field 1998 resulted in a national standardization as SS 140725,followed in 2004 by ISO 1083/ JS/500-10.Indexator AB decided 2005 to specify JS/500-10 for all new ductile iron parts and to convert all existing parts.Improvements include reduction by 75%in hardness variations and increase by 30%in cutting tool life,combined with consistently better mechanical properties.
基金Projects (50634060,50721003) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (2009AA03Z526) supported by the High-tech Research and Development Program of ChinaProject supported by the Open-End Fund for Valuable and Precision Instruments of Central South University
文摘Ferritic steel with a nominal composition of Fe-14Cr-3W-0.42Ti-0.32Y was prepared by mixing gas-atomized prealloyed powder and mechanically alloyed powder. The microstructure is much different fxom other ferritic steels with the same composition and prepared via only mechanically alloyed powder. A bi-modal structure, which consists of pure ferritic grains and martensitic grains, was obtained after hot forging and air cooling. A phase transformation of αbcc→γfcc→α＇bcc was also discovered in microstructural observation. The bi-modal microstructure shows a good combination of high strength and high ductility.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China Baoshan Iron and Steel Co Ltd(50534010)
文摘The grades of ultra-pure ferritic stainless steels, especially the grades used in automobile exhaust system, were reviewed. The dependence of properties on alloying elements, the refining facilities, and the mechanism of the reactions in steel melts were described in detail. Vacuum, strong stirring, and powder injection proved to be effective technologies in the melting of ultra-pure ferritic stainless steels. The application of the ferritic grades was also briefly introduced.
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51271035)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China (No. 20110006110007)
文摘The microstructures and properties of hot-rolled low-carbon ferritic steel have been investigated by optical microscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and tensile tests after isothermal transformation from 600°C to 700°C for 60 min. It is found that the strength of the steel decreases with the increment of isothermal temperature, whereas the hole expansion ratio and the fraction of high-angle grain boundaries increase. A large amount of nanometer-sized carbides were homogeneously distributed throughout the material, and fine（Ti, Mo）C precipitates have a significant precipitation strengthening effect on the ferrite phase because of their high density. The nanometer-sized carbides have a lattice parameter of 0.411-0.431 nm. After isothermal transformation at 650°C for 60 min, the ferrite phase can be strengthened above 300 MPa by precipitation strengthening according to the Ashby-Orowan mechanism.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2018YFB0704400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51501041, 51871061 and 51671059)
文摘Intergranular corrosion(IGC) behavior of the stabilized ultra-pure 430 LX ferritic stainless steel(FSS) was investigated by using double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation(DL-EPR) and oxalic acid etch tests to measure the susceptibility of specimens given a two-step heat treatment. The results reveal that IGC occurs in the specimens aged at the temperature range of 600–750℃ for a short time. The aging time that is required to cause IGC decreases with the increase of aging temperature. A longer aging treatment can reduce the susceptibility to IGC. The microstructural observation shows that M(23)C6 precipitates form along the grain boundaries, leading to the formation of Cr-depleted zones. The presence of Cr-depleted zones results in the susceptibility to IGC. However, the atoms of stabilizing elements replace chromium atoms to form MC precipitates after long-time aging treatment, resulting in the chromium replenishment of Cr-depleted zones and the reduction of the susceptibility to IGC.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51922026)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.N2002013 and N2002005)the support from the National Science Foundation(Nos.DMR-1611180 and 1809640)with the program directors,Drs.G.Shiflet and D.Farkas。
文摘There is currently a gap in our understanding of mechanisms that contribute to high strength and high plasticity in high strength UFG ferritic steel with nano-size Fe3 C carbides in situations that involve combination of various strain rates and high temperature.In this regard,we describe the mechanistic basis of obtaining high strength-high plasticity combination in an ultrafine-grained(UFG)(~500±30 nm)ferritic steel with nano-size carbides,which sustained large plastic deformation,exceeding 100%elongation at a temperature significantly below 0.5 of the absolute melting point(Tm).To address the missing gap in our knowledge,we conducted a series of experiments involving combination of strain rate and temperature effects in conjunction with electron microscopy and atom probe tomography(APT).Strain rate studies were carried out at strain rates in the range of 0.0017-0.17 s^(-1)and at different temperatures from 25℃to 600℃.Dynamic recrystallization occurred at 600℃,resulting in a significant decrease in yield and tensile strength.Nevertheless,the UFG ferritic steels had an advantage in tensile strength(UTS)and elongation-to-failure(εf)at 600℃,especially at strain rate of 0.0017 s^(-1),with high UTSof 510 MPa and excellent low temperature(<0.42 Tm)superplasticity(εf=110%).These mechanical properties are significantly superior compared to similar type of steels at identical temperature.A mechanistic understanding of mechanical behavior of UFG ferritic steels is presented by combining the effect of strain rate,temperature,and nano-size carbides.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51134010)
文摘In order to understand the effect of Mo element on the high-temperature fatigue behavior of 15CrNbTi ferritic stainless steel, the stress-controlled fatigue tests have been performed for both 15CrNbTi and 15Cr0.5MoNbTi ferritic stainless steels at 800 ℃ in laboratory air. The fatigue test results indicate that the fatigue resistance of 15Cr0.5MoNbTi steel is manifestly higher than that of 15CrNbTi steel at the maximum stress below 57 MPa; the 15Cr0.5MoNbTi steel possesses a fatigue limit of 35 MPa, which is higher than that of 15CrNbTi steel. The TEM observations reveal that the Mo element can suppress the formation of coarsened Fe3Nb3C precipitates and result in the fatigue resistance enhancement. The dislocation networks formed during the cyclic load favor to improve the fatigue resistance of 15Cr0.5MoNbTi steel at 800 ℃.
