Abstract
MN and CrMN type nitride precipitates in 12%Cr steels have been investigated using atomic resolution microscopy. The MN type nitrides were observed to transform into CrMN both by composition and crystallography as Cr diffuses from the matrix into the MN precipitates. Thus a change from one precipitate type to another does not necessarily involve nucleation of the new precipitate type followed by dissolution of the old precipitates. By studying the interface between these nitrides and the matrix, it could be observed that the MN and CrMN type precipitates had a few nanometers thick amorphous layer between the crystalline nitride and ferrite matrix. Usually precipitates are described as having (semi) coherent or incoherent interfaces, but in this case it is more energetically favourable to create an amorphous layer instead of the incoherent interface.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Materials Science Forum |
Volume | 783-786 |
Pages (from-to) | 1617-1622 |
ISSN | 0255-5476 |
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Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | Thermec 2013 - International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials: Processing, Fabrication, Properties, Application - Las Vegas, United States Duration: 2 Dec 2013 → 6 Dec 2013 http://www.thermec.org/template3s/index-org.php |
Conference
Conference | Thermec 2013 - International Conference on Processing & Manufacturing of Advanced Materials |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Las Vegas |
Period | 02/12/2013 → 06/12/2013 |
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Keywords
- Precipitate Transformation
- Amorphous Interfaces