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Effect of composition on the transformation of {delta}-ferrite to {sigma} in type 316 stainless steel weld metals

Journal Article · · Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia
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  1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam (India)
A study of the effect of Cr on {delta}-ferrite transformation kinetics has yielded a relationship between the kinetics parameter n{sub 2} and weld metal chromium content. The amount of {sigma}{sub 0.9} formed from {delta}-ferrite has been correlated with weld metal composition. A nomogram is proposed, to predict the amount of {sigma}{sub 0.9} formed after 90% ferrite transformation in a given weld metal, as a function of C, Cr and Mo contents. The nomogram can be employed to optimize the composition for reducing high temperature embrittlement resulting from {sigma} precipitation in type 316 stainless steel weld metals. The nomogram has been developed from data obtained at 650 C but has been shown to be valid in the temperature range 600--700 C.
OSTI ID:
69651
Journal Information:
Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, Journal Name: Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 32; ISSN SCRMEX; ISSN 0956-716X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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