The effect of Mn on the microstructure and mechanical properties after heavy warm rolling of C-Mn steel

Rongjie Song, Radko Kaspar, Dirk Ponge, Dierk Raabe

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Abstract

The effect of Mn on the ferrite grain refinement has been investigated in plain 0.2%C-Mn steels after heavy warm rolling processed by the plane strain compression test with a simulated coiling. The final microstructure consists of a spheroidized cementite within an ultrafine grained ferrite matrix. It was observed that the increase in the Mn content from 0.7mass% to 1.5mass% leads to a decrease in the average ferrite grain size and to a change in the grain shape from an elongated to a more equiaxed morphology. The fraction of high-angle grain boundaries changed from 64% to 74%. The ultimate tensile strength increased from 590MPa to 680MPa, while the total elongation of 18% was the same for both materials. EDS analysis revealed an enrichment of Mn in the fine cementite particles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUltrafine Grained Materials III
EditorsY.T. Zhu, T.G. Langdon, R.Z. Valiev, S. Lee Semiatin, al et al
Pages445-450
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2004
EventUltrafine Grained Materials III - Charlotte, NC., United States
Duration: Mar 14 2004Mar 18 2004

Publication series

NameUltrafine Grained Materials III

Conference

ConferenceUltrafine Grained Materials III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte, NC.
Period03/14/0403/18/04

Keywords

  • EBSD/OIM technique
  • EDS
  • Mechanical properties
  • Ostwald ripening
  • Ultrafine grain

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