Enhancing Steel Properties through Microstructure Design Using Cyclic Heat Treatment: A Comprehensive Review

This study investigates the utilization of cyclic heat treatment (CHT), also referred to as thermal cycling, to design microstructures in steel to achieve specific properties. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, it analyzes the influence of CHT on microstructure, strengthening mec...

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Published inPhysics of metals and metallography Vol. 124; no. 14; pp. 1783 - 1794
Main Authors Jai Singh, Nath, S. K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Moscow Pleiades Publishing 01.12.2023
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Chemistry and Materials Science
Diffusion
Heat treatment
Literature reviews
Materials Science
Mechanical properties
Metallic Materials
Microstructure
Parameter modification
Phase Transformations
Steel
Structure
Tempering
Thermal cycling
hardness
ultimate tensile strength
ductility
cyclic heat treatment
steels
grain refinement
design of microstructure
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Summary:This study investigates the utilization of cyclic heat treatment (CHT), also referred to as thermal cycling, to design microstructures in steel to achieve specific properties. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, it analyzes the influence of CHT on microstructure, strengthening mechanisms, and structure-property relationships, drawing parallels with conventional heat treatment methods. Mechanical properties are examined to establish meaningful correlations with structural modifications. The study delves into the impact of CHT parameters on microstructural changes and suggests to optimize these parameters to attain an ideal microstructure. While underscoring the potential advantages of CHT in enhancing steel’s mechanical properties, it also conscientiously acknowledges its limitations, concluding with valuable recommendations for future research and practical implementation.
ISSN:0031-918X
1555-6190
DOI:10.1134/S0031918X23601178