Effect of the Quenching and Tempering Temperatures on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of H13 Steel
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H13 steel is a typical hot work die steel with good strength and toughness that is often used to manufacture high-temperature disk springs. However, disk springs occasionally fail after use in the petrochemical industry. Therefore, the effects of the quenching and tempering temperatures on the microstructure and mechanical properties of H13 steel after quenching and tempering processes are investigated herein. The results show that the lath width (lath) controls the strength of the H13 steel. The precipitated phases mainly comprise Cr23C6, Cr7C3 and VC. The coarsening of the Cr23C6 phase reduces the hardness, while reducing the dislocation density improves the toughness of the H13 steels after quenching and tempering. When the quenching temperature is 1040 °C and the tempering temperature is 570 °C, the H13 steel after quenching and tempering has a uniform microstructure with good strength and toughness.
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OpenAlex topics: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels · Metal Alloys Wear and Properties · Metallurgy and Material Forming
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