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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-9 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 182 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Nov 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Crystal structure
- High resolution transmission electron microscopy
- Microstructure
- Nanoparticles