Precipitation behavior and kinetics in Nb-V-bearing low-carbon steel

Xiaolin Li, Zhaodong Wang, Xiangtao Deng, Yanmei Li, Haonan Lou, Guodong Wang

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Abstract

The chemical composition and lattice parameter of the nanometer-sized carbides in ferrite of Nb-V bearing low-carbon steel were studied by high resolution transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The results indicate that the average size of the carbides increased with increase in isothermal holding time. V was found to be gradually incorporated into NbC lattice to form a complex (NbxV1-x)C particle during precipitation and the atomic ratio of V/Nb gradually increased during coarsening, which leads to a decrease in the lattice parameter of carbide and reduces the misfit strain between the carbide and ferrite matrix, resulting in acceleration of precipitation kinetics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-9
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume182
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Crystal structure
  • High resolution transmission electron microscopy
  • Microstructure
  • Nanoparticles

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