APFIM studies on martensite tempering of Fe-C-Si-Mn low alloy steel

S. S. Babu, K. Hono, T. Sakurai

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    Abstract

    The partitioning of manganese and silicon at the cementite/ferrite interface during the tempering process of Fe-C-Si-Mn martensite has been studied by atom probe field ion microscopy. The results from early stages of tempering indicate that cementite can form without partitioning of silicon and manganese and appears to be controlled by carbon diffusion in the matrix. The onset of a significant redistribution of both silicon and manganese occurs after extended tempering. Two-step tempering led to extensive partitioning of manganese and silicon.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)321-327
    Number of pages7
    JournalApplied Surface Science
    Volume67
    Issue number1-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1993 Apr 2

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Chemistry(all)
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Physics and Astronomy(all)
    • Surfaces and Interfaces
    • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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