Microstructure and property modifications of an AISI H13 (4Cr5MoSiV) steel induced by pulsed electron beam treatment
- School of Materials Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620 (China)
In the present work, surface modifications generated by the low energy high current pulsed electron beam (LEHCPEB) treatments have been investigated on an AISI H13 (4Cr5MoSiV) steel. From the observations of scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and electron back scattering diffraction determinations, it could be established that the final structure in the melted layer is a mixture of ultrafine {delta} phase, martensite, and residual austenite. The formation of the heterogeneous microstructures on the surface layer is related to the very rapid heating, melting, solidification, and cooling induced by the LEHCPEB irradiation. After the LEHCPEB treatment, the wear resistance of the steel effectively improved. This can be mainly attributed to the higher hardness of the ultrafine structures formed on the top surface and the hardened subsurface layers after the treatment.
- OSTI ID:
- 22054004
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. A, International Journal Devoted to Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films, Vol. 28, Issue 6; Other Information: (c) 2010 American Vacuum Society; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1553-1813
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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