Abstract
AbstractThe susceptibility of liquid metal embrittlement of the T91 martensitic steel is investigated from slow deformation rate (6.67x10-8 m.s-1) to high deformation rate (6.67x10-3 m.s-1), using a Center Cracked in Tension geometry. Brittle fracture, characterized by elongated river cracks on all the fracture surfaces, indicates that T91 is sensitive to the Embrittlement by LBE. This embrittlement effect is very marked at the low deformation rate (~10-5 mm.s-1). A ductile-brittle transition is observed in the high strain rate range investigated. In this transition regime, there is a competition between the growth of dimples and the cracking induced by the liquid metal. Ductility recovery is complete at the highest investigated displacement rate. This dependence of T91/LBE susceptibility to LME on the displacement rate and the brittle to ductile transition at high strain rate is confirmed by a fracture mechanics analysis.
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