Tailoring the strength and ductility of T91 steel by partial tempering treatment
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Abstract T91 ferritic/martensitic steel (modified 9Cr-1Mo steel) with high strength and high ductility is considered one of the promising structural materials for various industrial applications. Recent studies show that equal channel angular pressing can improve the yield strength of T91 steel to 1.6 GPa but degrade the uniform elongation to ∼1%. Here, we report that by using a modified quenching and tempering treatment, T91 steel can achieve a high yield strength of 1.4 GPa and a uniform elongation of ∼5.5%. Extensive microstructure analyses show the formation of transition carbides and ultra-fine martensite within bainite grains. This study provides an alternative approach to obtain a combined enhancement of strength and ductility for T91 steel.
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OpenAlex topics: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels · Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals · Microstructure and mechanical properties
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