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Martensite Enables the Formation of Complex Nanotwins in a Medium Mn Steel

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Nanotwins with high density have been introduced by severe plastic deformation to improve the mechanical properties of single-phase steels. In this article, we revealed a pathway to generate intensive nanotwins in a dual-phase medium Mn steel. These nanotwins are developed by martensitic transformation during the quenching process and twinning-induced plasticity (TWIP) effect during subsequent uni-axial tension. The complex nanotwins with very high twin density will be promising for enhancing the mechanical performance of steels.

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M.X. Huang acknowledges the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. U1764252, U1560204) and Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (Nos. 17255016, 17203014, C7025-16G, 17203014, C7025-16G). B.B. He acknowledges the financial support from National Young 1000-Talents Program (33/K19331102) and Start-up Funding from the Southern University of Science and Technology (33/Y01336122). B.B. He acknowledges the technical support from SUSTech Core Research Facilities.

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He, B.B., Huang, M.X. Martensite Enables the Formation of Complex Nanotwins in a Medium Mn Steel. Metall Mater Trans A 51, 1960–1966 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-020-05683-7

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