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An investigation of the effects of austenite strength and austenite stacking fault energy on the morphology of martensite in Fe-Ni-Cr-0.3C alloys

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The relative effects of austenite stacking fault energy and austenite yield strength on martensite morphology have been investigated in a series of three Fe-Ni-Cr-C alloys. Carbon content (0.3 wt pct) andM 6 temperature (− 15°) were held constant within the series. Austenite yield strength atM s was measured by extrapolating elevated temperature tensile data. Austenite stacking fault energy was measured by the dislocation node technique. Martensite morphologies were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction techniques. A transition from plate to lath martensite occurred with decreasing austenite stacking fault energy. The austenite yield strength atM s for the low SFE, lath-forming alloy was found to be higher than previously reported for lath-forming alloys. The relative effects of these variables on martensite morphologies in these alloys is discussed.

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  1. Rocky Flats Plant, Rockwell International, 80401, Golden, CO

    M. J. Carr (Senior Research Engineer)

  2. Central Scientific Laboratory, Union Carbide Corporation, 10591, , Tarrytown, NY

    J. R. Strife (Materials Scientist)

  3. School of Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 12180, Troy, NY

    G. S. Ansell (Dean)

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Carr, M.J., Strife, J.R. & Ansell, G.S. An investigation of the effects of austenite strength and austenite stacking fault energy on the morphology of martensite in Fe-Ni-Cr-0.3C alloys. Metall Trans A 9, 857–864 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02649796

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