Martensitic transformation of individual grains in low-alloyed TRIP steels

E. Jimenez-Melero, N. H. van Dijk, L. Zhao, J. Sietsma, S. E. Offerman, J. P. Wright, S. van der Zwaag

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    Abstract

    We have performed in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments on low-alloyed multiphase TRIP steels during cooling, to monitor the martensitic transformation of individual austenite grains within the bulk material. Direct experimental evidence is presented that the stability of the austenite grains is controlled not only by the local carbon level but also by the grain size. This new quantitative information on the martensitic transformation in complex microstructures is of great importance for the design of martensite-based metallic materials. © 2006 Acta Materialia Inc.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)421-424
    Number of pages3
    JournalScripta Materialia
    Volume56
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2007

    Keywords

    • Iron alloys
    • Martensitic phase transformation
    • Metastable phases
    • Synchrotron radiation
    • X-ray diffraction

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