Thermodynamic analysis of the effect of C, Mn and Al on microstructural evolution of lightweight steels

Hyuk Joong Lee, Seok Su Sohn, Sunghak Lee, Jai Hyun Kwak, Byeong Joo Lee

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Abstract

The effect of alloying elements carbon, manganese and aluminum on the microstructural evolution of lightweight steels during a typical steel production process has been investigated experimentally and on the basis of a thermodynamic calculation. It is proposed how the information from thermodynamic calculations should be utilized for the interpretation of microstructural evolution during a real steel production process. It is demonstrated that the equilibrium thermodynamic calculation can be successfully utilized for the interpretation of non-equilibrium microstructural evolution after some calibration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)339-342
Number of pages4
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume68
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Mar
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Lightweight steel
  • Microstructural evolution
  • Thermodynamic calculation
  • κ-Carbide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

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