Enhancing mechanical properties of a V + Ti microalloyed bainitic forging steel via tailoring microstructure through controlled forging

• Published in: Journal of materials science Vol. 55; no. 24; pp. 10849 - 10862
• Main Authors: Wang, Zhanhua, Hui, Weijun, Xie, Zhiqi, Zhang, Yongjian, Zhao, Xiaoli
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.08.2020; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Analysis; Bainite; Bainitic steel; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; Chromium molybdenum steels; Classical Mechanics; Control engineering; Cooling rate; Crack initiation; Crack propagation; Crystallography and Scattering Methods; Elongation; Forging; Heat treating; Impact strength; Impact tests; Materials Science; Mechanical properties; Metals & Corrosion; Microalloying; Microstructure; Polymer Sciences; Precipitates; Precipitation hardening; Quenching and tempering; Solid Mechanics; Tensile properties; Titanium; Vanadium

To obtain a refined and homogenized microstructure as well as enhanced combination of strength and toughness, the influence of controlled forging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Mn–Cr-type bainitic forging steel microalloyed with V + Ti elements was explored. Microstructural cha...