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| Journal Article | PUBDB-2024-00223 |
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2024
Springer
Boston
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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1007/s11661-023-07229-z
Abstract: The evolution of retained austenite in a high-carbon high-silicon bearing steel is explored byhigh energy X-ray diffraction during continuous heating, giving insights on the control ofaustenite stability or decomposition during fast tempering. Retained austenite suffers two stagesof slight decomposition into bainite below 400 C, while substantial decomposition intoferrite + cementite occurs above 500 C. Stress relief decreases retained austenite latticeanisotropy, previously introduced by the stresses caused by martensite formation duringquenching. The highest rate of austenite carbon enrichment occurs at 370 C. In comparison,the highest austenite carbon content is obtained at 466 C, clarifying a process window for quickretained austenite stabilization with minimal phase decomposition. Austenite achieves intrinsicstacking fault energy values as high as 30 mJ m2, avoiding the undesired transformation-inducedplasticity effect for bearing application.
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