Investigation of toughening mechanisms of EH47 steel based on a novel controlled rolling and accelerated cooling process
摘要
To elucidate the mechanism by which Thermo-Mechanical Control Processing (TMCP) influences the low-temperature toughness of EH47 low-temperature ship plate steel, a Novel Controlled Rolling and Accelerated Cooling Process (NCR-ACP) was implemented. The microstructure, the size and distribution of precipitated phases, and the morphology of M-A islands at different finishing rolling temperatures were analyzed to investigate the underlying mechanisms contributing to low-temperature toughness. The results indicate that the majority of the precipitated phases are (Nb, Ti)C, which are round or oval in shape. Based on the NCR-ACP process, the final rolling temperature is set between Ar3 and Tnr, and the equivalent grain size is smaller near Ar3, while the M-A islands are finer and dispersed within the bainite ferrite. Through the rapid cooling process and a lower finishing temperature, the equivalent grain size can be effectively reduced and the M-A island distribution pattern can be improved, thereby significantly enhancing the strength and toughness of EH47 steel.
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