Abstract

Influence of austenite morphology on the hydrogen embrittlement in medium Mn transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) steel was investigated. With nearly the same volume fraction and mechanical stability, the lath-type austenite is found to have more beneficial effect in relieving the hydrogen susceptibility compared to the equi-axed one. Slower hydrogen uptake and diffusion are confirmed in the steel with the austenite of lath-type morphology, which is possibly led by more connections between austenite grains obstructing the migration of hydrogen.

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