Effect of Nb on thermal-shock resistance of austenitic heat resistant cast steel

Tetsuya Okuyama, Takumi Higashizono, Ngo Huynh Kinh Luan, Masaki Kudo

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

The effect of Nb on microstructure and thermal-shock resistance was investigated for as cast and annealed JIS SCH21 steels. Primary NbC carbide were crystallized together with M23C6 at grain boundary in as cast steel. Decomposition of primary M23C6 was detected, while NbC was also hardly decomposed when annealed at elevated temperature. It was found that chromium carbides had low thermal stability but primary NbC carbides played a role in preventing propagation of micro-cracks and restraining shape deformation under condition both heating and quenching. As a result, thermal-shock resistance was improved in the Nb-added steel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)474-478
Number of pages5
JournalNippon Kinzoku Gakkaishi/Journal of the Japan Institute of Metals
Volume83
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Effect of Nb on thermal-shock resistance of austenitic heat resistant cast steel'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this