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Effect of electropulsing on austenite to ferrite transformation in low-carbon steel

  • Zheng-hai Zhu
  • , Li Zhou
  • , Fei He*
  • , Xiao-fang Shi
  • , Li-zhong Chang
  • , Hai-jun Wang
  • , Hong-biao Dong
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We explore the application of electropulsing for the control of phase transformation in a low-carbon steel. The effect of electropulsing on the transformation from austenite to ferrite in continuous casting low-carbon steel slab has been studied through experimental and thermodynamic investigations. The results reveal that electropulsing promotes the precipitation of ferrite within austenite grain in the low-carbon steel. When the electropulsing intensity increases, the precipitation of ferrite increases within austenite grains, and ferrite omentum precipitates become thinner along the austenite grain boundary. The results provide a basis for controlling the austenite to ferrite transformation in low-carbon steel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437-444
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Iron and Steel Research International
Volume28
Issue number4
Early online date18 Feb 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2021

Bibliographical note

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© 2021, China Iron and Steel Research Institute Group.

Keywords

  • Austenite
  • Electropulsing
  • Ferrite
  • Low-carbon steel
  • Nucleation
  • Transformation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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