scholarly journals Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Corrosion Behavior of Ultra-Low Carbon Bainite Steel with Different Niobium Content

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Yun Zong ◽  
Chun-Ming Liu
Keyword(s):  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Niobium Content ◽  
Maximum Charge ◽  
Low Carbon Bainite ◽  
The Impact

Four types of ultra-low carbon bainite (ULCB) steels were obtained using unified production methods to investigate solely the effect of niobium content on the performance of ULCB steels. Tensile testing, low-temperature impact toughness testing, corrosion weight-loss method, polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and the corresponding organizational observations were realized. The results indicate that the microstructure of the four steels comprise granular bainite and quite a few martensite/austenite (M/A) elements. The niobium content affects bainite morphology and the size, quantity, and distribution of M/A elements. The elongation, yield strength, and tensile strength of the four types of ULCB steels are above 20%, 500 MPa, and 650 MPa, respectively. The impact toughness of the four types of ULCB steels at −40 °C is lower than 10 J. Steel with Nb content of 0.0692% has better comprehensive property, and maximum charge transfer resistance in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution at the initial corrosion stage. The corrosion products on the surface of steel with higher niobium content are much smoother and denser than those steel with lower niobium content after 240 h of corrosion. The degree of corrosion decreases gradually with the increase of niobium content at the later stage of corrosion.

Microstructure and Properties of HAZ in Low-Carbon Bainite E550 Steel during Double-Pass Welding Thermal Cycle

2018 ◽  
Vol 913 ◽  
pp. 317-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Zong ◽  
Chun Ming Liu
Keyword(s):  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Heat Affected Zone ◽  
Thermal Cycle ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Welding Thermal Cycle ◽  
Low Carbon Bainite ◽  
The Impact

Investigations on the microstructure and properties of the Coarse-Grained Heat-Affected Zone (CGHAZ) and intercritical reheated Coarse-Grained Heat-Affected Zone (ICCGHAZ) of a low-carbon bainite E550 steel were carried out using thermal simulation technology in this paper.Double-pass welding thermal cycle were performed on Gleeble-3800 thermal simulator, tempering heat treatment of the critical coarse crystal zone carried out in a box resistance furnace, low impact energies at -40 °C and Vickers hardness determined, and the microstructure were observed. The experimental results show that the microstructure of CGHAZ (Tp1 is 1320 °C) was dominated by coarse granular bainite and Lath bainite Ferrite, the impact toughness of CGHAZ was poor. The toughness of the CGHAZ was improved after second welding heat cycle except intercritical two-phase heating. When the peak temperature of the second thermal cycle(Tp2) was 650 °C, martensite-austenite (M-A) constituent of original CGHAZ wasdecomposed and refined, impact toughness and hardness were all higher than that of CGHAZ; When Tp2 is 750 °C, there was a ” necklace” distribution of massive M-A constituent in this ICCGHAZ, the impact energy at -40 °C prominently decreased and Hardness went up; When Tp2 was in the temperature range of 850 °C ~1100 °C, the microstructure was mainly finer granular bainite, the toughness of CGHAZ could be effectively improved; When Tp2 was over 1100 °C, M-A constituents become coarse, the toughness declined slightly . The changing of hardness was the opposite of toughness but the hardness fluctuation was comparatively small. After tempering at different temperature (520 °C~640 °C) , the grain boundary "necklace" structure of ICCGHAZ was still obvious, some of the M-A constituent were decomposed, the hardness decreased, the lowest hardness was obtained in 610 °C.

Corrosion Behavior of 6000 Series Aluminum Alloys Produced by Conventional and Powder Extruded Process through Electrochemical Impedance Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 1964-1967
Author(s):  
Satoshi Sunada ◽  
Norio Nunomura ◽  
Kazuhiko Majima
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Impedance Method ◽  
Ingot Metallurgy ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Maximum Charge ◽  
Cathodic Region

In this study, the electrochemical measurements such as the potentiodynamic polarization and the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests were carried out in order to clarify the corrosion behavior of the aluminum alloys fabricated by powder extruded (P/E) process compared with those by ingot metallurgy (I/M) process, using 6000 system aluminum alloys. Two kinds of aluminum specimens; one is fabricated by the conventional I/M specimen and the other is fabricated by the P/E process, were used for the electrochemical experiment in the sulfuric acid solution with 0.5 kmol/m3 concentration. Both of I/M and P/E specimens showed the linear relationship between the electrochemical potential (E) and the common logarithm of current density (icorr) in the cathodic region where Tafel law was recognized irrespective of stirring of the test solution though the icorr was slightly increased by stirring for both specimens. On the other hand, in the anodic region, both of the two specimens indicated the almost the same icorr irrespective of stirring. These experimental results interpret that the corrosion is controlled by the chemical reaction. The EIS test indicated that the maximum charge transfer resistance (Rct) was observed at -0.55 V which is 0.11 V higher potential than the corrosion potential (Ecorr) for both of the two specimens.

Mn-Series Low Carbon Air Cooling Bainitic Steels Containg Niobium

2010 ◽  
Vol 89-91 ◽  
pp. 112-117
Author(s):  
Chun Feng ◽  
Bing Zhe Bai ◽  
Y.K. Zheng ◽  
Hong Sheng Fang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Small Addition ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Precipitation Strengthen ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Niobium Content ◽  
Bainitic Steels ◽  
The Impact

The effect of four different niobium(From 0-0.1%) addition on the mechanical properties of allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA)/ granular bainite (BG) air cooling bainitic steels has been investigated in this paper. The results show that (1) The 0.06%Nb steel acquired superior strength and toughness combination by applying 1250°C×60min solution treated, finish rolling at 850°C, and air cooling. The corresponding mechanical properties of the thick plate(30mm) is: σb>1050MPa, σ0.2>700MPa,δ5>17%,Akv>90J. (2) The addition of niobium refine the grain size of FGBA, and promoted the transformation of bainite structure. With the increase of niobium content, the refinement of ferrite grain and bainitic cluster is improved. (3) More refined M-A island is acquired by the small addition of niobium. According to M-A Analysis tools and transversal methods, with the rise of niobium content, the volume fraction of M-A island increase from 21% to 35%, and the average size of M-A island decrease from 1.1μm to 0.7um. (4)It is suggested that 0.02-0.06% niobium can improve the mechanical properties of the steel obviously. However, excess addition of Nb (0.1%) deteriorates the impact toughness obviously. (5)Under the synthetic roles of the microstructure refinement and precipitation strengthen, 60-160MPa yield strength improvement has been acquired in the low carbon air cooling bainitic steel by the small addition of niobium. (6)This steel is with low production cost since the alloying element Mn is cheap.

Mn-Series Low Carbon Air Cooling Bainitic Steels Containing Niobium

2010 ◽  
Vol 638-642 ◽  
pp. 3038-3043
Author(s):  
Chun Feng ◽  
Bing Zhe Bai ◽  
Y.K. Zheng ◽  
Hong Sheng Fang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Small Addition ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Precipitation Strengthen ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Niobium Content ◽  
Bainitic Steels ◽  
The Impact

The effect of four different niobium(From 0-0.1%) addition on the mechanical properties of allotriomorphic ferrite (FGBA)/ granular bainite (BG) air cooling bainitic steels has been investigated in this paper. The results show that (1) The 0.06%Nb steel acquired superior strength and toughness combination by applying 1250°C×60min solution treated, finish rolling at 850°C, and air cooling. The corresponding mechanical property of the thick plate (30mm) is: σb>1050MPa, σ0.2>700MPa, δ5>17%, Akv>90J. (2) The addition of niobium refine the grain size of FGBA, and promoted the transformation of bainite structure. With the increase of niobium content, the refinement of ferrite grain and bainitic cluster is improved. (3) More refined M-A island is acquired by the small addition of niobium. According to M-A Analysis tools and transversal methods, with the rise of niobium content, the volume fraction of M-A island increase from 21% to 35%, and the average size of M-A island decrease from 1.1μm to 0.7um. (4) It is suggested that 0.02-0.06% niobium can improve the mechanical properties of the steel obviously. However, excess addition of Nb (0.1%) deteriorates the impact toughness obviously. (5) Under the synthetic roles of the microstructure refinement and precipitation strengthen, 60-160MPa yield strength improvement has been acquired in the low carbon air cooling bainitic steel by the small addition of niobium. (6) This steel is with low production cost since the alloying element Mn is cheap.

scholarly journals Electrochemical behavior for corrosion protection of mild steel (MS) in 1M HCl medium by using lidocaine drug as an inhibitor

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-305
Author(s):  
Ali Adel ◽  
El-Aziz Abd ◽  
Tilp Amal
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Mild Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Adsorption Parameters ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Surface Examination ◽  
The Impact

The impact of Lidocaine as a save corrosion inhibitor for mild steel (MS) in 1M HCl by using weight loss (WL), Hydrogen evaluation (HE), open circuit potential (EO C P), potentiodynamic polarization (PP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM) techniques has been investigated. Weight loss studied at various temperatures between (25-45oC) but Hydrogen evaluation and electrochemical studies at room temperature. The effect of temperature on the inhibition of corrosion has been studied and the thermodynamic activation and adsorption parameters were calculated. The morphology of MS was examined by scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) technology and atomic force microscopy (AFM). EIS data indicate that in the presence of drug the double layer capacitance was decreased and the charge transfer resistance increased. The adsorption of the Lidocaine on MS surface was found to obey Langmuir adsorption isotherm and elucidate the mechanism of corrosion inhibition. The Lidocaine drug acts as mixed type inhibitor. All surface examination confirms the formation thin film covered the surface of the metal and prevent the surface of the metal from corrosion.

scholarly journals Effect of Welding Heat Input on Microstructure and Impact Toughness in the Simulated CGHAZ of Low Carbon Mo-V-Ti-N-B Steel

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1997
Author(s):  
Mingliang Qiao ◽  
Huibing Fan ◽  
Genhao Shi ◽  
Leping Wang ◽  
Qiuming Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Acicular Ferrite ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Equivalent Diameter ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Welding Heat Input ◽  
Lath Bainite ◽  
Gleeble 3500 ◽  
The Impact

Welding thermal cycles with heat inputs ranging from 25 to 75 kJ/cm were performed on a Gleeble 3500. The impact energy improved significantly (from 10 to 112 J), whereas the simulated coarse-grain heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) microstructure changed from lath bainite ferrite (LBF) and granular bainite ferrite (GBF) + martensite/austenite (M/A) to acicular ferrite (AF) + polygonal ferrite (PF) + M/A as the heat input increased. Simultaneously, the mean coarse precipitate sizes and the degree of V(C,N) enrichment on the precipitate surface increased, which provided favorable conditions for intragranular ferrite nucleation. The Ar3 of CGHAZ increased from 593 °C to 793 °C with increasing heat inputs; the longer high-temperature residence time inhibited the bainite transformation and promoted the ferrite transformation. As a result, acicular ferrite increased and bainite decreased in the CGHAZ. The CGHAZ microstructure was refined for the acicular ferrite segmentation of the prior austenite, and the microstructure mean equivalent diameter (MED) in the CGHAZ decreased from 7.6 µm to 4.2 µm; the densities of grain boundaries higher than 15° increased from 20.3% to 45.5% and significantly increased the impact toughness. The correlation of heat input, microstructure, and impact toughness was investigated in detail. These results may provide new ideas for the development of high welding heat input multiphase steels.

Corrosion Resistant Layers Produced in Vacuum Titanizing Process on a Low Carbon Steel Surface Coated Electrolytically with Cobalt

2014 ◽  
Vol 223 ◽  
pp. 110-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Kasprzycka
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Low Carbon Steel ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Electrolytic Deposition ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Diffusion Layers ◽  
Passive Current

Diffusion layers produced on low-carbon steel and iron surfaces by means of vacuum titanizing process have been studied. A new technological process combining a vacuum titanizing with a preliminary electrolytic deposition of cobalt has been proposed to increase the corrosion resistance of layers. As a result, diffusion duplex layers of a Ti+Co type on the low-carbon steel and iron surfaces have been obtained. The layers microstructure, their thickness, phase composition and concentration depth profiles of elements in the diffusion zone of these layers have been investigated. Microstructure studies of these layers were performed by metallographic microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and a SEM electron microscope with a BSE and an EDS spectrometer. In addition, the layers hardness and their corrosion resistance have been determined. Corrosion measurements were performed in 0.1 M H2SO4 by means of potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance tests. The highest corrosion resistance was observed for steel samples with the Ti+Co type duplex layers, which showed the least passive current density and the highest charge transfer resistance, whereas the titanized layers, and the steel without any layer, corroded actively.

scholarly journals Correlating the Layer Properties of Ni-alumina Composite Coatings and the Mechanism of Codeposition

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Sadeghi ◽  
Maximilian Sieber ◽  
Hosein Hasannejad ◽  
Ingolf Scharf ◽  
Thomas Lampke
Keyword(s):  
Double Layer ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Submicron Particles ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Alumina Particles ◽  
Alumina Composite ◽  
The Impact

<p>Ni-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> composite coatings electrodeposited from Watt’s electrolyte include Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nano-and submicron particles. The effect of particle size and concentration of the particles in the electrolyte were investigated on the morphology and incorporation value of particles into the deposits. The influence of alumina particles on the electrodeposition behavior of Ni was also studied by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results achieved from the impedance measurements and the correlation with the layer characterization could help to better understand the codeposition mechanism derived from the impact of different particle characteristics including size and concentration on the nature of the double-layer. The increase in the concentration of particles from 1 to 20 g/l resulted in an increase of the double-layer capacity and decrease of the charge transfer resistance, while the addition of submicron particles had a higher influence on the characteristics of the double-layer compared to the nano particles. Although the alumina particles with submicron size could stimulate the incorporation of particles faster than those with nano size, the strengthening performance of the layers not only depended on the incorporation value of the particles, but also on the microstructure of the deposits.</p>

Improvement of Ti/RuO2–IrO2 Anode Lifetime and Electrocatalytical Properties by Using an Eco-Friendly Thermal Decomposition Method Using Polyvinyl Alcohol as Solvent

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlys Bezerra ◽  
Géssica Santos ◽  
Marilia Pupo ◽  
Maria Gomes ◽  
Ronaldo Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Pechini Method ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Charge Transfer Resistance ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Calcination Temperatures ◽  
Service Lifetime

<p>Electrochemical oxidation processes are promising solutions for wastewater treatment due to their high efficiency, easy control and versatility. Mixed metal oxides (MMO) anodes are particularly attractive due to their low cost and specific catalytic properties. Here, we propose an innovative thermal decomposition methodology using <a>polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)</a> as a solvent to prepare Ti/RuO<sub>2</sub>–IrO<sub>2</sub> anodes. Comparative anodes were prepared by conventional method employing a polymeric precursor solvent (Pechini method). The calcination temperatures studied were 300, 400 and 500 °C. The physical characterisation of all materials was performed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy, while electrochemical characterisation was done by cyclic voltammetry, accelerated service lifetime and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Both RuO<sub>2</sub> and IrO<sub>2</sub> have rutile-type structures for all anodes. Rougher and more compact surfaces are formed for the anodes prepared using PVA. Amongst temperatures studied, 300 °C using PVA as solvent is the most suitable one to produce anodes with expressive increase in voltammetric charge (250%) and accelerated service lifetime (4.3 times longer) besides reducing charge-transfer resistance (8 times lower). Moreover, the electrocatalytic activity of the anodes synthesised with PVA toward the Reactive Blue 21 dye removal in chloride medium (100 % in 30 min) is higher than that prepared by Pechini method (60 min). Additionally, the removal total organic carbon point out improved mineralisation potential of PVA anodes. Finally, this study reports a novel methodology using PVA as solvent to synthesise Ti/RuO<sub>2</sub>–IrO<sub>2</sub> anodes with improved properties that can be further extended to synthesise other MMO compositions.</p>

scholarly journals Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagram, Microstructures, and Properties of the Simulated Coarse-Grain Heat-Affected Zone in a Low-Carbon Bainite E550 Steel

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Zong ◽  
Chun-Ming Liu
Keyword(s):  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Cooling Rate ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Heat Affected Zone ◽  
Granular Bainite ◽  
Coarse Grain ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Transformation Diagram ◽  
Lath Bainite ◽  
Continuous Cooling Transformation Diagram

In order to provide important guidance for controlling and obtaining the optimal microstructures and mechanical properties of a welded joint, the continuous cooling transformation diagram of a new low-carbon Nb-microalloyed bainite E550 steel in a simulated coarse-grain heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) has been constructed by thermal dilatation method in this paper. The welding thermal simulation experiments were conducted on a Gleeble-3800 thermo-mechanical simulator. The corresponding microstructure was observed by a LEICA DM2700M. The Vickers hardness (HV) and the impact toughness at −40 °C were measured according to the ASTM E384 standard and the ASTM E2298 standard, respectively. The experimental results may indicate that the intermediate temperature phase transformation of the whole bainite can occur in a wide range of cooling rates of 2–20 °C/s. In the scope of cooling rates 2–20 °C/s, the microstructure of the heat-affected zone (HAZ) mainly consists of lath bainite and granular bainite. Moreover, the proportion of lath bainite increased and granular bainite decreased as the cooling rate increasing. There is a spot of lath martensite in the microstructure of HAZ when the cooling rate is above 20 °C/s. The Vickers hardness increases gradually with the increasing of the cooling rate, and the maximum hardness is 323 HV10. When the cooling time from 800 °C to 500 °C (t8/5) is 5–15 s, it presents excellent −40 °C impact toughness (273–286 J) of the CGHAZ beyond the base material (163 J).

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