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Title: Reducing the Variability of HSLA Sheet Steels (TRP 9807)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/840949· OSTI ID:840949

The sensitivity of the yield strength of a 70 ksi HSLA steel to changes in processing variables was investigated using a laboratory hot-rolling mill. Along with a detailed examination of the hot-rolled microstructures, auxiliary experiments were conducted to determine how the decomposition of the austenite phase and the occurrence of ultra-fine precipitate formation could account for the yield strength variability. A set of guidelines was recommended for the reduction of the yield strength variability.

Research Organization:
American Iron and Steel Institute (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) (EE-20) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-97ID13554
OSTI ID:
840949
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 12 Mar 2004
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English