Abstract
Deformation mechanisms of the Ni-free Fe-18Cr-12Mn-0.05C (wt%) austenitic steels containing 0, 0.25 and 0.44. N were investigated. Effects of N addition, strain and temperature on the formation of deformation-induced ε- and α'-martensite phases were determined using transmission electron microscopy and electron back-scattered diffraction techniques. Based on the microstructural evolutions, it is proposed that deformation mechanism of these steels includes the sequence of γ. →. ε-martensite. →. α'-martensite, in which the formation and stability of the ε-martensite is significantly enhanced by the N content. Increased deformation temperature from 298 to 373. K reduces the formation of ε-martensite (more than 80%).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 273-280 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Materials and Design |
Volume | 82 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Oct 5 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:One of the authors (AK) appreciates the financial support of Isfahan University of Technology (Iran) during his sabbatical leave for conducting this work.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2015 Elsevier Ltd.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering