Phase Transformation and Mechanical Properties of an Ultrahigh Strength Steel

摘要

The present study deals with the development of a low carbon high strength steel by thermomechanical controlled processing on a pilot scale.The continuous cooling transformation has yielded a flat top "C" curve with the phase field occupied by a mixture of bainite and martensite.The microstructure of water quenched steel essentially consists of highly dislocated lath martensite along with fine (Ti,Nb)CN precipitates and twins.High strength steel with 1217-1298 MPa yield strength and 1372-1513 MPa ultimate tensile strength along with 16-12% total elongation has been obtained in the range of 850 to 750℃ finish rolling temperature.The impact toughness value in the range of 45-72J was also achieved in the present steel.