Abstract
Dual-phase steels are the most important AHSS grades for automotive applications. Microalloying elements such as Ti, Nb or B are widely used to improve the strength of dual-phase steels. Thus, understanding the influence of these elements on the microstructure and mechanical properties of dual-phase steels along the processing route is critical for the development of new steel grades. In this work, different microalloying elements were investigated, separately or in combination. The influences of the different elements on the microstructure and mechanical properties of dual-phase steels in the hot-rolled condition and after annealing of cold-rolled material. Dilatometer measurements were performed to investigate phase transformation during a typical continuous annealing treatment of dual-phase steel after cold rolling. It was shown that, for example, Ti has a strong influence on the mechanical properties of hot-rolled material while its influence on annealed materials after cold rolling was relatively small. Conversely, B had a strong influence on cold-rolled materials but an insignificant influence on hot-rolled materials.
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